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Cook the Book: 'Home Made'

My favorite kitchen diy is making fresh pasta.

lisal at 6:13PM on 08/29/11

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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.

lisal at 10:14AM on 01/11/11

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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.

lisal at 10:12AM on 01/11/11

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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.

lisal at 11:07AM on 10/28/10

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Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon with Armenian Rice

Posted by lisal, February 10, 2012 at 10:55 AM

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Oatmeal-Maple Scones

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Grilled Carrot Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Posted by lisal, February 2, 2012 at 11:55 AM

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Goat Cheesecakes with Citrus and Candied Beets

Posted by lisal, January 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

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Mustard-Glazed Turbot with Roasted Potatoes and Chive Puree

Posted by lisal, March 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM

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Seared Portobello and Wilted Greens over Barley Pilaf

Posted by lisal, January 16, 2009 at 3:55 PM

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Braised Carrots with Carrot-top Sauce

Posted by lisal, January 10, 2009 at 4:55 PM

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Roasted Squash Salad

Posted by lisal, January 7, 2009 at 2:55 PM

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lisal got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tofu?

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Recent Comments

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Home Made'

My favorite kitchen diy is making fresh pasta.

lisal at 6:13PM on 08/29/11

From Serious Eats

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.

lisal at 10:14AM on 01/11/11

From Serious Eats

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.

lisal at 10:12AM on 01/11/11

From Serious Eats

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.

lisal at 11:07AM on 10/28/10

From Drinks

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.

lisal at 9:11AM on 10/08/10

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La Cocina de Consuelo: The Best Tex-Mex Breakfast in Austin?

This is one of my regular spots. Love their breakfast burritos!

lisal at 9:07AM on 10/08/10

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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!

lisal at 3:30PM on 07/28/10

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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.

lisal at 6:46PM on 06/22/10

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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!

lisal at 11:25AM on 06/15/10

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Serious Grape: Grenache Rosé

I'm looking forward to a summer full of roses. The French options listed sound fantastic!

lisal at 1:31PM on 06/04/10

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Cook the Book: 'The Book of Tapas'

seafood stuffed piquillos

lisal at 5:16PM on 05/24/10

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Cook the Book: 'Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods'

In Edible Austin, I'd like to see Zack Northcutt of Mulberry.

lisal at 3:11PM on 04/27/10

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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.

lisal at 5:53PM on 04/20/10

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Cook the Book: 'Forgotten Skills of Cooking'

I'll be eating Irish cheeses, butter, and traditional brown bread.

lisal at 6:13PM on 03/16/10

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Cook the Book: 'Rose's Heavenly Cakes'

carrot cake with cream cheese frosting the day after the party for which it was made.

lisal at 6:09PM on 03/16/10

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Cook the Book: 'Italian Easy'

My favorite easy Italian meal is pasta with sauteed seasonal vegetables and good parmigiano.

lisal at 12:43PM on 03/10/10

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Cook the Book: 'Nigella Christmas'

Chocolate shortbread sandwich cookies with a ganache filling.

lisal at 5:51PM on 12/15/09

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Cook the Book: 'The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion'

I used to love baking sugar cookies with my Mom.

lisal at 4:37PM on 12/09/09

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Cook the Book: 'The Art and Soul of Baking'

no question: sugar cookies. my mom and I make the best!

lisal at 11:35AM on 12/01/09

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'

Mashed potatoes, of course.

lisal at 6:13PM on 11/17/09

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Cook the Book: 'How to Roast a Lamb'

herb crusted rack of lamb

lisal at 6:31PM on 11/11/09

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

my favorite family dinner was spaghetti and garlic bread.

lisal at 3:21PM on 11/03/09

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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

I'm a long-time fan of Ruhlman's blog and 101 cookbooks.

lisal at 9:26AM on 10/27/09

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Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls is my absolute favorite pumpkin recipe.

lisal at 4:30PM on 10/12/09

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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.

lisal at 12:55PM on 10/06/09

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Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon with Armenian Rice

Posted by lisal, February 10, 2012 at 10:55 AM

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Oatmeal-Maple Scones

Posted by lisal, February 6, 2012 at 4:55 PM

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Grilled Carrot Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Posted by lisal, February 2, 2012 at 11:55 AM

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Goat Cheesecakes with Citrus and Candied Beets

Posted by lisal, January 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

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Southwest Seafood Chowder

Posted by lisal, January 26, 2012 at 7:55 AM

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Broccoli with Burrata, Pine Nuts, and Warm Vinaigrette

Posted by lisal, January 22, 2012 at 12:55 PM

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Fried Olives

Posted by lisal, January 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM

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Polenta and Pepita Country Bread

Posted by lisal, January 12, 2012 at 2:55 PM

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Baked Rigatoni with Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Gorgonzola

Posted by lisal, January 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM

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Coconut Cookie Sandwiches

Posted by lisal, January 4, 2012 at 10:55 AM

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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Posted by lisal, December 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

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Curried Anything (in this case: Cauliflower and Sugar Snap Peas)

Posted by lisal, December 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM

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Dinner at Trace + $100 Serve Giveaway

Posted by lisal, December 22, 2011 at 1:55 PM

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Lemon Wreath Cookies

Posted by lisal, December 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

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Mussel and White Bean Stew

Posted by lisal, December 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

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Apple Cranberry Crumb Tart

Posted by lisal, December 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

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Shrimp Rillettes and Fennel Flatbreads

Posted by lisal, December 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

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Shaved Fennel and Bok Choy Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

Posted by lisal, December 6, 2011 at 1:55 PM

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

Posted by lisal, December 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

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Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted by lisal, November 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM

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Boston Bog Cocktail

Posted by lisal, November 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

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Big Apple Pancake

Posted by lisal, November 22, 2011 at 2:55 PM

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Curried Chicken Wings with Peach Dipping Sauce

Posted by lisal, November 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

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Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce

Posted by lisal, November 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM

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Broccoli, Cheddar, and Mushroom Flipsides

Posted by lisal, November 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

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Mustard-Glazed Turbot with Roasted Potatoes and Chive Puree

Posted by lisal, March 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM

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Seared Portobello and Wilted Greens over Barley Pilaf

Posted by lisal, January 16, 2009 at 3:55 PM

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Braised Carrots with Carrot-top Sauce

Posted by lisal, January 10, 2009 at 4:55 PM

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Roasted Squash Salad

Posted by lisal, January 7, 2009 at 2:55 PM

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Cranberry Vanilla Coffeecake

Posted by lisal, December 29, 2008 at 4:25 PM

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Risotto ai Finocchi con Ricotta e Peperoncino

Posted by lisal, December 28, 2008 at 4:25 PM

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Spaghettini Con Sugo di Tonno

Posted by lisal, December 19, 2008 at 2:55 PM

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Honey Peanut Wafers

Posted by lisal, December 17, 2008 at 2:55 PM

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lisal got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tofu?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, October 11, 2010 at 2:00 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