Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Baked Chicken with Oregano and Lemon-Sauced Peppers and Tomatoes

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When I fixed this deliciously simple dinner the other night, I posted to my Facebook feed that it proved that simple ingredients well-cooke...
Monday, June 27, 2011

Summer Sundae Toppings

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OK...I'm not sure that anything will keep me cool in this Dallas summer. I've investigated an ice water IV, but for some reason, my...
Saturday, June 25, 2011

Cuban Black Beans

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It's hot. Strike that... it's HOT . So if I can get the CrockPot out and avoid turning on the oven, great. Even greater that this...
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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Got Herbs? Make Compound Butter.

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We are overwhelmed with herbs. It's hot, but we've taken good care of our plants this summer, so we have plenty of oregano, basil, t...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Mole Verde Zacatecas-Style

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Here's a quick and easy (and fresh and bright) sauce for the summer. Perfect on grilled chicken, fish tacos, chips, a bowl of beans, ice...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Quote of the Week...or more.

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Yeah, yeah, I know...The Power of Now. Carpe Diem. Blah. Blah. Blah. I'd much rather (and pretty much do) live by this motto provided...
Monday, June 20, 2011

Artisanal Mac and Cheese

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This was the dish alongside Cheeseburger Meatloaf for last night's Father's Day spectacular. I picked it up from Saveur magazine; ...
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Dill Pickles

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If it's Thursday, it must be pickles. Sorry, but I'm addicted to making these tasty summery treats. Here's a quick and easy Bob...
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Monday, June 13, 2011

Cocktail of the Week: Cherry Pop Martini

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It's already summer here in Texas and our thoughts turn to ice cream...snow cones...Popsicles. Sticky sweet coldness that soothes the s...
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Chicken Cacciatore

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Now..before you click this window closed... *What is he thinking? It's too HOT for a braised, full-flavor dish. Give us a salad.* .....
Thursday, June 09, 2011

Pickled Radishes

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I know I am in imminent danger of turning this blog into the "All Pickles, All the Time" blog. But I'm fascinated. Such an i...
Sunday, May 29, 2011

Pickled Banana Peppers

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The heat is already here in Dallas...so it will take a lot of water to keep our container garden from shriveling to nothing. But in the mean...
Sunday, May 22, 2011

Basil Pesto

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It's early in the growing season, but I already have a surfeit of basil. (And mint too. Hello mojitos!) So I whipped up (and by whipp...
Saturday, May 14, 2011

Beer-Battered Chile Rellenos

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I play the home version of Chopped sometimes. Look around the pantry, produce drawer and freezer to see what I can put together as a...
Friday, May 13, 2011

Crunchy Lunch: Cucumber and Celery Salad with Tuna

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Spent a lovely evening on the deck last night. Watching the birds at the feeder. Nursing a mojito (or two). And perusing the latest editi...
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Cocktail of the Week: A Pimm's Cup...Of Course

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Cracked open a brand-spanking-new bottle of Pimm's tonight in honor of the big royal nuptials tomorrow morning. (No, I WON'T be up e...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

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Sometimes like an idiot, I promise my other half that I'll cook "anything he wants" to thank him for (or bribe him into) somet...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Homemade Beau Monde Seasoning

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I ran across a brisket recipe not too long ago that called for Beau Monde seasoning. It wasn't in my pantry and I didn't see it at...
Monday, April 18, 2011

Mini Frittatas

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We all know we're not supposed to skip breakfast. And you know I'm a big fan of eggy things: quiches, frittatas, you name it. How a...
Saturday, April 16, 2011

Taxtime Cocktail of the Week: Maker's Mark Elderflower Collins

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If you're like me, you're thankful for the couple of extra days to finish your taxes. But, hopefully, you're not TOO much like ...