I’m no good at brevity. I don’t like concise recipe names at the expense of information. I always feel like restaurant menus are hiding something from me when the name itself isn’t descriptive and there isn’t additional information. Even when it’s not something like “Tuna Surprise” or “House Chicken”conjuring up images of congealed grease sitting [...]
Filed in Sweets
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Also tagged black pepper, brownie, chocolate, cookie dough, ice cream, raspberry, sauce, Shiraz, vanilla, wine, Zinfandel
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Our thirst was quenched by red wine and accompanied by a feast that went from under the turf to swimming in the surf: garlic mashed potatoes (root vegetables), caramelized green beans with candied almonds (grown in the turf), grilled ribeyes (grazing on their pastures), and butterfly bayou shrimp (feeding at the bottom of the water) [...]
Filed in Appetizers/Side Dishes, Dinner, Meals, Tips & Tricks
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Also tagged almonds, barbeque, brown sugar, Cajun, cheese, chili flakes, crushed red pepper, defrosting, garlic, green beans, lemon, mashed potatoes, ribeye, shrimp, steak, wine
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Lentil soup is basically chili for brown people. Well, at least the way I had it growing up, it was. Every time, the recipe might be slightly different, depending on what vegetables were on hand or how spicy the cook wanted it. You can throw whatever you want into it. Also, it’s about as easy [...]
Filed in Appetizers/Side Dishes, Dinner, Lunch
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Also tagged carrots, chili, garlic, ginger, greek yogurt, habañero, lentils, onions, serrano, soup, vegetarian, yogurt
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Brussels sprouts are not small cabbages and should not be treated as such. I think that a lot of people’s problems with brussels sprouts stem from the fact that they’ve typically had them boiled or steamed or, what’s worse, overcooked. When they’re overcooked, they release a sulfur compound that makes them particularly unappetizing. So, instead [...]
I’ve woken up for the past 3 mornings to the drumbeat of rain on my roof. The rain itself is not terribly unusual, but the sheer volume seems out of the ordinary and, aside from temporary respites, the storm doesn’t seem to be abating. It’s the perfect time to sit at home and curl up [...]
Filed in Appetizers/Side Dishes, Dinner, Lunch
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Also tagged breading, chicken, chili, dill, egg, garlic, ginger, greek yogurt, horseradish, panko, rice vinegar, sriracha
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