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Homemade Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard

By Eliot, on June 6th, 2014%

It can’t be Champagne unless the bubbly is bottled in that French region.

Sweet onions can’t be called Vidalias unless they are from that specific area in Georgia.

True New Mexico green chiles can’t be called that unless they are grown in Hatch, NM.

So, Dijon mustard must be the same—it can’t be true Dijon . . . → Read More: Homemade Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard

Granola Cinnamon Rolls

By Eliot, on June 3rd, 2014%

The dough is vegan but I can’t find a substitute for the butter in the filling. Gotta have that buttah! . . . → Read More: Granola Cinnamon Rolls

Italian Quinoa-White Bean Salad

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2014%

So, you’ve heard there’s no such thing as a free lunch, right?

Well, at my school, there is.

One of the few perks of the teachers and staff is that we all get a free lunch. Really, this does add up and it is a real benefit. I hate to complain, though, but I wish . . . → Read More: Italian Quinoa-White Bean Salad

Persian Ice Cream and Chocolate Bundt Cake

By Eliot, on May 25th, 2014%

Read on for delicious ice cream and cake recipes inspired by this month’s Cook the Books selection: Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas. . . . → Read More: Persian Ice Cream and Chocolate Bundt Cake

Rosemary Lemonade

By Eliot, on May 21st, 2014%

This month Food ‘n Flix feature is Bridesmaids. Intrigued? Here’s my recipe inspired from Helen’s frou-frou Parisian wedding shower. . . . → Read More: Rosemary Lemonade

Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Muffins and an old friend…

By Eliot, on May 18th, 2014%

Banana Granola Chocolate Chip Muffins from Eliot's Eats

Today is posting day for Secret Recipe Club‘s Group C! Secret Recipe Club is a group of rabid food bloggers that are kept in line by some truly marvelous hosts: Jane, Sarah, Suzanne, and the fabulous Group C host, Debbi. Each month the membership receives a “secret pal” and must choose something from the assigned . . . → Read More: Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Muffins and an old friend…

Black Bean-Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Christmas Sauce

By Eliot, on May 14th, 2014%

Like you, I read lots and lots of Cinco de Mayo recipes this month. I even posted one myself. There were lots of delicious Mexican-inspired recipes and I was most taken with Liz of That Skinny Chick Can Bake fame and her Smoky Black Bean Dip.

I have a really bad habit of making appetizers . . . → Read More: Black Bean-Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Christmas Sauce

Making Red Chile Sauce with Dried Chile Pods

By Eliot, on May 11th, 2014%

…and dreaming about New Mexico. . . . → Read More: Making Red Chile Sauce with Dried Chile Pods

Cherry Lemon Vanilla Margaritas

By Eliot, on May 5th, 2014%

Happy Cinco de Mayo, ya’ll! This will be one of the obligatory margarita postings for today’s holiday, but I hope you keep reading….it is extraordinary! . . . → Read More: Cherry Lemon Vanilla Margaritas

Chinese Five-Spice Tea Cookies

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2014%

If you recall, my last post was a Furious Five-Spice Noodle Soup. I hadn’t had a lot of experience with this spice but I am now in love with it.

The smell of the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fennel along with the spiciness of Szechuan peppercorns made me think how good these flavors (and . . . → Read More: Chinese Five-Spice Tea Cookies

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