The Second Impulse

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Creamy Garlic Dill Dressing

Sean | November 9, 2009

I’m going on week two of a diet and I can honestly say that one of the things that is making it easier on me is finding a creamy dressing that I can eat with my salad at night.  I’m a ranch dressing fanatic (I think all Montanans are) but I also like creamy garlic [...]

That is One (or Seven) Spicy Meatball(s)

Sean | June 8, 2009

I wish I could take credit for this, but really it came to me one day sitting around doing absolutely nothing but watching cooking shows on TV.  Alton Brown did a show on Spaghetti and Meatballs and America’s Test Kitchen had an episode on spaghetti sauce.  I was fated to make this.
As much as I [...]

Steamed Mussels

Sean | April 12, 2009

I followed a variation of Alton Brown’s recipe for these steamed mussels.
I started with about 30 mussels.  I originally purchased two pounds and I threw out about 15 mussels based on what Alton Brown said about whether the mussel is open or closed.  Since this was my first attempt and I am paranoid about shellfish [...]

Cannellini Beans and Spinach

Sean | March 8, 2009

I caught the tale end of an Italian cooking show on PBS that was using cannellini beans.  The recipe itself looked fantastic but I couldn’t recall it and I ended up watching Molto Mario later and got confused on the recipes.  Here is what I pieced together for myself.
Cannellini Beans and Spinach
1 can of Cannellini beans
1 strip of [...]

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