Eliot's Eats

New Orleans, À la une

By Eliot, on April 2nd, 2014

Eat New Orleans…what else is there to say… . . . → Read More: New Orleans, À la une

Napa Turkey Salad

By Eliot, on March 30th, 2014

I count the days until spring every year. The count down starts in August.

Softball season starts and merges with football season. In November—no more Friday nights standing in the cold. Then, Thanksgiving is here and basketball season begins. Winter Break comes and goes and we are still playing roundball. Sometime in middle to late . . . → Read More: Napa Turkey Salad

Mark Twain, Beignets, New Orleans and Cook the Book

By Eliot, on March 28th, 2014

This round of Cook the Books featured “Twain’s Feast,” How fortunate for me during my week of New Orleans posts. . . . → Read More: Mark Twain, Beignets, New Orleans and Cook the Book

Spring Breakin’

By Eliot, on March 25th, 2014

I started out my Spring Break with a snowy trip to Taterville……. . . . → Read More: Spring Breakin’

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

By Eliot, on March 23rd, 2014

For the Food ‘n Flix film this month, we all watched “Stranger Than Fiction.” I was inspired by Ana’s sultry description of baked goods to make these Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges. . . . → Read More: Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

“Ready for Spring” Strawberry Muffins #TwelveLoaves

By Eliot, on March 20th, 2014

Yep, I am ready.

The time has changed and we have all sprung back.

The snow, ice and polar vortexes are gone.

I have seen a robin.

It is time for spring.

Welcome sunshine.

To celebrate (and to participate in #TwelveLoaves) I decided to use some fresh strawberries. It won’t be long and . . . → Read More: “Ready for Spring” Strawberry Muffins #TwelveLoaves

Marinated Cheese in a Jar

By Eliot, on March 18th, 2014

I saw this technique in the March 2013 issue of Sunset and loved the idea. This recipe is attributed to David Tanis (a Chez Panisse alum) from his cookbook One Good Dish: The Pleasures of a Simple Meal.

I perused through this book on Amazon and a few recipes caught my eye . . . → Read More: Marinated Cheese in a Jar

White Bean-Tomato Soup with Chickpea “Croutons”

By Eliot, on March 15th, 2014

For my very first Secret Recipe Club assignment back in July 2011, I tried to roast chickpeas. I love chickpeas and I love wasabi peas so I had high hopes. They came out soggy and chewy, not crunchy and delicious. (Needless to say I moved on to another recipe.)

Recently I was reading some great . . . → Read More: White Bean-Tomato Soup with Chickpea “Croutons”

Peachy Keen Granola Bars

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2014

Patiently waiting for spring here.

I am tired of the record lows.

I am tired of the snow, sleet, and ice in March.

I am ready for warm temperatures, working in the yard and garden, and harvesting our produce.

As I was experiencing another snow day earlier this month (and don’t get me wrong, I . . . → Read More: Peachy Keen Granola Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies–“Awright, awright, awright”

By Eliot, on March 9th, 2014

These brownies could easily be made gluten-free. They also have the alternative title of the Matthew McConaughey “Awright, awright, awright” Brownies. Intrigued? . . . → Read More: Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies–“Awright, awright, awright”