The 2011 Texas Heat Wave was one of the worst ever on record with DFW experiencing 40 consecutive days over 100 degrees F and more than 70 days over 100 degrees F. There were rolling brown-outs because of the demand placed upon the electrical grid. Drought conditions made wild fires sweep across the state. Trying to find ways to beat the heat and stay cool was always a chore. Cooking inside raised the house temperature while grilling outside was unbearable. Then I stumbled across this simple and refreshing Watermelon, Avocado and Shrimp Salad. You should try this on a hot summer afternoon with a nice glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. Serves 4.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Eggplant Parmesan Rolls with Swiss Chard and Fresh Mint
We have a small garden in our backyard that provides us lots of pleasure. We grow, among other things, Aubergine Eggplant (the large dark purple ones found at your local grocer) and Swiss Chard (both red and green). We also have an abundant supply of mint in separate container (if you plant it in the ground it will take over everything). This is a recipe we stumbled across one day that allowed us to use our garden as the primary food supplier. It is a wonderful recipe and satisfies Baby Lady’s vegetarian needs. Continue reading Eggplant Parmesan Rolls with Swiss Chard and Fresh Mint
Roasted Split Chicken with Mustard Crust
Cooking Time 35 minutes; Serves 4
Part of the joy of food and cooking is watching TV cooking shows. Like everything else, some are really good. Some are not so good. Some inspire me to cook something new, try different techniques or experience different flavor combinations. This is a wonderful Jacque Pepin recipe we saw while watching TV at my Dad’s house one Sunday afternoon. It looked so good we simply had to try it. We have shared this recipe with several of our friends who have raved about it, too. Not only is this lick the plate delicious but it’s easy and quick for weeknight meals.
Stuffed Roasted Red Chile a la Richard
We were at the market shopping when we found these fabulous, fresh red Anaheim peppers. We simply could not resist the urge to buy them because they were so beautiful and would make such a pretty dish. So, we bought them having no idea what we would do with them.
We got home and discussed what to do and both agreed roasting the peppers seemed the way to go. I fired up the gas grill and let it do its thing.
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