Currently: A place to share my book reviews! Previously: A place to share cooking projects.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Gazpacho
easy and refreshing gazpacho of tomatoes, cucumber, gypsy peppers, red onion, avocado, and corn
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Roast Chicken with Beets, Potatoes, & Carrots
chicken roasted with thyme, sage, onions, & garlic with potatoes, beets, & carrots from Riverdog Farm
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Braised pile o' greens
big pile of greens from my CSA box - all cooked down with some olive oil and soy sauce. yum.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
garlic shrimp with cherry tomatoes
basil, angel hair pasta, shrimp, garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Cherry-Apricot Cobbler
cherry-apricot cobbler recipe from bon appetit - juicy filling overflowed, nice fluffy topping. honey peach-blackberry cobbler from cooking light - topping didn't fluff up nicely but the filling was rich and tasty.
Macaroon Cherry Tart
coconut macaroon topping and coconut-brown sugar-wheat flour crust with lots of cherries.
Mac & Cheese Broccolissimo
mixture of two kinds of pasta, four-cheese blend, lots of broccoli, all baked together
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Strawberry Ceviche
first time making ceviche at home - used firm halibut cut into small pieces cured in lime juice, made a strawberry salsa with chiles, red onion, oregano and finished with chopped strawberries, basil, cilantro
Pumpkin-Ginger Pancake
nice mixture of spices and use of canned pumpkin, not the perfect texture though
Friday, April 18, 2008
Tofu Rendang
served over rice noodles - spicy with a nice lemongrass and coconut kick - threw in red bell peppers, spinach, tofu instead of tempeh
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Pappardelle with Wine-Stewed Duck
ok it's been a long hiatus but i have finally uploaded my backlog of the occasional meals i have remembered to photograph and plan to go back to updating this more frequently again. here at the top is a duck ragu stewed in cabernet sauvignon that paired quite nicely with a delicious Iron Horse 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Linguine with Clam Sauce
cooking light recipe, threw in some fresh tomatoes & basil for flavor & color.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Smoked Salmon Salad Nicoise
skipped the potatoes and green beans, added avocado and extra tomatoes. nice tangy dressing. satisfying without making me feel overstuffed.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Braised Chicken with Green Garlic
browned the chicken, then deglazed the pan with green garlic, made it into a paste, then put it all back together with chicken broth & white wine to simmer. served over brown rice with black barley and radish seeds.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella & Prosciutto
great combo of flavors and textures plus lots of spring vegetables packed in
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy
soy sauce, chicken broth, dry vermouth, cashews, bok choy, chicken. Food & Wine magazine.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Salt & Pepper Prawns - underexposed
prawns with five-spice powder served over cabbage, red bell pepper, & rice noodles with soy sauce, sesame sauce, & lime juice.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Penne with Pancetta, Spinach, & Buttery Crumb Topping
nothing like a bunch of cheesy pasta with a touch of prosciutto (not pancetta) and lots of healthy spinach
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Lentil Stew with Ham & Greens
lentil soup with carrots, tomatoes, chard, onions, garlic, ham, and potatoes
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Lemon-Scented Blueberry Cupcakes
pretty tasty but more muffin-like than cupcakey. had fun with the decorating.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Chipotle Macaroni & cheese
three kinds of cheese, elbow macaroni, bell peppers, chiles canned in adobo sauce, and spicy canned tomatoes. yumminess.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup with Cranberry Relish
Sweet potato, onion, and carrots roasted and then blended together with a cranberry-orange-shallot relish.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Cream of Barley Soup with whole barley, leeks, & mushrooms
Cream of Barley Soup with whole barley, leeks, & mushrooms
Originally uploaded by chocolate hiccups.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
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