Eliot's Eats

Autumn Buddha Bowl Recipe (A Belated “In My Kitchen”)

By Eliot, on April 27th, 2022

A few birthday items, some produce, a Buddha Bowl recipe and some pumpkin stuff. That’s my November IMK in a nutshell. (Oh, and a new cookbook!) . . . → Read More: Autumn Buddha Bowl Recipe (A Belated “In My Kitchen”)

Roasted Pepper Spaghetti (with Spaghetti Squash and Mushrooms)

By Eliot, on April 21st, 2022

I’m trying to be more inspired in the kitchen but truth be told we’re eating a lot of frozen (but homemade) food that was stored in the freezer, simply grilling something, or (gasp) eating takeout pizza.

It’s just hard to come up with new ideas that don’t require a lot of brain . . . → Read More: Roasted Pepper Spaghetti (with Spaghetti Squash and Mushrooms)

Tears of the Moon Cocktail for Jungle Cruise and Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on April 16th, 2022

Here’s a magical cocktail to highlight this month’s Movies & Munchies feature film, Jungle Cruise. . . . → Read More: Tears of the Moon Cocktail for Jungle Cruise and Movies & Munchies

Show Us Your Books, April 2022

By Eliot, on April 12th, 2022

Here’s what I read in March. The list is a bit shorter than the last two months.

There’s one “cookbook,” one foodie read, an art book, a massive saga and a couple of book club selections.

Healing Spices Handbook by Barbara Brownell Grogan My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always been very interested in . . . → Read More: Show Us Your Books, April 2022

“In My Kitchen” April 2022

By Eliot, on April 2nd, 2022

Seedlings are growing, there’s a few new products in the kitchen, and I have a huge curve ball this month! . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” April 2022

Sweet and Spicy Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Eliot, on March 27th, 2022

Today’s recipe is inspired from Red Sparrow, the Cook the Books selection for February/March. . . . → Read More: Sweet and Spicy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cheesy Green Chile Bean and Beef Burritos for Off the Menu

By Eliot, on March 21st, 2022

Welcome to this month’s Movies & Munchies feature: Off the Menu. The film is set in New Mexico so I was pumped. I’m including some of my New Mexican recipes too today. . . . → Read More: Cheesy Green Chile Bean and Beef Burritos for Off the Menu

Shepherd’s Pie with Guinness

By Eliot, on March 17th, 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. In honor of the holiday, I present a Shepherd’s Pie with Guinness! I’m also including a round up of past St. Patrick’s Day recipes!. . . . → Read More: Shepherd’s Pie with Guinness

Healing Spices review and a roasted cauliflower recipe

By Eliot, on March 13th, 2022

It’s rare that I do a book review that is not a part of Cook the Books Club or TLC Book Tours or Book Club Cookbook. Today I am reviewing a book I received for Christmas. Mom told me about it but it didn’t make the trip in the gift bags in December. My sister . . . → Read More: Healing Spices review and a roasted cauliflower recipe

Rabbit Food with Chicken Nuggets (and a book review of The Damage Done

By Eliot, on March 10th, 2022

In a world where it seems like we are living out a dystopian plot, it’s nice to read something that appears to depict utopia. The Damage Done by Michael Landweber might be just what we need.

About the novel: For fans of Ben Winters and Sarah Pinsker, this mind-bending and thought-provoking novel pushes the . . . → Read More: Rabbit Food with Chicken Nuggets (and a book review of The Damage Done