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Cook the Book: 'The Barcelona Cookbook'
The first time I ever had a tapas meal, we were in a little bar visiting Asheville, NC. Suddenly a woman at the bar fell backward--stool and all--almost hitting our table, and spilling the entire contents of her sizeable purse! She needed more tapas, fewer drinks--anyway, it was so long ago I've forgotten what our little plates were, only that we ordered about thirty and spent so much!
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
My favorite burger has grilled pineapple and bacon on it!
Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'
I too love feijoada, also (deep fried) Bolinho de chuva either sweet or salty.
Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt
Today I invented "pizza mac." The lower layer is noodles with mozzarella, provolone, asiago, ricotta, eggs, a little basil and diced kalamata olives. On top of that is a thin layer of red sauce and pepperoni, topped with more mozarella and cheddar--a pizza like top. Bake until bubbly.
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
We invited two dozen people to a cookout, planning to serve halibut. Most said they didn't care for fish, so we decided to grill chicken along with the regular portions of halibut. The salsas and sides could go with either. When the meat was done, I went around and asked each person to take a bite sample of the fish anyway (about a cubic inch). People helped themselves to fixins buffet-style, and we set the chicken and fish out for self service as well. After the party, we had no fish and only two chicken breasts left over!
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
I make black bean enchiladas, and we don't miss the meat!
Cook the Book: 'Osteria'
I love spicy black bean chili when it's cold.
I also sometimes make lentil soup with fennel.
Cook the Book: 'The Great Wings Book'
I love guacamole and chips!
Weekend DVD Giveaway: 'Bottle Shock'
Pour, swirl, sniff, savor
warming red wine--today's bliss,
tomorrow's headache!
Cook the Book: 'The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook'
I love a good risotto, perhaps with fennel and shrimp. Start with a greek salad, end with baklava.
Cook the Book: 'Into the Vietnamese Kitchen'
No more soda pop! Empty calories galore!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'American Cheeses'
I love goat cheese, but I could use help finding out who makes it around here.
Cook the Book: Jamie at Home
I enjoy potatoes in winter, for example, potato leek soup or a recent hit, rosemary scalloped potatoes (with asiago cheese).
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage
Artz Rib House or the Salt Lick in Austin, TX--I am in Texas two or three times a year.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates
In the south, we have something called mud pie. That's chocolate!
Cook the Book: 'Second Helpings of Roast Chicken'
I make homemade, vegetarian stock, which makes wonderful soups and goes in a lot of other things. But, the sour cream tends to get moldy before the end.
Cook the Book: 'Fat'
I use extra virgin olive oil in salad dressings--sometimes I combine it with red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, sometimes balsamic or raspberry vinager and garlic or herbs (try minced mint in the raspberry, over salad containing berries). I also like to put avocado slices which contain healthy fat on salads and some soups.
Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'
I like spicy sausage and fennel in a tomato sauce.
Cook the Book: 'Eat Me: The Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin'
I changed up the filling from spanakopeta by omitting the egg and adding a little cream cheese to meld the filling. Then I nixed the phyllo dough (time consuming!) and wrapped the filling in wonton wrappers, deep fried them, and they have been a great success. My husband calls them "fried things."
Cook the Book: 'The Modern Baker'
My biggest downfall was my first attempt at baked beans, as a novice cook years ago: double the recipe and I must have doubled the time--results were hard, dry, and so stuck to the dish that rather than try to remove it I actually threw out the baking dish. And I was poor and never threw anything out, but this was BAD.
Cook the Book: 'Olives and Oranges'
I love a crispy pickle with my sandwich! I also eat crispy serrano peppers.
Cook the Book: Bobby Flay's Grill It!
Bobby Flay could cook for me, since I love spicy food!
Cook the Book: 'Sweety Pies'
I just love chocolate pecan pie from Austin, Texas!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I think the ghost of Julia Child will be with most of us, whether or not we recognize it, and these days, I love watching the Iron Chefs.
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As a newlywed many moons ago, I was distracted while my pie baked--into a black cindery crisp! I mean it was totally forgotten, and the smoke that came when the door was opened---