Articles tagged:Jessica Webster

Posted: Wed Feb 15 9:06 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Vegetarian white chili to keep you warm this winter

Winter settled in (again) last week, and I found myself craving warm, hearty food. When the wind chill gets to around zero, there are few things more satisfying and comforting than a big bowl of chili. I always love my recipe for hearty, meaty, tomato-based chili, but lately I’ve been ...

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 10:31 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Strawberry pot de creme for Valentine's Day

My parents have been married for 41 years, and are possibly the most compatible couple I have ever known. If you ask me, they are what Valentine’s Day is all about. It’s not about jewelry or romantic vacations or dozens of roses, but rather a deep, comfortable and abiding love.

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Posted: Fri Dec 23 9:20 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Make-ahead Christmas breakfast ideas

The tree is up, the lights are strung, the packages are wrapped, and the dinner menu is set. But what's for breakfast? No one wants to be stuck cooking up pancakes or eggs on Christmas morning while everyone else is unwrapping presents. The solution? Try making your breakfast the day ...

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Posted: Thu Dec 22 4:20 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Ann Arbor's Mani Osteria listed as one of Metro Detroit best new restaurants

Citing its "spare, urban vibe and shareable dishes," The Detroit Free Press has named Ann Arbor's Mani Osteria as one of Metro Detroit's 10 best new restaurants. Author Sylvia Rector recommends sharing an appetizer and following up with one of the restaurant's signature wood-fire pizzas, especially the Tartufo or red ...

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Posted: Thu Dec 22 10:55 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Individual potato and Brussels sprout gratins made a special holiday side

I was talking to my favorite Produce Station clerk about holiday meals the other day, and the contortions that we go through to make each aspect of the meal special. We've got the holiday napkin rings, the holiday napkins, the water pitcher, and a rare appearance by the water glasses. ...

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Posted: Wed Dec 14 noon by Jessica Webster
Rum balls - a no-bake holiday favorite that will charm even a Grinch

I once read a review of Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger that said that the whole experience of eating there makes a person nostalgic for experiences they've never actually had. I understand that feeling, especially around the holidays. Maybe it's from seeing one too many Norman Rockwell paintings or Very Special ...

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Posted: Thu Dec 8 9 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Is it magic? Mom's apple pie recipe

I got my first marriage proposal when I was 16 years old. I'd like to think I earned it with my stunning good looks, my kind heart and my geeky obsession with all things related to jazz. But as anyone who lived through high school knows all too well, geekiness ...

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Posted: Thu Dec 1 2:05 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Linguine with cauliflower and sage brown butter is an easy weeknight meal

I love sage. I love it in turkey stuffing, in a soup with squash, or scrambled with eggs. I love it enough to just fry it up and eat it all by itself. And it turns out that the herb is pretty good for you, too. Historically, sage has been ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 24 12:09 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Mashed potato crust makes this quiche perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers

After Christmas — and my birthday, of course — Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s not just a food holiday; it’s a comfort food holiday! Thanksgiving day is just the beginning of the fun, though. For the rest of the weekend, we’ve got delicious leftovers (planned-overs) to enjoy. The stuffing ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 17 10:30 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Sunday morning apple, bacon and cheddar scones

Last weekend we had some foodie friends visiting from Cleveland. As we hit the Ann Arbor food hot spots, we got to talking about our favorite fall foods. At some point we discovered that we shared an unhealthy obsession with both Honeycrisp apples and bacon. We stocked up on both ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 10 11:27 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry ripple ice cream

Getting together with friends to share a meal is one of the great pleasures of life. Good food and conversation can't be beat. It's especially fun to get together with friends who are as food and wine-oriented as we tend to be. We try new recipes on each other, and ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 3 11:20 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Roasted fall vegetable soup takes advantage of great seasonal produce

After several years of planning to — but never remembering to — we finally signed up for a CSA*. Ours is a special fall farm share from Tantre Farm, and every week a magical box filled with amazing fall vegetables sits in my kitchen, waiting for us to turn it ...

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Posted: Wed Nov 2 4 p.m. by Jessica Webster
What to do with all that leftover Halloween candy?

Halloween has come and gone, but the candy lingers on. At our house, not only do we have much of the candy we purchased to hand out on Halloween evening, but our son brought home far more candy than he will ever be allowed to consume. What ever will we ...

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Posted: Thu Oct 27 1:33 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Crockpot carnitas - easy slow-cook method yields tender results

A few weeks ago I shared my family's chocolate chip recipe in this column. In the write-up, I mentioned my lack of recipe organization skills; revealing that my aborted attempt at a recipe journal contained only three recipes: the chocolate chip cookies, my grandmother's brownie recipe, and a recipe for ...

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Posted: Thu Oct 20 2:55 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Creamed onion gratin is a new favorite Thanksgiving side

It finally really feels like autumn in Michigan. The trees are brilliant hues of red, yellow and orange. After much back-and-forth, I think we’ve finally decided on a Halloween costume for the 9-year-old. Now it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. Every family has their own peculiar holiday food traditions. ...

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