rubicat

Expert Home Cook
Arlington MA
joined August, 2008
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Freelance graphic designer and photographer near Boston, MA. Budding foodie, love to entertain friends and discover new tasty cheeses. :)

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My favourite foods are comfort foods. I get weak in the knees over a good mac-and-cheese. Southern fried chicken and big beef ribs have been long favourites for me, and I always like the winter roasts. However, my husband, who grew up eating South Indian food, has given me an appreciation for delicately spiced curries and lighter, more flavourful fare. The result is an interesting combination of the two. :)

Blog: http://www.rubicat.com

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Red Pepper Hummus

  Red Pepper Hummus

yummy! - Monday, August 09, 2010
Birds Nest (Eggs and Toast)

  Birds Nest (Eggs and Toast)

LOVE. I've been making this forever, and even fry my circles like you. :) - Monday, August 09, 2010
Bacon Scallops

  Bacon Scallops

Very good! - Sunday, August 23, 2009
Baked Scallops

  Baked Scallops

I omitted the sherry, and used a bit more butter than stated in the ingredient list. I also mixed in minced garlic, parsley, and basil into the butter before assembling the casserole. This dish is simply fabulous. - Monday, July 27, 2009
Deviled Guacamole Eggs (by Marco Anthony Stanco)

  Deviled Guacamole Eggs (by Marco Anthony Stanco)

I used one avocado for a dozen eggs, because I was worried about the appearance of green eggs. Still, the avocado imparted a creamy texture and taste to the eggs! - Saturday, July 04, 2009
Hot Crab Dip

  Hot Crab Dip

I doubled the crab, which made it richer. I also love using celery sticks. The dip is creamy, rich, and yummy! - Thursday, July 02, 2009
Roast Honey Duck #1

  Roast Honey Duck #1

I substituted port for the sherry.... this turned out wonderfully, and the duck was very moist! Next time I'll start at 450 to render the fat and then come down to 350 for cooking for an hour or so. I prefer duck NOT well-done, but even this recipe (well done) left the duck moist and yummy! - Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Baked Butterscotch Pudding

  Baked Butterscotch Pudding

OMG this is so good! - Saturday, June 20, 2009
Mango Salsa over Grilled Chicken and Couscous

  Mango Salsa over Grilled Chicken and Couscous

[I posted this recipe.] - Saturday, June 20, 2009
Shrimp and

  Shrimp and "Grits"

Tweak the cooking times to get your greens as crispy or soft as you like them. Take care not to overcook the shrimp, or it will turn chewy. [I posted this recipe.] - Friday, June 19, 2009
Fauxtatoes/grits- mashed cauliflower

  Fauxtatoes/grits- mashed cauliflower

This is a highly malleable recipe. Use the cauliflower just as you would mashed potatoes, but the secret is the cream cheese, which makes it creamy. [I posted this recipe.] - Thursday, June 18, 2009
Juicy butterflied roast chicken

  Juicy butterflied roast chicken

Make sure you have a good pair of kitchen shears, a broiling pan, and a bowl of spices already prepared before you touch the chicken. I usually prep the chicken in my (cleaned) sink, which makes cleaning up the chicken easy: just fill with hot, soapy water and a bit of bleach! [I posted this recipe.] - Sunday, October 26, 2008
James Beards Mac and Cheese

  James Beards Mac and Cheese

The roux made this mac and cheese very flavourful. I am definitely making this again. :) - Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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very soon i will post some indian curry recipes.
2 years, 10 months, 3 days, 1 hours, 19 minutes ago
Thank you very much for this medal. i feel happy when some great chef appreciate my efforts.
2 years, 10 months, 3 days, 1 hours, 20 minutes ago
Hi Rubicat,
Thanks for the medal - much appreciated! Although based in Scotland, I've visited Boston and loved it. Nice place to live!
3 years, 8 months, 4 weeks, 20 hours, 35 minutes ago

My favourite foods are comfort foods. I get weak in the knees over a good mac-and-cheese. Southern fried chicken and big beef ribs have been long favourites for me, and I always like the winter roasts. However, my husband, who grew up eating South Indian food, has given me an appreciation for delicately spiced curries and lighter, more flavourful fare. The result is an interesting combination of the two. :)

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