Eliot's Eats

Mediterranean Rice Salad

By Eliot, on March 4th, 2017

A savory rice is finished with a light dressing, artichokes, dried tomatoes and fresh spinach….. . . . → Read More: Mediterranean Rice Salad

King Cake (on the lighter side)

By Eliot, on February 28th, 2017

Here’s a lighter (and easier) King Cake. The dough is made with coconut oil and almond milk. The filling is the highlight of this delicious cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. . . . → Read More: King Cake (on the lighter side)

Dinner With Edward and a Cocktail (of course)

By Eliot, on February 24th, 2017

Join me for this round of Cook the Books and this month’s selection Dinner with Edward by Isabel Vincent. Of course, I have included a cocktail recipe. What’s a dinner party without a cocktail? . . . → Read More: Dinner With Edward and a Cocktail (of course)

Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Kale

By Eliot, on February 20th, 2017

This earthy Spanish dish was inspired by Pan’s Labryinth, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film. . . . → Read More: Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Kale

TLC Book Tour: Unbound and Lentil Soup with Chorizo

By Eliot, on February 16th, 2017

Join me as I ski into Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self-Discovery with a warming and hearty lentil soup. . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour: Unbound and Lentil Soup with Chorizo

Chocolate-Cherry-No-Egg-Rice-Cooker-Cake

By Eliot, on February 13th, 2017

Here is an easy dessert to whip up in your rice maker and it has an oh-so sexy Valentine’s Day title, don’t you think? . . . → Read More: Chocolate-Cherry-No-Egg-Rice-Cooker-Cake

Wild Rice Salad with Dried Fruit and Arugula

By Eliot, on February 9th, 2017

Here is a recipe from a truly beautiful book, Eat Beautiful, by Wendy Rowe. . . . → Read More: Wild Rice Salad with Dried Fruit and Arugula

Mini-Cheesecake

By Eliot, on February 5th, 2017

What? I thought we were on a rice bowl and salad challenge. We had to throw in one dessert. It’s just a mini one…. . . . → Read More: Mini-Cheesecake

Sriracha Chicken and Squash Bowls with Tahini Dressing

By Eliot, on February 1st, 2017

Yep, we are still at it.

We are one month into the 2017 Challenge: “Rice Bowls and Salads to $800 and a Sexier Husband.”

To update, we are eating salad and rice bowls consistently for lunches and dinners. Breakfast consists of Kashi bars or oatmeal (depending on time). We treat ourselves to one weekend breakfast . . . → Read More: Sriracha Chicken and Squash Bowls with Tahini Dressing

Sesame Noodles with Broccoli

By Eliot, on January 28th, 2017

Today’s recipe is based on one from Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals that Brought Me Home by Jessica Fechtor, the current Cook the Books selection. . . . → Read More: Sesame Noodles with Broccoli