Friday, August 31, 2012

Cocktail of the Week: Tequila Cucumber Mint Cooler

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I more and more am drawn to cocktails that are salads in a glass.  I love the trend that includes cucumber in the glass.  Here it partners...
Sunday, August 26, 2012

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

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This is one of those great pantry/farmers market throw-togethers that is quite the appropriate salute to the last days of summer.  You can...
Saturday, August 25, 2012

Coctail of the Week: Pegu Club Cocktail

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After a long break, I'm back blogging on this August Saturday evening.  I think that calls for a cocktail, and a semi-tropical one lik...
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

August is the Quietest Month...

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Since I've heard from a couple of you faithful readers out there (who knew?), I thought I'd post a quick update and assure you tha...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Cocktail of the Week: Kona Swizzle

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This time of year I always crave a trip to the tropics...it would still be hot, but at least I'd be on the beach with a cocktail by my s...
Monday, July 30, 2012

Classic Pesto

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My basil plants are thriving in this heat.  (Unlike our St. Augustine lawn...)  So much so that I have to pinch it back regularly to keep ...
Sunday, July 29, 2012

Carrot Spinach Soup with Dill

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Did you overdo it this weekend?  Too many burgers and dogs on the grill?  A margarita or two too many?  Make a batch of this soup for lunc...
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Corn Chowder Salad

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I've always liked the idea of corn chowder.  Who can find fault with a combination of corn, bacon and potatoes after all? But I'...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Cocktail of the Week: Tequila-Mint Smash

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Cool and refreshing.  That's all I look for in a drink during these dog days of summer.  And if it's high-octane enough that I ca...
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Classic Caesar Dressing

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The folks at Cooks Illustrated have a great series of "The Best..." cookbooks.  The Best Recipes.  The Best International Recipes...
Monday, July 23, 2012

Maple-Soy Chicken Thighs

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No photo for this one since my final product was a little pasty looking.  Turns out I missed the step that calls for you to reduce the marin...
Sunday, July 22, 2012

Beet and Avocado Salad

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Here is an absolutely delicious salad that combine things perhaps in ways you wouldn't think to.  (I certainly hadn't.)  It's ...
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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Bacon-Stuffed Yellow Squash

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You probably have a lot of squash around.  If you're ambitious, you're growing it yourself.  If you're a locavore, you head to...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

It's National Hot Dog Month!

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Just found out from one of my many cooking/foodie e-mail newsletters that it's National Hot Dog Month.  That means it's the perfect ...
Sunday, July 15, 2012

Summer Frittata with Zucchini and Corn

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"Clean Out the Refrigerator" Quiche is a pretty regular Sunday night task around here.  I combine any veggies from the fridge a...
Friday, July 13, 2012

Cocktail of the Week: A Simple Margarita with Simply Limeade

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Everyone has their favorite margarita recipe.  (Mine actually involves a drive to Gloria's and the ordering of a Cointreau meltdown or...
Thursday, July 12, 2012

El Fenix Enchilada "Gravy"

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The other half had a craving for beef enchiladas the other day.  He makes a pretty good version using canned sauce.  But I had a hankering...
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Macaroni Salad

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This is just as good as you remember from your trips to the cafeteria.  Maybe even better.  It's a perfect addition to a picnic or bar...
Monday, July 09, 2012

Housemade Sweet-and-Sour Mix

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If you follow this silly little blog, you know I believe in using quality ingredients in my cooking.  I believe the same thing about cocktai...
Sunday, July 08, 2012

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

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It's that beautiful perfect time of year when tomatoes are abundant and delicious. (I'm concentrating on that piece of summer so I ...