Eliot's Eats

Smoked Oyster Shrimp (or Shrimp Dinner…with Cream)

By Eliot, on September 12th, 2017

This post is a continuation from a recent post “Here’s something to blog about, Aunt Deb…”

To recap, I received some delicious looking pictures from one of the favorite nephews with instructions that I should blog about a creative recipe that his dad (the BiL) had created. But, I did not receive a recipe. After . . . → Read More: Smoked Oyster Shrimp (or Shrimp Dinner…with Cream)

TLC Book Tour: Apfelkuchen and Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

By Eliot, on September 8th, 2017

I am including a recipe for Apfelkuchen along with my review of Nina Willner’s tale of a family separation for forty years by the Berlin Wall. . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour: Apfelkuchen and Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

“Here’s something you can blog about, Aunt Deb…”

By Eliot, on September 4th, 2017

Some help from one of my favorite nephews…Shrimp Dinner with Cream. . . . → Read More: “Here’s something you can blog about, Aunt Deb…”

To Kill a Mockingbird Announcement for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on September 1st, 2017

I’m hosting September’s Food ‘n Flix: To Kill A Mockingbird. Does that bring back memories of your junior high English class? . . . → Read More: To Kill a Mockingbird Announcement for Food ‘n Flix

Moroccan Sand Cookies

By Eliot, on August 27th, 2017

These delicious cookies were inspired by Secondhand Lions, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film. . . . → Read More: Moroccan Sand Cookies

25 comments Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes almond flour, almonds, cookies, Food n' Flix, grape seed oil, semolina, shortbread, turbinado sugar

Cucumber and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

By Eliot, on August 22nd, 2017

A book review of The New American Heart Association Cookbook with a great salad recipe. . . . → Read More: Cucumber and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

20 comments book review, Cookbook Review, Recipes Blogging for Books, cilantro, cookbook review, cucumber, cumin, Heart Healthy, jalapeno, limes, mango, mangoes, quinoa, red pepper, salad

Spicy White Bean Dip with Chili Oil and Beer-Pickled Jalapenos

By Eliot, on August 17th, 2017

I love this stuff.

And, I’ve been promising you this recipe since I posted beer-pickled jalapenos.

Almost three weeks later I finally present Spicy White Bean Dip with Chili Oil and Beer-Pickled Jalapenos.

That’s a mouthful.

I was inspired to make this recipe after noshing on an appetizer at Oak & Ore (OKC).

Spicy . . . → Read More: Spicy White Bean Dip with Chili Oil and Beer-Pickled Jalapenos

14 comments Recipes appetizer, cannellini beans, dip, jalapenos, olive oil, red wine vinegar, roasted garlic, white beans

Veggie Salad with Berbere

By Eliot, on August 12th, 2017

There’s an Ethiopian restaruant in Denver that we go to every summer when we’re there visiting the nieces. It’s kind of in a sketchy part of town. It’s in a seen-better-days strip mall. The sign out front has faded to oblivion. It takes almost an hour to get your food (definitely made from scratch). . . . → Read More: Veggie Salad with Berbere

23 comments Garden, Recipes, Restaurants and Eateries berbere spice, Champagne vinegar, cucumber, Ethiopian foods, garlic, grape seed oil, jalapeno, jalapenos, lemon juice, onion, salad, salads, tomatoes, Vidalia onions

Jalapeno Banana Bread

By Eliot, on August 7th, 2017

Think jalapenos and bananas can’t play nice together…think again. . . . → Read More: Jalapeno Banana Bread

17 comments Recipes, What we're growing, eating, and doing. banana, banana bread, bananas, jalapenos, quick breads

Garden Update

By Eliot, on August 2nd, 2017

Check out our tomatoes, peppers, citrus, basil and other flowering things in our gardens. . . . → Read More: Garden Update

18 comments Garden, What we're growing, eating, and doing. basil, bees, citrus, garden, Garden Updates, plumeria

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