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Cook the Book: 'How to Roast a Lamb'
herb crusted rack of lamb
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
my favorite family dinner was spaghetti and garlic bread.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I'm a long-time fan of Ruhlman's blog and 101 cookbooks.
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Sourdough Bread Sticks with Parmesan and Poppy Seeds
Posted by lisal, November 20, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Cabbage and Mushroom Galette with Horseradish Sauce
Posted by lisal, November 18, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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Seared Portobello and Wilted Greens over Barley Pilaf
Posted by lisal, January 16, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Braised Carrots with Carrot-top Sauce
Posted by lisal, January 10, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Mashed potatoes, of course.
Cook the Book: 'How to Roast a Lamb'
herb crusted rack of lamb
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
my favorite family dinner was spaghetti and garlic bread.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I'm a long-time fan of Ruhlman's blog and 101 cookbooks.
Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls is my absolute favorite pumpkin recipe.
Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'
I have to say the best dessert ever was my Dad's homemade vanilla ice cream on a hot summer day.
Cook the Book: 'Japanese Hot Pots'
My favorite meal of a soup is tortilla soup with melty cheese and crispy tortilla strips on top.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was the New Basics. I went through it and added plastic tabs so I could quickly flip to each section. There are several recipes from that book that have become regulars in my weekly meal rotations. Love that book!
Seriously Meatless: Baingan Aloo Charchari
Sounds fantastic! I've been craving Indian food lately, and I've been meaning to practice cooking it more. Perfect timing.
Cook the Book: 'Dishing Up Vermont'
Right now we have fresh black eyed peas and okra in Texas. I made a tasty black eyed pea puree over the weekend and have been using okra in various dishes.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Here in Austin, bbq is a religion. My fav is the chicken at The Salt Lick.
Gluten-Free Tuesday: If It Doesn't Have Gluten in It, I'm Eating It
Great post, and now I want to try some ume plum vinegar!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Those little, Brazilian cheese bread balls are so addictive. I can't stop eating those once I start.
Seriously Meatless: Grilled Entree Salad of Poblanos, Zucchini and Tofu
I love the varied flavors and textures going on here. Sounds fantastic!
Seriously Meatless: Caramelized Onion, Potato, and Blue Cheese Tart
Looks delicious! This is perfect for a party. Congratulations on the new gig!
Cook the Book: '100 Best Vegetarian Recipes'
My favorite meatless meal has to involve mushrooms, but I'm torn between pasta and risotto.
Cook the Book: '660 Curries' by Raghavan Iyer
My first encounter with Indian cuisine was at a little, hole in the wall restaurant where we stopped for lunch one day after reading a recommendation. I had a deliciously buttery chicken dish and have been trying to learn more about the cuisine since that day.
Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'
Perfect creamed corn can only be had in the summertime.
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Cook the Book: 'L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook'
My favorite vendor is the friendliest guy around but can never remember my name. He can talk me into purchasing just about anything and is always interested in how I used my last purchase.
Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'
Ceviche. I'd love to spend time sampling every variety I can find in Peru.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
Lately, I've become interested in learning more about Ethiopian food.
Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'
It's May in Texas. I have to say peach cobbler. It can't be beat.
Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling
Freshly gathered wild morels, lightly dusted in flour, and fried in butter.
Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt
I made a homemade beet pasta dough and used it for goat cheese ravioli. Bright pinkish-purple color and delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
mashed potatoes with wasabi!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Has to be the stuffing! It's the only time of the year I make it. And ooooh so good the nest day- IF it makes it!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My favorite Thanksgiving side is cornbread-sausage stuffing. So rich, so good!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Stuffing! We love stuffing!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
I love the fresh and fresh tasting cranberry and orange relish. Yum.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Simple mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Green bean casserole, it's not really special but we only have it twice a year. I guess that's what makes it special.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My favorite Thanksgiving side is stuffing with gravy.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Sausage and cornbread stuffing. Yum!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Fried Turkey, stuffing and gingersnap gravy in one bite. By far my favorite holiday as it is truly THE holiday for food lovers! I can't wait!!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Oyster stuffing. Tough part, finding enough people who aren't oyster-phobic...
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Gotta go with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. I could eat it all.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
green bean casserole, from scratch of course!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My moms - potatoes, summer savory and crushed crackers, also includes tons of butter and a few onions - I miss stuffing since it started killing people :(
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
I love homemade warm applesauce!! That and the apple pie are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I don't like most of the other food including the turkeY!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
This year it will be pumpkin ravioli with sage brown butter sauce.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Mashed potatoes and gravy....
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Warm, fresh cornbread, straight from the oven
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
spaghetti squash with jalapeno cream. mmm...
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Dinner rolls from Cook's Illustrated. I could just eat those and nothing else.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
i love potatoes of any kind...so...creamy, garlic-y mashed potatoes.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Love it when the cranberry sauce creeps into the dressing and mashed potatoes...deeelish...hope I win :)
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Pumpkin bread like only my mother can make!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Thanksgiving wouldn't feel right without a chunky, moist dressing (or stuffing, though I'm taking Alton's advice to heart and keeping it out of my turkey this year). But I've also a particular fondness for all the orange Thanksgiving sides -- caramelized yam, pumpkin purees, fleshy marrows. Those Squash Half Moons with Butter, Sesame, and Salt sound like heaven.
Recent Posts
Sourdough Bread Sticks with Parmesan and Poppy Seeds
Posted by lisal, November 20, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Cabbage and Mushroom Galette with Horseradish Sauce
Posted by lisal, November 18, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Cheese Flautas with Cilantro Pesto and Salsa Verde
Posted by lisal, November 13, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Curry of Tofu, Mushrooms, and Eggplant
Posted by lisal, November 11, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Linguine with Frenched Green Beans and Pesto
Posted by lisal, November 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Warm Beet Salad with Parmesan Dressing
Posted by lisal, November 2, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Beer Braised Chicken Stew with Biscuits
Posted by lisal, October 30, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Cider-Glazed Apple Muffins with Blackberries
Posted by lisal, October 26, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Wild Mushroom-Egg Tacos with Blue Corn Crepes
Posted by lisal, October 18, 2009 at 8:55 AM
African-Spiced Chicken with Green Olive Sauce
Posted by lisal, October 15, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Vegetarian Crystal Dumplings and Chiu Chow Dumplings
Posted by lisal, October 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Corn and Zucchini Simmered in Coconut Milk with Thai Basil
Posted by lisal, October 5, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Composed Salad of Roasted Broccoli, Romaine, Chickpeas, and Waln
Posted by lisal, September 30, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Recent Favorites
Seared Portobello and Wilted Greens over Barley Pilaf
Posted by lisal, January 16, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Braised Carrots with Carrot-top Sauce
Posted by lisal, January 10, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Risotto ai Finocchi con Ricotta e Peperoncino
Posted by lisal, December 28, 2008 at 4:25 PM
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About lisal
Website: http://lisaiscooking.blogspot.com/
Location: lisal
About: I collect and read cookbooks, food writing, and food history books. I experiment with as many new ideas as possible each week.
Favorite foods: italian, mexican, vegetarian, home-grown
Last bite on earth: salted, chocolate-covered caramel
Mashed potatoes, of course.