Category Archives: Clara Project

A weekly cooking project inspired by vintage recipe cards, with old-fashioned recipes updated for modern ingredients and tastes.

The Clara Project: old-fashioned rice pudding.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I keep running into recipes for rice pudding, so I dipped into my vintage recipe card collection to find a classic recipe for this comforting dessert. I love this updated version. Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: creamy corn soup.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

This old-fashioned creamy corn soup can be made with frozen corn. It’s great with a sprinkle of crumbled cooked bacon or finely diced red pepper. Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: cheesy chicken shortcakes.

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

It took some doing to revamp a vintage recipe for cheesy chicken shortcakes, but the result was totally worth it. Kind of like inside-out pot pie. Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: Simple, beautiful orange-avocado salad.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

This simple salad combines winter’s best produce: creamy avocado and sweet-tart orange; a little drizzle of good olive oil is all it takes to bring it all to life. Continue reading →

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Crazy good meatloaf sandwiches.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

This meatloaf sandwich recipe takes a comfort classic and updates it, with baby arugula, caramelized onions and, of course, melty cheese. Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: old-fashioned meatloaf, updated.

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Meatloaf seems so old-fashioned, and I suppose that’s part of why we still love it. Here, I’ve updated a classic meatloaf recipe with a tasty glaze and a fun serving idea. Continue reading →

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Your top recipes of 2012.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

What did readers enjoy cooking in 2012? Here are the top 6 recipes from the past year, determined by the number of reader likes and comments. Continue reading →

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Best recipes of 2012.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

A look back at my top recipes from 2012, including hot fudge pudding cake, pasta with bacon and kale, and the very best way to cook spaghetti squash. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: pecan pie bar cookies.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

This Pecan Pie Bar Cookie recipe is much easier to make than mini pecan pies, just as tasty, and a welcome addition to the holiday cookie tray. Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: Hot fudge pudding cake.

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

This classic chocolate dessert sits exactly at the intersection between cake and pudding: warm, fudgy, comforting. You’ll want to make this recipe. Continue reading →

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