Skewered Tamarind Fish with Dried-Lime Butter and Chives
Middle Eastern flavors in a rich butter sauce that's bright with lime.
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lisal
I collect and read cookbooks, food writing, and food history books. I experiment with as many new ideas as possible each week.
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- Favorite foods: italian, mexican, vegetarian, home-grown
- Last bite on earth: salted, chocolate-covered caramel
Cook the Book: The Sunset Cookbook
I'm loving our winter veggies from our CSA. I saute all kinds of greens with garlic and crushed red chiles and mix with pasta, or I make vegetable-packed soups, or dips for lovely raw cauliflower.
The Crisper Whisperer: 5 Veggie-Packed Frittatas to Start Your Winter Mornings Right
I am forever making frittatas with every vegetable in the bin! Love them loaded with greens, mushrooms, chiles, and of course cheese. One of my favorite frittata fillings is roasted poblanos, mushrooms, cilantro, and jack cheese.
Cook the Book: Barefoot Contessa, 'How Easy Is That?'
My easiest dinner party meal is an old Bobby Flay dish. Black and white sesame crusted salmon with soba noodles and a lime cilantro chile sauce.
Serious Beer: The Best Pumpkin Ales
I was just about to set off on a pumpkin beer tasting adventure to find some good ones, so perfect timing! I'm looking forward to trying a few.
La Cocina de Consuelo: The Best Tex-Mex Breakfast in Austin?
This is one of my regular spots. Love their breakfast burritos!
FoodHeads, Home of Outstanding Soups and the Best Fish Tacos in Austin
I always order a sandwich there, so now I have to try their fish tacos!
Cook the Book: The Good Stuff Cookbook
My favorite is Hyde Park Bar and Grill for the turkey burger and best fries in town served with chipotle aioli.
The Crisper Whisperer: 10 Small Ways to Eat Joyfully this Summer
Great tips. I love #5 and #7. I might just read an Edible issue while making eggplant fries. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Serious Grape: Grenache Rosé
I'm looking forward to a summer full of roses. The French options listed sound fantastic!
Cook the Book: 'The Book of Tapas'
seafood stuffed piquillos
Cook the Book: 'Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods'
In Edible Austin, I'd like to see Zack Northcutt of Mulberry.
Cook the Book: 'In The Green Kitchen'
most important lesson: don't rush it. if you're making a slow-cooked dish or sweating onions or searing meat, it takes as long as it takes.
Cook the Book: 'Forgotten Skills of Cooking'
I'll be eating Irish cheeses, butter, and traditional brown bread.
Cook the Book: 'Rose's Heavenly Cakes'
carrot cake with cream cheese frosting the day after the party for which it was made.
Cook the Book: 'Italian Easy'
My favorite easy Italian meal is pasta with sauteed seasonal vegetables and good parmigiano.
Cook the Book: 'Nigella Christmas'
Chocolate shortbread sandwich cookies with a ganache filling.
Cook the Book: 'The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion'
I used to love baking sugar cookies with my Mom.
Cook the Book: 'The Art and Soul of Baking'
no question: sugar cookies. my mom and I make the best!
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.
Kouign-Amann
These Breton pastries are all about the butter and sugar.
Shrimp Moqueca
A spicy, Brazilian stew with exciting flavor.
Chocolate Chip Cherry Scones
Buttery, flaky scones studded with chocolate chips and juicy tart cherries.
Black Olive Gourgeres
Cheese puffs made with olive oil instead of butter and full of chopped Kalamata olives.
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas with Swiss Chard
Homemade enchiladas for Tex-Mex cravings.
Roman-style Artichokes
An easy, braised artichoke dish with white wine, olive oil, and garlic.
Burnt Caramel Cake
An old-fashioned, caramel-dream of a cake.
Red and Golden Beet and Cheese Tart
Another great use of roasted beets.
Mini Strawberry Tarte Tatins
A dessert that will make you want to lick the plate.
Asparagus Pesto with Herb Pasta
A favorite dish made better than ever with fresh, local ingredients.
Hot Cross Buns
Not completely traditional but rich and delicious hot cross buns.
Spinach and Red Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Halloumi
More than a just a simple spinach salad with ras-el-hanout seasoned halloumi and pomegranate molasses dressing.
Whole Wheat and Oat Bread with Golden Raisins
An exciting bread adventure with sourdough starter and golden raisins.
Chickpea Samosas with Spicy Mint Sauce
The crunchy crust and fluffy potato filling topped with the spicy, herby sauce were well worth the effort.
Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts and Mexican-Style Chocolate Sauce
Cinnamony doughnuts are ideal vehicles for this rich and flavorful chocolate sauce
Roasted Carrot Soup with Dukkah Spice and Yogurt
This easy soup is an example of simple being perfect.
Little Gianduia Turnovers
A quick puff pastry that really works is filled with homemade gianduia.
Fried Eggs with Chard and Saffron-Red Pepper Hollandaise
An updated classic sauce with great color and flavor.
Guinness Brownies with Butterscotch Fudge
A rich, cakey brownie with chocolate chips topped with a decadent butterscotch fudge frosting.
Roasted Poblano and Caramelized Onion Dip
An irresistible dip for your favorite chips.
Vegetarian Muffuletta
A vegetarian take on a New Orlean's classic.
Marinated Cauliflower, Olive, and Caper Salad
Using end-of-season cauliflower for a dish with more zip.
Walnut Spice Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Perfect for a birthday, white cake and spice cake layers are covered with chocolate fudge frosting.
Cornish Game Hen Cacciatore with Mascarpone Polenta
Flavors from peppers, tomatoes, and wine worked their magic for this cacciatore sauce.
Mustard-Glazed Turbot with Roasted Potatoes and Chive Puree
A better-than-I-expected kind of dish with fresh, herby, chive puree for seared fish.... More
Seared Portobello and Wilted Greens over Barley Pilaf
A grainy, healthy, vegetarian meal that also happens to be delicious.... More
Braised Carrots with Carrot-top Sauce
A pretty and delicious dish with bright, balanced flavors from Happy in the Kitchen.... More
Roasted Squash Salad
A perfect combination flavors.... More
Cranberry Vanilla Coffeecake
Crunchy topped, tender in the center, perfect coffeecake.... More
Risotto ai Finocchi con Ricotta e Peperoncino
Fennel risotto with hot red chilis... More
Spaghettini Con Sugo di Tonno
A simple pasta dish made with really good canned tuna.... More
Honey Peanut Wafers
Thin, chewy cookies with chopped honey roasted peanuts.... More
My favorite kitchen diy is making fresh pasta.