Red Quinoa Pilaf, a rif from this recipe at Food52. I used red quinoa, sauteed 1/4 onion (chopped) first. Regular lemon instead of a Meyer lemon and feta cheese. I also used truffle oil instead of walnut oil. I was not clear on Chris’s opinion as he initially said ‘this is different.’ Then [...]
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Butternut Squash Soup with Sage-Gouda Baguette
December 12, 2010 – 11:00 pm
From Giada De Laurentiis’ newest cookbook, Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (Amazon link), I made this butternut squash soup tonight. Its been snowing and blowing all day, so this seemed like a great choice for such a gloomy, read a good book in bed all day, kind of day. Unfortunately, I [...]
Thanksgiving 2010
November 25, 2010 – 9:18 pm
First, I made some cheese scones with extra sharp cheddar cheese. We just snacked on those earlier in the day, along with some crackers and fancy salame made with wine. About 2:30 pm, I put an 11-pound turkey in the oven. But first, I rubbed butter mixed with rosemary and garlic in to the skin. [...]
Garlic-Lime Steak w/ Horseradish Mashed Potoates
November 22, 2010 – 10:33 pm
About a month ago, I started to review a cookbook for Cookbooker, a website for reviewing cookbooks and recipes from those cookbooks. There was a challenge involving a cookbook meant to provide lots of flavorful dishes with minimal time and labor. I didn’t own the cookbook but started with the freebie recipes. Thanks to my [...]
Thanksgiving
November 8, 2010 – 1:09 pm
Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away. I have been saving recipes for new things to try. Except I may not be making Turkey Day dinner this year. Guess I better get our schedule figured out ASAP. We are thinking of going to visit my brother, his wife and their new baby. SO maybe I [...]
