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Curried Quinoa, Wild Rice, and Veggie Salad

By Eliot, on April 16th, 2015%

This salad was inspired from my lunch at the CIA run pop-up bakery in San Antonio last month. It combines quinoa, wild rice, peas, carrots, and radish. . . . → Read More: Curried Quinoa, Wild Rice, and Veggie Salad

Spring Breakin’ (2015)

By Eliot, on March 24th, 2015%

Follow me to San Antonio on a much needed Spring Break trip. Of course there was lots of food and fun involved. . . . → Read More: Spring Breakin’ (2015)

Coffee & Cream for Dessert

By Eliot, on February 21st, 2015%

You must try this spectacular dessert: White Chocolate Panna Cotta topped with Cappuccino Gelato. This dessert was inspired by Juniper in Tulsa. . . . → Read More: Coffee & Cream for Dessert

Coq au Vin Blanc with Carrots

By Eliot, on February 17th, 2015%

A post-Valentine’s Day recipe using a “not for Valentine’s Day” gift. . . . → Read More: Coq au Vin Blanc with Carrots

Cocktail Meatballs with Spicy Blueberry Sauce for #TripleSBites

By Eliot, on February 2nd, 2015%

Today is the day to officially kick off February (the month of romance) and #TripleSBites. #TripleSBites is a group of food bloggers who will focus on the spiciness, sauciness, and sexiness of this special romantic month.

Romance here at the Eliot’s Eats is simple. It’s all about finger foods.

Yep, a romantic dinner in . . . → Read More: Cocktail Meatballs with Spicy Blueberry Sauce for #TripleSBites

Bundles of Insane Apple Goodness

By Eliot, on January 17th, 2015%

I have three points to make on today’s post.

When a favorite blogger quits blogging it is like an old friend moved away to a third world country. Sometimes, I do use a tube of prepared bread-like substance. I refuse to name a recipe “dumplins.”

To address my first point…

Who else misses Jen at . . . → Read More: Bundles of Insane Apple Goodness

Turquoise Trail and Abiquiu

By Eliot, on January 10th, 2015%

Today is actually the day that I wrap up our New Mexico trip saga.

The odyssey began with us taking the scenic route for a holiday vacation. We continued this theme and actually did a lot of driving from our home-base in Santa Fe.

St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe, NM

On . . . → Read More: Turquoise Trail and Abiquiu

Santa Fe Christmas

By Eliot, on January 3rd, 2015%

We hope everyone had a safe and festive New Year! I am still chronicling our recent New Mexico holiday.

We started our trek into New Mexico on some deserted snowy roads on the scenic route.

NM 104 between Tucumcari and Las Vegas.

We visited two brewpubs: Duel and Santa Fe Brewing.

. . . → Read More: Santa Fe Christmas

Green Chili Hummus

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2015%

After visiting New Mexico, I am so tempted to put green chilis in anything and everything.

Case in point—this hummus.

Green Chili Hummus adapted from Dorie Greenspan

1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 c. tahini 2 T. fresh lemon juice (or to taste) 1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped . . . → Read More: Green Chili Hummus

Always take the scenic route….

By Eliot, on December 30th, 2014%

Did you catch all the clues I posted recently?

Did you wonder why I was decorating with farolitos and baking bischochitos?

I know you friends and how astute you are so I am sure some of you guessed.

Yes, we went to Santa Fe for Christmas again. It had been three years since we spent . . . → Read More: Always take the scenic route….

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