Monthly Archives: December 2012

Cheddar-chive biscuits

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Biscuits! Light, flaky, rich, and cheesy (and remarkably speedy to make), they make frequent appearances at our house. They’re decadent, so I usually serve them with something healthy, such as soup or big salads. I hear that you are not considered … Continue reading →

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Mustard-braised chicken thighs and carrots

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Two separate blogs inspired this dish. I saw this roasted carrot recipe on Storey Publishing’s blog page (I am lucky enough to edit and proofread books for Storey). We adore cooked carrots, but it had never occurred to me to highlight … Continue reading →

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Cookie Swap! Browned butter-pecan bars with chocolate ganache

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

At this time last year, I took part in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, the brainchild of Lindsay of Love & Olive Oil and Jenny of The Little Kitchen. The premise: anyone with an established food blog could participate. … Continue reading →

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