Sometimes the best laid schemes o mice and women gang aft a-gley, as this surely aint yo Mama’s green bean casserole. It also wasn’t what was originally planned. Nevertheless, sometimes mistakes produce the best dishes. This is one of those dishes and I assure you we will cook this as part of our annual Thanksgiving meal from now on. It really is that good. Continue reading Not Yo Mama’s Green Bean Casserole
Why in the world would you want to make your own pumpkin puree? I mean, they sell it in cans at the grocery store, you know the same place they sell the fresh pumpkins you want to kill and cook to make fresh pumpkin puree. Chefs and home cooks rave about the convenience of canned pumpkin. Why in the world should I bother with my own? Continue reading Pumpkin Puree
This was a really fun Fall meal. I realize a lot of people don’t care for burssel sprouts but this is a wonderful way to prepare them that makes a tremendous meal. Who knows, once you try this dish you may reconsider your disdain for brussel sprouts. It really is good and my kids (granted they’re all grown now) will even eat this. Continue reading Roasted Chicken on Brussel Sprout Hash with Mustard Cream Sauce
Well, temps in DFW are back in the 80s again. It’s so hard to get in a Fall mood when it’s 88 F outside. Now, granted it’s better than 100 F but let’s be realistic. It is November after all. I have all these soups, stews and braises I want to cook but the weather just isn’t cooperating. So, it’s grilling time. We broke out the cedar planks and did some salmon with a wonderful light salsa and those gorgeous homegrown pomegranates. To accompany the meal we grilled some gorgeous asparagus I found at the market. Pretty good dinner even if I say so myself. 😉 Continue reading Cedar Plank Salmon with Orange & Pomegranate Salsa Accompanied with Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Vinaigrette
OK, I can hear some of you now asking Onion What???? Why in the world would you confit onions? Continue reading Onion Confit
I’m not the only one on a Southwestern cuisine food kick. Even Baby Lady got into the act with her take on a french classic, potatoes au gratin. The result was lip smackin’ good, too. Continue reading Baby Lady’s Green Chile Potatoes au Gratin
This will be a particularly long post because today’s post is more about technique and flavor. Also, while this meal may not be the prettiest meal I have ever posted it was absolutely delicious. It was cooked on a rock, too, a salt rock that is. Now, some of you are wondering how you can cook a piece of protein on a salt rock. Well, read further and find out. 🙂 Continue reading Cooking on a Rock: Striped Marlin with Roasted Poblano Citrus Pesto and Garlicky Roasted Broccoli
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