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Foolproof Cooking:
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We are just 2 wine-loving sisters: one who loves to cook and one who really doesn't.


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Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Foolproof cookbook.

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German Chocolate Cupcakes

The Challenge We're (almost) back on track! Last week, we had 2 recipes, some kind of carrot dish and this one, German Chocolate...

Orange-Braised Carrots and Parsnips

The Challenge This week's challenge included German Chocolate Cupcakes and these Orange-Braised Carrots and Parsnips, found here or on...

Truffled Mashed Potatoes

The Challenge We are going to catch up this week, I promise! This (meaning, last) week's challenge includes the 1770 House Meatloaf and...

1770 House Meatloaf

The Challenge This week's challenge included truffled mashed potatoes and this one, 1770 House Meatloaf, which you can find here or on...

Osso Buco

The Challenge The challenge this week was Osso Buco, found here or on page 144 of Foolproof. Lea's Take: Who even knows what Osso Buco...

Viennese Iced Coffee

The Challenge This week's recipes (actually last week's recipes...we're catching up!) included the Jambalaya and this delicious Viennese...

Amelia's Jambalaya

The Challenge This week, we had 2 recipes, Viennese Iced Coffee and this one, Amelia's Jambalaya, which you can find here, or on page 161...

Endive, Orange & Roquefort Salad

The Challenge This week's recipes included the Seared Sea Scallops with Potato Celery Root Purée and this Endive, Orange & Roquefort...

Lamb Shanks & Orzo

The Challenge This past week's (or the week before, now) was Lamb Shanks & Orzo, which you can find here or on page 134 of Foolproof....

Maple Pecan Pie

The Challenge This week, as we got back into our cookbook challenge, we had two recipes: Winter Minestrone with Garlic Bruschetta and...

Winter Minestrone & Garlic Bruschetta

The Challenge After a holiday hiatus (did you miss us? did you notice we were on hiatus?!), we had two recipes for the week: Maple Pecan...

Pecan Sandies

The Challenge: This week, we had two challenges right up my alley: crackers and cookies - specifically, Pecan Sandies, which you can find...

Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad

The Challenge This week, we had two recipes, Prunes in Armagnac, and this Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad, which you can find here or on page...

Prunes in Armagnac

The Challenge: This week we had two recipes: Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad and this one: Prunes in Armagnac, which you can find here or on...

Parmesan Fennel Gratin

The Challenge: This week, to be kind to ourselves during Thanksgiving prep, we had just one recipe: Parmesan Fennel Gratin, which you can...

Lobster Mac and Cheese

The Challenge: This week, we only had one recipe (thank God), Lobster Mac and Cheese, which you can find here or on page 155 of...

Salted Caramel Brownies

The Challenge: This week, we had two recipes, Mustard & Gruyère Batons and these Salted Caramel Brownies, which you can find here or on...

Mustard & Gruyère Batons

The Challenge: This week, we had two recipes, a dessert and this appetizer, Mustard & Gruyère Batons, which you can find here or on page...

What Is This Thing Anyway?

Today, we’re taking a break from The Challenge to play a little game called, “What Is This Thing Anyway and Do I Need It?” The Back...

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