Thanksgiving may be over, turkey unstuffed and carved, but I can’t get enough of that bird! While my leftovers age in the freezer, I went for the fresh ground stuff to make this killer meatloaf.
Chopped sundried tomatoes add tang to each bite and complement the ketchup on top, which I must say works well despite [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Thanksgiving Feast
Posted in Holidays, tagged baby romaine, bosc pear, carrots, cranberry sauce, mushrooms, pecans, turkey, turnips on November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Decadent Brownies
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, tagged brownies, butter, dessert, eggs, Ghiradelli on November 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Dense. Moist. Chewy. Ultra-rich. Flaky top. These brownies from scratch used nearly a whole canister of Ghiradelli cocoa powder! ….and “only” two and half sticks of butter, four eggs and two cups of sugar.
I doubled this recipe (Epicurious, November 2003) to make a full 9×13 pan of these treats.
Roasted Pork, Sautéed Swiss Chard & Twice-Baked Potatoes
Posted in Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, garlic, pork tenderloin, potatoes, swiss chard, tarragon, thyme on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s amazing what you can do with a small kitchen and limited selection of cooking tools. This meal was “simple cooking” at its finest: savory, sophisticated flavors and a beautiful presentation.
Kudos to Bon Appétit for this delicious marinade. Last month I tried it with chicken breasts; it’s even better with pork tenderloin. In just two [...]
Fiesta!
Posted in Mexican/Southwestern, Party food, Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged Avocado, beef, black beans, chickpea, cilantro, corn, eggplant, guacamole, kidney beans, plum tomatoes, salsa, tacos on November 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
One of the early staples in my cooking repertoire was the taco dinner: browned ground beef with an Old El Paso spice pack and all the prepacked fixings, from shredded Kraft cheese and chopped iceberg lettuce to flour tortillas and canned salsa. It was always an easy, tasty meal, but certainly not authentic, healthy or [...]
Turkey White Bean Chili
Posted in Mexican/Southwestern, Recipes, Soups, tagged cannellini beans, cheddar, cheese, chili, corn, mushrooms on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There’s nothing better after a long day at work than a hot bowl of this chili – and a cold glass of beer!
The recipe is a first-rate alternative to your traditional red chili with its unique, and positively addictive, taste. No chili powder here: just cumin, oregano, a dash of cayenne pepper, and cinnamon, which [...]
Breakfast Tostada
Posted in Breakfast, Recommended Meals, tagged Avocado, black beans, cheese, poached eggs, salsa, tomatoes, tostada on November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On a recent visit home, Mom concocted this delightful Sunday brunch entree: a southwest breakfast tostada topped with two poached eggs, fresh diced avocado and tomatoes. Sandwiched between the crunchy tostada layers are black beans, cheese, and salsa. It’s an easy preparation, tasty dish, and looks great when entertaining.
Cauliflower Risotto with Brie and Almonds
Posted in Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged almonds, arborio rice, brie, cauliflower, cheese, risotto, thyme on November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cauliflower is an often unsung vegetable, relegated to veggie-and-dip platters between the broccoli and carrots. But steamed, roasted or mashed, cauliflower can be incredibly tasty and unique. And it seems to have a special affinity for pairing with cheese.
This recipe, fresh out of the November issue of Gourmet, may seem bland at first glance. But [...]
