Eliot's Eats

Insalata Russa for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on June 29th, 2016

The Italian film, “I Am Love,” was the June feature for Food ‘n Flix. I had a hard time distinguishing what was being torched (no innuendo intended) in the film but I finally landed on making this Russian salad. . . . → Read More: Insalata Russa for Food ‘n Flix

Arugula Topped Prosciutto Pizza with Basalmic Drizzle

By Eliot, on June 26th, 2016

No salad today but I am mixing it up a bit with a salad-topped pizza! . . . → Read More: Arugula Topped Prosciutto Pizza with Basalmic Drizzle

Chickpea, Artichoke, & Tomato Salad with Feta

By Eliot, on June 22nd, 2016

I knew from the get-go that my Salad-a-Day theme for the Summer of 2016 would not be a daily occurrence but I really thought I would do better. Finally, I am posting another salad today. . . . → Read More: Chickpea, Artichoke, & Tomato Salad with Feta

Blackberry Thyme

By Eliot, on June 17th, 2016

It is blackberry season here and I wanted to share a few of our favorite recipes today. Notice my clever title? At least a few of these recipes also utilize some fresh herbs. AND HERE’S A GREAT MARGARITA RECIPE! . . . → Read More: Blackberry Thyme

Garlic Scapes and Kale

By Eliot, on June 14th, 2016

Nope, I’m not posting a salad recipe today either but this leafy green veggie dish is 100% locally grown in our own garden and yard. (And, it is delicious!) . . . → Read More: Garlic Scapes and Kale

National Ice Tea Day

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2016

I am recycling, re-purposing, and reusing today. This post was originally done as a guest post for Food Stories way back in 2012. Here it is again in all its glory to celebrate National Ice Tea Day. . . . → Read More: National Ice Tea Day

The Wurst Post

By Eliot, on June 8th, 2016

Wurst, not worst…..Please read on to learn about Chris Ying’s newest publication, “The Wurst of Lucky Peach (a treasury of encased meat)” . . . → Read More: The Wurst Post

Asparagus with Chive Seasoned Mayo

By Eliot, on June 5th, 2016

Although technically not a salad, this dish is good served warm or cold the next day as a salad-like lunch. . . . → Read More: Asparagus with Chive Seasoned Mayo

Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles

By Eliot, on May 31st, 2016

It’s time for Cook the Books. Kathleen Flinn is the featured author and I enjoyed her memoir of food, recipes and love from her adventurous and sometimes eccentric family. I probably chose the strangest recipe to feature this month….Grilled Cheese and Bread & Butter Pickles . . . → Read More: Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles

Mediterranean Medley Pasta Salad

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2016

I know, I know….this isn’t exactly a “Salad-a-Day” but I am at least doing better than I did last summer. Here is today’s salad, an easy and delicious salad full of veggies. . . . → Read More: Mediterranean Medley Pasta Salad