Monthly Archives: July 2012

Lavender Cake with Lime Curd and Lime Icing

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

I made this cake as a birthday cake a few weeks ago, but I wanted to repeat the cake part until I was happy with the amount of lavender. I’ve been intrigued by lavender dessert for a while now, but … Continue reading →

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An Attempt at Chicken Tikka Masala and Homemade Naan

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

I was intrigued by a recipe for naan cooked in a cast iron covered pan from Cook’s Illustrated and I decided to give it a try. I had a recipe of Chicken Tikka Masala from an Indian cooking class I … Continue reading →

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Angel Food Cupcakes

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

  I had some leftover egg whites from a cake I made last week (which I haven’t had time to post yet) so I decided to make some angel food cupcakes since they’re light and I figured will go well … Continue reading →

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Grilled Lobster Tails with Cilantro Lime Compound Butter

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

I bought two lobster tails while they were on sale several weeks ago and they’ve just been sitting in my freezer for the entire time. Since they made it all the way to the grilling season, I decided to give … Continue reading →

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Best Blueberry Crumb Cake ever – with a bit of Rhubarb

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Last Saturday (yes, I know I am behind in posting), I had a terrible CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) day. They switched the platforms for the trains and they didn’t bother to let me know until the train was pulling out … Continue reading →

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Broiled Salmon with Rhubarb Salsa

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

This weekend I realized that I haven’t been cooking much lately. I have been trying to exercise more and after getting home at 8pm after a spin class, all I can manage is making a tomato-feta salad and call it … Continue reading →

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