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The Monkey Gland Cocktail

January 9, 2017September 29, 2017 absinthe, Gin, grenadine, orange

To be honest, the Monkey Gland cocktail sounds gross. Glands are not particularly appetizing. But who am I to rename a cocktail, particularly when it's been around since the 1920s? It is what it is, but trust me, it's delicious. I was first introduced to this drink by the PDT... Read More

✷ Mains

My Husband’s Favorite: Korean Fried Chicken

November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 chicken

I've always been a fan of fried chicken. Hot or cold, I can't seem to resist it, yet my husband has always been rather lukewarm about traditional fried chicken. Then I made him Korean Fried Chicken. Now it's the only fried chicken he wants. The basic steps to this recipe are... Read More

✷ Soups and Stews

Incomparable French Onion Soup

November 7, 2016February 14, 2021 onions

There is very little in the soup world that compares to French Onion soup. At once both luxurious and comforting, there is something magical about the sweet, savory, umami bomb that is a steaming bowl of French Onion soup with a perfectly gratinéed toast point on top. Since French... Read More

✷ Recipe Veggies and Salads

Brussels Sprout Salad

July 18, 2014September 1, 2016 brussels sprouts, salad, vegetables

Sometimes, a dish is so stinkin' simple you don't know how you didn't think of it yourself. For me, vegetable slaws and simple salads are where it's at. Broccoli slaw, coleslaw, and asparagus salad are all variations on the same delicious theme. Slice a crunchy vegetable thin, dress it with... Read More

✷ Recipe Side Dishes Veggies and Salads

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

July 6, 2014September 1, 2016 cauliflower, sides, vegetables

I was watching tv last week and saw a show extolling the virtues of cauliflower. It's an anti-inflammatory, it's high in anti-oxidants, it increases blood flow. All that is well and good. I am a huge proponent of eating healthily, and I am certain that vegetables are good for me,... Read More

✷ Recipe Soups and Stews

Chicken Tortilla Soup

June 29, 2014September 1, 2016 chicken, Mexican, soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe I love soup, but hot soup in the summer doesn't really call to me unless it's chicken tortilla. The spiciness of the broth cooled down by cheese and sour cream, the fresh cilantro, these all scream summer. Although honestly, I wouldn't turn down a bowl of... Read More

✷ Recipe Sweets

Jeni’s Splendid Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream

June 27, 2014October 20, 2016 buttermilk, ice cream, strawberry, sweets

How to make Jeni's Splendid roasted strawberry buttermilk ice creamI have two favorite words when it comes to ice cream, and those words are "Jeni's Splendid." Jeni's Splendid is an artisan ice cream company out of Columbus, OH. I've never eaten ice cream from her shop. I've never eaten it... Read More

✷ Recipe Snacks Testing

Refrigerator Pickles

June 24, 2014September 1, 2016 pickles, snacks, vegetables, vinegar

Who doesn't love a good pickle? Crunchy, fresh and tangy, the bright acidity wakes up anything you serve it with. I haven't met a pickle I didn't enjoy, from little cornichons to sweet bread and butter, but my hands-down favorite is a crunchy, dilly, sour pickle. I was originally feeding... Read More

✷ Recipe Sweets Treats

Homemade Oreos

June 21, 2014September 1, 2016 baking, chocolate, cookies, sweets

As a kid, I loved oreo cookies. Okay, fine, I'll admit it, I still love oreos. So when I first saw TKOs (Thomas Keller Oreos) at Bouchon Bakery, I was hooked. I had to make them at home. The best part about home cooking and baking is the freedom you have to... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Spanikopita (Greek Spinach Phyllo Pie)

May 10, 2014September 1, 2016 cheese, Greek, spinach

I don't know what brought it on, but I've been in the mood to play with Greek dishes. While I've eaten many versions of spanikopita, I hadn't made my own until recently, and let me just say that this entree is both easy and substantial enough to make anyone happy... Read More