Libum (Roman Honey Cakes)

Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Crystal King is the December/January selection for Cook the Books. I was inspired to make a simple honey cake that was used as a sacrifice to the Roman gods. . . . → Read More: Libum (Roman Honey Cakes)

Curried Butternut, Black Bean and Spinach Soup

A delicious hearty soup for the New Year. . . . → Read More: Curried Butternut, Black Bean and Spinach Soup

Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake

Here’s a recipe that I remember fondly from my youth, a 6-week process that Grandma would start after Halloween. . . . → Read More: Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake

Christmas Chile-Spiced Pecans

This month marked a hodge-podge of holidayish themes here at Eliot’s Eats. I definitely went down two different roads. On the one hand, I highlighted some great culinary-themed books that you might want to gift to the foodie in your life. Then, I pulled out some New Mexico-inspired holiday recipes just because….

I ended the . . . → Read More: Christmas Chile-Spiced Pecans

Green Chile Holiday Pinwheels

A staple holiday appetizer (with a green chile kick) plus a bonus cookie recipe. . . . → Read More: Green Chile Holiday Pinwheels

Biscochitos

Holiday cookies from New Mexico. (Surprise!) . . . → Read More: Biscochitos

Spiced Apple Beer Jelly

Did the summer fruit season pass you by? Do you need a quick and unusual gift for your beer snob? Heck, need a gift for anyone that loves deliciousness? You don’t need any summer fruit for this jelly…just beer and apple cider. . . . → Read More: Spiced Apple Beer Jelly

Greek Yogurt with Pomegranate, Honey and Cinnamon for #FoodnFlix #JaneAustenBites #FandomFoodies

I am posting early this month! Check out the current Food ‘n Flix film, Clueless, hosted by Heather at All Roads Lead to the Kitchen. #JaneAustenBites #FandomFoodies . . . → Read More: Greek Yogurt with Pomegranate, Honey and Cinnamon for #FoodnFlix #JaneAustenBites #FandomFoodies

Tarte Flambée

The Cook the Books Club selection this round is The Patriarch by Martin Walker. Here is my dish inspired from this mystery novel. . . . → Read More: Tarte Flambée

A Movable Thanksgiving Feast for Food ‘n Flix

This month’s FnF film is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Come along for the ride and to sample Garlic Confit Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast, Cranberry-Apple Relish with Honey, Cheddar and Pepper Muffins, Rosemary Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Shallots, Ginger Green Beans, Massaged Kale Salad w/Pomegranate and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars. . . . → Read More: A Movable Thanksgiving Feast for Food ‘n Flix