Category Archives: cook

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Carmelized Onions in Brown Butter

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

When I set my four goals for April, I was feeling pretty ambitious. I’ve been doing pretty well, though I must say I have failed dismally at attending yoga once a week – I only went twice during the month … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

Hope your St. Patrick’s Day was fantastic! I haven’t been able to post in a while due to some changes in my personal life, but I thought this would be a great meal to share with you. I love the … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

Our Valentine’s Day dinner went off without a hitch. I was really pleased with all the recipes I chose, and though I’m not usually one for making a big fuss over the table settings, I thought it looked beautiful. I … Continue reading →

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RealSimple – Valentine’s Day Tips & Tricks

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

If you’re still looking for some sweet Valentine’s Day ideas, check out RealSimple magazine’s V-Day page. It’s a great resource for dessert recipes, cocktails, and menu ideas. I’m planning a top-secret menu, including delectable dessert. I’m pretty sure Andrew doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Lasagne

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

Since I had the sauce left over from our Italian Feast the other night, I decided to make a lasagne. But Amy, you’re thinking, I thought you didn’t like sauce on pasta. You’re right, dear reader, I don’t. This lasagne … Continue reading →

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Italian Feast

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

Your most basic Italian feast – pasta, sauce, garlic bread, and salad – is one of my favorite suppers ever. I make a pot of sauce on the weekend and let it simmer for at least two nights, then serve … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

I got a fab recipe for a slow cooked pot roast from my friend Laura. The recipe has gotten rave reviews from everyone who makes it. I doubled the recipe so it would serve three plus leftovers. When we got … Continue reading →

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Guest Chef: Andrew Makes Dinner

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

It’s always a treat when Andrew offers to make dinner. I had planned a Spicy Peanut Pork for dinner tonight, but with scant stir fry veggies on hand and Andrew’s declaration that he “doesn’t really like peanut butter in dinner … Continue reading →

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Crab-Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels with Green Lentil Ragout

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

I received the Williams-Sonoma cookbook Essentials of Healthful Cooking as a gift, and had yet to make anything in the book. I have so many cookbooks, yet I keep requesting them as gifts and buying them for myself. I sat … Continue reading →

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Roasted Garlic Crockpot Chicken

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Amy @ The Petite Filet

This fantastic crockpot recipe is a great way to roast a whole chicken on a lazy Sunday – or any day of the week, for that matter. The recipe is simple, like most of the slow cooker recipes I’ve tried, … Continue reading →

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