Not Undercooked Risotto

I’m hosting the Dec/Jan round for Cook the Books. Cook the Books is a group of like minded culinary readers who obsess with foodie fiction and non-fiction alike. Well, maybe it’s not an obsession for all of us but I certainly could find a bit to relate to in Dan Adhoot’s Undercooked: How I Let . . . → Read More: Not Undercooked Risotto

Coq Au Vin-ish (with Rosé )

Prior to the holidays (and honestly even through Christmas), I just didn’t cook that much. At. All. The Hubs was on a diet in a weight lost contest at work. (Kudos to him; he won!) So, we were eating mostly salads around here. I really don’t consider salads cooking but some were truly worthy and . . . → Read More: Coq Au Vin-ish (with Rosé )

Spicy-Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

I have been posting black-eyed pea dips and appetizers on New Year’s for quite a few years. Some of these are creamy and served hot and some are cold or at room temperature. Honestly, I was never a black-eyed pea fan growing up, but I am now. I love creating these new recipes that fool . . . → Read More: Spicy-Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Madagascar for December’s Movies & Munchies

I’m pulling a recipe from the archives today and making treats for the Madagascar traveling animals. . . . → Read More: Madagascar for December’s Movies & Munchies

A Harvest Salad for The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

Mixed Greens Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Apples and Maple Vinaigrette. That’s a mouthful so I just went with the Harvest Salad from the book. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living is the Oct/Nov selection for Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: A Harvest Salad for The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

While I wasn’t that impressed with Mall Cop, I was totally impressed with this apple pie. The family loved this pie, too. and I think it will become a Thanksgiving tradition. . . . → Read More: Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

Marinated Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Kale from Company by Amy Thielen

I’m back to reviewing some of the new and “best” cookbooks of 2023. Today’s review is of Company by Amy Thielen.

About the book:

One of Food & Wine’s Best Cookbooks of Fall 2023

From beloved writer and cook Amy Thielen comes a year of inventive recipes and twenty menus for the “let’s do it . . . → Read More: Marinated Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Kale from Company by Amy Thielen

A Halloween-y Post for Movies & Munchies

I wasn’t sure what movie I wanted to watch for the October Movies & Munchies post but I knew what I wanted to make: Boursin Boo. . . . → Read More: A Halloween-y Post for Movies & Munchies

Egg Salad for The Shape of Water and Movies & Munchies

Our Movies & Munchies film for this month was The Shape of Water. I was inspired by the egg munching monster. . . . → Read More: Egg Salad for The Shape of Water and Movies & Munchies

Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad

Love & Saffron is the August/September selection for Cook the Books. Read on about this charming novel about friendship, letters and food. . . . → Read More: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad