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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.
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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
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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: '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: 'Tacos'
My first taco experience involved a crispy shell which shattered on first bite. I was left with a plate of splattered taco filling and shell fragments.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
Strawberry poptarts on early Saturday mornings while watching the Smurfs.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our fav meal is an oven roasted chicken with sides like green beans creamed potatoes and a nice dessert like cheese cake
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Deep fried breaded chicken breasts make with homemade super crunchy breadcrumbs :)
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Cold weather is chili time! Made with fresh tomatoes, chunks of steak and some diced habanero for a little extra kick. A big bowl of chili, caesar salad, and cheddary potato rolls are a truly memorable and satisfying meal.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's homemade shrimp creole night is a big family favorite year-round, followed by Mom's holiday time cookie bake-a-thon. Yum!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
A big bowl of steaming hot noodle soup!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
chicken and biscuits!!!!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Old fashioned turkey dinner does it.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love my Mom's boiled chicken and a big bowl of soup she makes with the stock!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Kielke and farmer sausage with "gravy" (aka cream sauce with onions). Oh thank goodness for Mennonite roots. If only I worked like a farmer to work it off.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love Ziti and galic bread! Delicious!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's Thanksgiving feast!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Roast chicken with mashed potatoes!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love pot roast with roasted potatoes, onions, and carrots. YUM!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Spaghetti and meatballs always goes over well here.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My family would be happy if I'd make them chicken and dumplings at least once a week. (And it's so easy!)
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My family did roast chicken dinners every Sunday when I was growing up. Can't beat grandma's cooking!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Spaghetti with meatballs and chunks of Italian sausage in a smooth garlicky red sauce, caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons, warm crusty Italian bread with butter, a nice barolo, and lemon cheesecake for dessert.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
fajitas, hands down.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Layer sauerkraut in a casserole dish, place pork chops on top and season (I use cracked black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika), cover with lid or seal with foil, bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. I like to make mashed potatoes with it, but have also just done steamed veggies on the side.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Grandy's roast beef, carrots, and mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's from-the-Campbell's-can versions of Chicken a la King and Beef Stroganoff!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's homemade lasagna, bread, and apple pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Coming from a Turkish household, my favorite family dinner is mercimek çorbasi (lentil soup) with köfte (ground beef/meatball-like patties), domatesli pilav (tomato rice), and yogurt.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Favorite family dinner would have to be my childhood birthday meal of Earl Abel's fried chicken and black bottom pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Sauerbraten and homemade sides.
Recent Posts
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
Spinach Polenta with Balsamic Tomatoes
Posted by lisal, September 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Ganache-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted by lisal, September 22, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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
my favorite family dinner was spaghetti and garlic bread.