Tex Mex Rice

May 15, 2012

Tex Mex Rice

Mexican rice, that orange stuff that’s on nearly every plate in nearly every Tex Mex restaurant.  Sometimes it’s really good and other times it’s just there to take up space on the plate.  I wanted to recreate the good and I figured it couldn’t be too difficult.  I read a few recipes, some very simple [...]

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Peanut Roasted Chicken

May 11, 2012

Peanut Roasted Chicken

Another roasted chicken but this is anything but plain and boring.  From the lovely book A Southerly Course by Martha Hall Foose, it’s a simple but full of Asian-inspired flavor. It’s no big surprise that I was cooking for a full table again so I had two big chickens.  I didn’t measure exactly when doubling [...]

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Friday Flashback: Strawberry Ice Cream

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Because I’m craving something sweet and because the strawberries are still fresh and good this time of year, it’s time for a Friday Flashback… I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And this rich strawberry confection will really have you screaming for more. After we made this version with vanilla beans, we [...]

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Lemon and Pesto Fettucine

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The basil in the garden is already threatening to bolt and since I’m determined to keep it under control it got a good lopping.  Is there a better quick and easy way to put it to use besides pesto?   And, since lemon and basil are such a good combination, I put them together in one [...]

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Breakfast Potatoes

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Potatoes in one form or another are a classic part of a hearty breakfast menu, in the form of hash browns, potato pancakes or simple fried potatoes.  These are simple breakfast potatoes with a little onion and sage added for a bit more flavor.  I fried them up in butter but I imagine olive oil [...]

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Spinach Feta Frittata

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The classic flavor combo of spinach and feta and easier than an omelet when cooking for a few.  It’s perfect for “Breakfast for Dinner” nights or Sunday brunch. Spinach, 10 ounce bag Thyme, a dash or two Butter, 2 to 3 tablespoons Salt/Pepper Eggs, 9 Milk, 3/4 cup Half & Half, 3/4 cup Feta Cheese, [...]

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