Eliot's Eats

Brandied Grapes

By Eliot, on March 20th, 2016

This month’s Food ‘n Flix movie selection was “A Walk in the Clouds.” Please keep reading to see the dish that was inspired by the film. . . . → Read More: Brandied Grapes

Whiskey Cherry Smashes

By Eliot, on March 16th, 2016

Spring Break is here! Join me in toasting a week off from school related headaches! . . . → Read More: Whiskey Cherry Smashes

What to read and catch up on…

By Eliot, on March 14th, 2016

Spring Break does hold a small get-a-way for us but no big trip as in the past. (See New Orleans and San Antonio for past trips.)

This year is going to be low key so I can catch up on a lot of reading.

Currently, I am finishing The Unprejudiced Palate: Classic Thoughts on Food . . . → Read More: What to read and catch up on…

Chorizo Wedge Salad with Ascolana Olives

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2016

Ah, Spring Break!

It is finally here.

Hallelujahs all around!

To celebrate the start of Spring Break, I finally decided to actually “cook” dinner. I texted The Hubs and said wedge salads and whiskey smashes (more about these later) were on the menu.

I really didn’t know where I was going with “The Wedge” until . . . → Read More: Chorizo Wedge Salad with Ascolana Olives

Surprise Carrot Cake for Blogger CLUE

By Eliot, on March 9th, 2016

The theme for this month’s Blogger C.L.U.E. Society is EASTER. See what I whipped up for an Easter dessert. . . . → Read More: Surprise Carrot Cake for Blogger CLUE

Deviled Egg Tacos (with Sikil Pak)

By Eliot, on March 6th, 2016

Don’t skip this post. Sikil Pak is a delicious Yucatán dip made with toasted pepitas. Spread this on a artisan corn tortilla, add some deviled eggs….delicioso! . . . → Read More: Deviled Egg Tacos (with Sikil Pak)

An Uncommon Surprise

By Eliot, on March 5th, 2016

Find out what surprise was on my doorstep that made an otherwise crappy day very uncommonly good. . . . → Read More: An Uncommon Surprise

Giant Tiered Lasagna

By Eliot, on March 3rd, 2016

This is a hefty meal that serves at least twelve people, but don’t worry, the leftovers freeze beautifully. If you don’t have a crowd coming to dinner, make this anyway and freeze portions for weeknight dinners. . . . → Read More: Giant Tiered Lasagna

Paneer Kofta for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on February 26th, 2016

Join me as I highlight a delightful film, The Lunchbox, for February’s Food ‘n Flix feature. I also tackle these delicious Indian fried fritter balls. . . . → Read More: Paneer Kofta for Food ‘n Flix

Pina Colada Cake

By Eliot, on February 20th, 2016

Here’s a forgotten recipe that was published in Taste of Home magazine in December. . . . → Read More: Pina Colada Cake