Category Archives: Dinner

Homemade SpaghettiOs with Meatballs

Posted on March 2, 2012 by sparecake

I haven’t had SpaghettiOs in years, but I’d be willing to stack these up against those any day. Besides being quite tasty, I imagine they’re also healthier as they don’t have corn syrup. They’re also more exciting, as I found … Continue reading →

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Sticky Asian Pork Ribs

Posted on February 24, 2012 by sparecake

I had some friends visit a few weeks ago and wanted an easy but tasty dinner I could make while I studied. I had seen this recipe earlier that week, changed it into a crock pot thing, and it was … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Stew with Dumplings

Posted on February 17, 2012 by sparecake

Heeeey once again, it’s a Jamie Oliver recipe using meats I’ve never dealt with before. I had thought that it might be hard to find rabbit, but the first butcher I called said they always have them, so… no problem! … Continue reading →

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on February 10, 2012 by sparecake

I never thought this would happen, but… I cooked with kale. And, at least with all the other things in this recipe, it was good! This makes a very filling, comforting soup, with enough for several days of leftovers. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parm-asagna

Posted on February 3, 2012 by sparecake

You have no idea how pleased I was with this idea, only to have a coworker shoot it down. Well, bite me Jeremy, this business is BRILLIANT. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound uncooked chicken tenders 1 -2 cups Italian seasoned bread … Continue reading →

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Chicken in Milk

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sparecake

First off, I just want to let you know that I finally spent a few bucks, and you can now get to this blog by going to sparecake.com. You no longer have to type in the wordpress bit, although it’s … Continue reading →

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Korean Meatballs with Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Posted on January 11, 2012 by sparecake

The theme this month for Aspiring Bakers is Reunion Dinner/Chinese New Year. While I technically made these closer to the January 1st New Year while I was at my mom’s, Google leads me to believe that they’d be an acceptable … Continue reading →

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Crispy Duck with Plum Chutney

Posted on December 30, 2011 by sparecake

Last post of the year, and it’s Jamie Oliver once again coming through with a pretty excellent bird. Kyle and I made this Christmas eve, and it was super good! The skin gets just as crispy as you’d hope, and … Continue reading →

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Char Siu Bao

Posted on December 28, 2011 by sparecake

This recipe is a quite delightful way you can use up your char siu. They’re baked, not steamed, pork buns, which I think I prefer, texture-wise. They’re like the best little Chinese Hot Pocket you could ever have! One recipe … Continue reading →

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Char Siu

Posted on December 26, 2011 by sparecake

This recipe has nothing to do with recently observed holidays, but I don’t celebrate Christmas anyway, so…here’s some pork! I’ve made this recipe a few times, and it’s super easy and delicious. Kyle and Alex hadn’t had it before, and … Continue reading →

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