As everyone knows by now, I was in Chicago recently to see U2 and generally have fun. While I was gone, my in-laws came to help with the kids. I suggested that while I was gone they make one of John’s favorite dishes growing up, Mary Jones’ Shrimp Dish (OK I made that up–to my…
Archives for September 2009
Zchoog Inspired Middle Eastern Hot Sauce on Kofta With Greens
John has a new colleague at work from Israel. He came over to our house during a work function, and while we were discussing the cookies I had made I sensed that he and his wife enjoyed cooking. I also suspected he could be a goldmine for recipes. In the meantime I had been looking…
To Try Tuesday, Er Friday?
Ooops, I totally forgot my new little weekly To Try post around here. D’Oh! I love lemon quick breads and cakes–I can try an endless variety of them. Which is why this Glazed Lemon Bread by Simply Recipes is on my to try list. The honey and cardamom–both subtle–look especially interesting. Apple season is here…
Grilled Vietnamese Marinated Halibut
I’ve had trouble writing this post. Not just because I have not cooked a lot in the last 2 weeks–I have not–but also it just seems somehow to really shut the door on my U2 adventure. I want that picture of Bono to be the first thing I see when I open my blog! But…
We Take A Break From Our Regularly Scheduled Programming To Present…. U2!
OK so some of you may not care about this–some of you have even left me comments indicating you did not care. But others of you want to see the pics and let’s face it, I want to put them up! I love it when Bono sings at the Edge. This picture is cropped a…
Frontera Grill, FINALLY! & Arroz con Pollo y Frijoles y Calabacitas (Chicken and Rice with Beans & Zucchini)
I first started cooking from Rick Bayless cookbooks almost 10 yeas ago (!). I forget how I discovered my first, Mexico One Plate At A Time, but I did at any rate and I loved it. My beans came out perfectly, as did my homemade chorizo. Since then I have acquired all of his books,…
To Try Tuesday Vol. 5
I am a huge crisp fan. For whatever reason I usually make them with blueberries. However, the minute I saw this Apple Crisp over at Simply Recipes I knew I’d be making it soon. If food porn is the ability of a picture to make your mouth water and your taste buds absolutely crave what…
Dishing Out Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Have you ever been to a restaurant supply store? I finally had the chance to go over Labor Day weekend and it was paradise for cooks. I seriously could have spent hours in there but unfortunately my children’s patience and my wallet were limiting factors. I found a MUCH cheaper 10 inch nonstick skillet to…
Feta Cheese With Eggs, Peppers, Zucchini, & Tomatoes
Is there anything more satisfying than pulling together a meal out of semi shriveled vegetables in your fridge, glorious fresh veggies from the garden, a few pantry items you already had on hand, and making a really fast meal that is absolutely devoured by your family? The only disappointing thing about this meal is that…