Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
A nice gin and tonic with a big squeeze of fresh lime is so refreshing on a hot day.
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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'
Dark Chocolate-Banana Tart (for the dessert category) or stuffed acorn squash
One Trick Pony Restaurants
It might be a one-trick pony, but it's not the first of it's kind. In the '80s my local mall had a "Create-A-Potato." This chain of fast-food potato places offered only potatoes that were baked and then re-heated in a bank of microwaves once your selected topping was applied. My grandfather adored this place (as an Irish immigrant he truly appreciated a restaurant devoted solely to potatoes) and I remember usually having just a potato with butter, but once ventured into a cheddar cheese topping and once tried the "Pizza Potato."
Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Chocolate Custard Banana Tart (Courtesy of Nick Malgieri)
Cook the Book: Nigella Express
Making a double batch of soup and freezing half is an indispensable time saver.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Around the World in 80 Dinners'
Italy--the pasta, the gelato, the passion for food.
Turkey--simple, vibrant food.
Ireland--land of the best ice cream, best cheese I've ever tasted.
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
Ooh...coconut-filled dark chocolate eggs actually make me start to get excited about Easter weeks beforehand.
Cook the Book: 'Panini Express'
Roasted peppers, eggplant, diced sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella on sourdough.
Cook the Book: Win a Copy of 'Cook with Jamie'
I learned everything about cooking from my Grandfather--an Irish immigrant who used only a metal fork, a beat-up 2-quart pot, a wooden spoon, and a cast iron pan. Everything he made was fried or boiled and he incorporated a large dose of lard into every meal. Granted, I don't use the same techniques that Grandpa did, but I remember everything he taught me.
Cook the Book: Black Bottom Cupcakes
As a kid a bakery near my house sold cupcakes that looked fairly simple--yellow cake with chocolate icing. Good enough, right? But halfway through the cupcake was a huge dollop of chocolate pudding. They were heavenly.
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Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
Alcoholic- margaritas hands down (fresh limes though)
Non Alcoholic- iced tea
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
Gin and tonics are my favorite for something cool to drink while sitting on my patio.
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
Mint juleps! Forget mojitos, I prefer this classic work of art in bourbon, mint, sugar and ice - the perfect compliment to relaxing on a porch swing or rocker.
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
Give me a refreshing Gordon's Cup made with cucumber and limes - you can add a splash of Midori for extra pizazz!
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
I love a Sea Breeze - vodka, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Ahhh!
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
Cherry limeade, made with club soda and not plain water. Fizzy and fresh and cold, it hits all the right spots.
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
for me its gotta be lemonaide or a margarita...yum!
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