Eliot's Eats

“Tio Mario’s Famous Chile Con Carne Colorado-Style Burritos” for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on March 22nd, 2021

This Cook the Books round features Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef by Aarón Sánchez. It’s an honest look at the world of cooking and the chef himself. These burritos, attributed to his uncle, are worth the time to make. The book is more than worthy to pick up. Delicious! . . . → Read More: “Tio Mario’s Famous Chile Con Carne Colorado-Style Burritos” for Cook the Books

Whiskey-Cherry-Pecan Cookies

By Eliot, on March 17th, 2021

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy these whiskey spiked cookies to celebrate the holiday. This is also the featured recipe for March’s Food ‘n Flix feature film: P.S. I Love You. . . . → Read More: Whiskey-Cherry-Pecan Cookies

Sourdough Granola Muffins

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2021

These granola muffins are a great grab-n-go breakfast. Use your sourdough discard and toss in whatever you like: dried fruit, more nuts. If you don’t have granola, use some oatmeal with a bit of cinnamon. Hope you enjoy! . . . → Read More: Sourdough Granola Muffins

“In My Kitchen” March 2021

By Eliot, on March 7th, 2021

Let’s see, besides Snowmageddon, what’s been happening at EE for February? A Valentine’s Day dinner, some new towels, a great tea find, Penzey spices, and hoarding canning lids. See what else is happening “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” March 2021

Dandelion Jelly and Falling from Trees

By Eliot, on March 2nd, 2021

Good morning! Is Spring even getting close to emerging where you are? I am actually writing this post on an early February morning when it is -11F. New record low of course…just another 100 year weather occurrence which seems to be happening more and more.

Weather and climate change are catalysts for a new short . . . → Read More: Dandelion Jelly and Falling from Trees

Spicy Lentil Soup

By Eliot, on February 25th, 2021

Tired of snow, polar vortexes, COVID? This soup will make your day a whole lot brighter. You can seriously make this with what’s in your pantry and fridge. It’s nothing fancy but it can be a bright spot in your day (or week). . . . → Read More: Spicy Lentil Soup

Cherry-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

By Eliot, on February 21st, 2021

This is a delicious oatmeal cookie that I adapted and morphed from Momofuku Milk Bar‘s Oat Cookie. I had much better results with this recipe than previous tries from the cookbook’s recipes. . . . → Read More: Cherry-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

#AllGirlsBlogParty and a Gourmet Breakfast Sandwich

By Eliot, on February 16th, 2021

Welcome to the All Girls Blog Party! Today’s celebration is not an exclusive event. We welcome all, but we are celebrating the new book by Emily Layden: All Girls.

About the Book:

A keenly perceptive coming of age novel for fans of Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, and J. Courtney Sullivan, All Girls follows nine young . . . → Read More: #AllGirlsBlogParty and a Gourmet Breakfast Sandwich

Cheesy Onion Dip for Super Bowl LV

By Eliot, on February 7th, 2021

Get your Super Bowl dip game face on and dive into this cheesy-oniony concoction. . . . → Read More: Cheesy Onion Dip for Super Bowl LV

“In My Kitchen” February 2021

By Eliot, on February 2nd, 2021

There’s one or two new cookbooks “In My Kitchen.” Here’s a review of Momofuku Milk Bar by Cristina Tosi (along with a few other happenings from last month). . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” February 2021