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The Local Cuban Sandwich

By Eliot, on April 28th, 2015%

Keeping with the theme of “getting back to local,” I present a sandwich made with local Oklahoma products (and homemade bread, homemade pickles, and a homemade condiment). . . . → Read More: The Local Cuban Sandwich

Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on April 20th, 2015%

This recipe marks my first foray into cooking lamb. Join me as I highlight this round for Cook the Books, The Feast Nearby by Robin Mather. . . . → Read More: Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb for Cook the Books

Goat Cheese Soufflé with Garden Salad for C.L.U.E.

By Eliot, on April 8th, 2015%

Christy, aka the Culinary Diva, was my assigned C.L.U.E project for this month. April’s theme was to be all about spring vegetables and Christy’s blog was full of possibilities. (Christy is a banker by day but is also a “food enthusiast, wine aficionado, Food & Cooking Channel fanatic, and cookbook bibliomaniac, who suffers from an . . . → Read More: Goat Cheese Soufflé with Garden Salad for C.L.U.E.

Blue Hawaiian for #PartyLikeAMadMan

By Eliot, on April 3rd, 2015%

Giveaway alert! Win a copy of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook as we celebrate the season finale. . . . → Read More: Blue Hawaiian for #PartyLikeAMadMan

Spaghetti Carbonara

By Eliot, on March 21st, 2015%

Spaghetti Carbonara is one of my all time favorites and this recipe comes from my favorite food writer of all times, Ruth Reichl. Join me for this month’s Cook the Books feature, Reichl’s Comfort Me with Apples. . . . → Read More: Spaghetti Carbonara

St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Cupcakes with Boozy Frosting

By Eliot, on March 17th, 2015%

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! This month’s Food ‘n Flix selection is The Quiet Man, appropriately set in Ireland. These cupcakes are loaded, literally, and contain Guinness, Jameson’s and Bailey’s. . . . → Read More: St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Cupcakes with Boozy Frosting

Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Sriracha Sauce for C.L.U.E.

By Eliot, on March 11th, 2015%

A great appetizer, a spicy dipping sauce, and even a bonus martini….all for this month’s C.L.U.E. . . . → Read More: Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Sriracha Sauce for C.L.U.E.

Spaghetti and Meatballs for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on February 24th, 2015%

We really are an eclectic group of film goers at Food ‘n Flix. Last month we watched Bridgette Jones’ Diary, a truly adult film. We have watched many foreign films including dramas like Babette’s Feast and documentaries like Jiro Dreams of Sushi. But every once in a while, the membership likes to throw in an . . . → Read More: Spaghetti and Meatballs for Food ‘n Flix

Pomegranate-Lime Granita for C.L.U.E.

By Eliot, on February 11th, 2015%

Cook, Learn, Undertake and EAT (also known as the C.L.U.E. Society) is a similar to the board game of CLUE. It involves secrecy, fun, challenge and cooperation with the other game playing members. But don’t be alarmed, there are no murders in our society.

Here’s how it works:

Each month our members receive the . . . → Read More: Pomegranate-Lime Granita for C.L.U.E.

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Broccoli and Bacon for #TripleSBites

By Eliot, on February 9th, 2015%

Most of my featured recipes for #TripleSBites have been finger foods and appetizers because what could be more romantic than sharing food with your lover?

Although I whole heartedly endorse finger-feeding as being one of the sexier food pursuits, I would rank pasta right up there with food of romance.

This pasta . . . → Read More: Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Broccoli and Bacon for #TripleSBites

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