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Pear Spice Cake

Photo by: Andrea Vorvick This simple spice cake combines the flavors of Fall for the perfect finish to a comforting meal. Pear Spice Cakerecipe adapted from Food NetworkMakes 12 servings Ingredients Cake:2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup vegetable oil...

Andrea Vorvick 25 Oct 2011 Hits:212 Portland Recipes

Photo by: Andrea Vorvick Marinated olives are the perfect appetizer: light enough to leave room for other dishes, yet flavorful enough to whet dinner guests appetites. Citrus and Herb-Marinated OlivesUse a variety of olives, such as Kalamata, Niçoise, Greek, Gaeta, Picholine. Wash the lemon and orange rinds well then use a...

Andrea Vorvick 25 Oct 2011 Hits:210 Portland Recipes

Photo by: Andrea Vorvick This hearty soup is loaded with veggies and smoked sausage. Seek out some good, locally-made sausage like the Smoked Kielbasa and the spicy Andouille from Zenner’s Sausage Company. Sausage and Swiss Chard Souprecipe adapted from Williams-Sonoma Ingredients1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 1⁄2 lbs. smoked sausage (smoked kielbasa...

Andrea Vorvick 25 Oct 2011 Hits:432 Portland Recipes

Farmers' Market Breakfast: Baked Eggs
Photos by: Doniree Walker One of the best purchases I've made this year was Williams Sonoma's book, "Cooking From the Farmers' Market." It's an incredible resource for cooking fresh meals from farmers' market's seasonal and fresh produce. The book is first divided into two main sections, Vegetables and Fruits. It's further divided…
Hot Buttered Bourbon and Cider
Photo by: Andrea Vorvick Recipe adapated from Bon Appétit MagazineHere’s the perfect Autumn drink for chilly tailgating parties, outdoor activities or lounging by a crackling fire. You may want to double or triple the ingredients if serving in large mugs.Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 2 cups apple cider (homemade or purchased from a local orchard…
Saucy Meat Loaves
Individual Meat Loaves(Recipe adapted from this one by Ina Garten, modified with suggestions from Big Tony Brown) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups chopped yellow onions (about 3 onions) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce…
Grilled Chicken & Citra Blonde Basil BBQ Sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRA BLONDE BASIL BBQ SAUCERecipe courtesy of Widmer Brothers Brewing and Chef Sean Temple This tangy, golden-colored barbecue sauce features Widmer Citra Blonde Summer Ale and is a perfect complement to grilled and roasted chicken. Makes about 1-1/4 cups sauce. Ingredients3/4 cup cider vinegar 3/4 cup…
Red Curry with Chicken and Peanuts
Recipe Courtesy Hipcooks PortlandIngredients:For the Red Curry Paste:1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted2 whole cardamom pods, toasted½ teaspoon black peppercorns½ teaspoon salt Grind the first 4 ingredients well in a spice mill, a mortar and pestle, or a food processor. When smooth, add the fresh ingredients: 4 big red chilies (like…
Lena’s Roasted Jalapeño Salsa Recipe
IngredientsJalapeño peppersGarlic clovesTamariOreganoOlive oilDirectionsBroil peppers until blackened. Put in food processor with garlic, tamari, oregano and olive oil, and process until the mixture reaches a pesto-like consistency. Remove seeds to reduce spiciness or leave them in for more heat. Tweak the spices to your liking,…
Fried Yucca
The yucca has a texture that's similar to a potato. It cooks up lighter and fluffier though, and packs a lot more nutrients. Julie Blakley shares her recipe for the Central American dish, fried yucca. Photo: Julie Blakley Peel yucca, cut into large chunks and remove the stringy interior.

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Shop Local Gift Guide: Portland

Jacobsen Salt Co. gifts on display at Foster & Dobbs. Photo by: Andrea Vorvick Looking for delicious gifts for your favorite foodie this holiday season? Then head over to Foster & Dobbs,...

Andrea Vorvick 05 Dec 2011 Hits:422 Find It - Portland

Lincoln's stirred Risottow with Zucchini, Chili, Prosciutto and a Poached Duck Egg.Photo by: Tammy Lynne Stoner With so many restaurants to choose from that serve similiar fare, The Local...

Tammy Lynne Stoner 19 Oct 2011 Hits:386 Find It - Portland

A friendly (and hungry!) group at the last Portland Dishcrawl. Photo by: Doniree Walker Dishcrawl, an "it's like a pub crawl, but with food!" kind of dinner party, made its way...

Doniree Walker 13 Oct 2011 Hits:515 Find It - Portland

For Cheese-Lovers: The Wedge PDX
Photo by: Doniree Walker Calling all cheese-lovers in the Portland area! This Saturday (10/8), the Oregon Cheese Guild presents The Wedge, a celebration of cheese where you can smell, sample, and buy some of the Pacific Northwest's finest cheesy goodness. And also talk with the cheese-makers about their craft -- plus…
Welcome Fall with PDX Apple Fests
McIntosh apples are just 1of 10 different varieties available at Oregon Heritage Farms. Photo by: Andrea Vorvick Apples are very much a part of our country’s culture. Everyone knows the old adage "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", and is there anything more American than apple pie? We think…
Portland Showdown: Steak Frites
Pretty but too tough, St Jack’s Steak Frites. Photos by: Tammy Lynne Stoner With so many restaurants to choose from that serve similiar fare, The Local Dish has decided to start a "Showdown" series to determine which places have the best eats. Please join us as we pick dueling dishes, put…
Big Tony Brown's Sauce: Not Just for BBQ
Tony Brown. Photo by: Andrea Vorvick For those of you who love condiments, you’ll be delighted to learn about a new line of sauces and dry marinades from a local Portlander. The product line is Big Tony Brown BBQ and it’ll WOW your taste buds with its big and bold flavors! Tony…
Portland Showdown: Bloody Marys
A spicy Radio Mary! Will this beverage win the competition? Photos by: Tammy Lynne Stoner With so many restaurants to choose from that serve similiar fare, The Local Dish has decided to start a "Showdown" series to determine which places have the best eats. Please join us as…
Sunday Sips at Oswego Hills Vineyard
Oswego Hills beauitful, wide space. Photos by: Andrea Vorvick Nestled among the rolling hills between Lake Oswego and West Linn is Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery, a charming family-run operation offering small-lot boutique wines. Owners Jerry and Leslie Marshall purchased the property in 1996 and have been renovating it ever since.…
Portland Showdown: Cajun Scramble
A typical Sunday morning line outside the Screen Door. And yes - the wait is worth it! Photo by: Tammy Stoner With so many restaurants to choose from that serve similiar fare, The Local Dish has decided to start a "Showdown" series to determine which places have the best eats. Please…
Portland Showdown: Crème Brulee
June's Chocolate Earl Grey Crème Brulee. So delish! Photos by: Tammy Stoner With so many restaurants to choose from that serve similiar fare, The Local Dish has decided to start a "Showdown" series to determine which places have the best eats. Please join us as we pick dueling dishes, put them through…
Cool Down with Locally-Made Scoops
Grab a maple-bacon scoop from Fifty Licks for salty & sweet goodness!Photo by: Andrea Vorvick Who can resist a scoop or two of freshly-made, old-fashioned frozen goodness? That’s right, folks, we’re talking about ice cream! You may not know it, but the Rose City has a variety of independently-owned artisan…

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A Bite of the Web: Portland’s Best Desserts

By: Amie Simon | June 02 2011
Posted in Portland - Find It - Portland

Chocolate & custard from Pix Patisserie. Photo by: Flickr user allisonkpark

Craving some ooey-gooey cookies, frosted-to-perfection cakes, creamy ice cream, or other delicious desserts? Portland’s wide urban blocks have a café, pastry shop, or chocolatier on almost every corner that’s sure to have what you’re craving. To save you some time, we gathered up lists from around the web of the top places to satisfy your sugary desires (starting with our own). Grab a fork or spoon, take a seat, and dive in!

The Local Dish: Sugar Up at Portland Sweet Shops

About.com: Best Portland Chocolate Shops

Oregon Live: Toute Sweet: Portland’s Best Dessert Spots

The Oregonian: Five Incredible Cookies from Portland’s Best Bakeries

Portland Food and Drink.com: Survey 2011, Best Desserts

Portland Monthly: Portland's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Urbanspoon: Best Portland Ice Cream & Desserts

Yelp: Best of Yelp – Portland Desserts

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