Monthly Archives: May 2011

First Grillin’!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by terry

The temps hit 90º at O’Hare, but it was a pleasant 90 – and, since we’re North and East and closer to the lake, it was a might bit cooler in our edge o’ the prairie. Still, Rich thought the … Continue reading →

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Shirin Polo

Posted on May 10, 2011 by terry

In honor of Rich’s mom’s visit, our friends offered a Monday night feast featuring Shirin Polo – Persian Sweet Rice, dried lime stew (Ghormeh Sabzi? – I was too busy enjoying all the lovely treats to check exact names and … Continue reading →

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Kedgeree!… kinda

Posted on May 9, 2011 by terry

Um, yeah. See, I didn’t use haddock (tho’ salmon IS considered an acceptable substitute); and this was really a quick supper after a day on the road, so I didn’t hard cook and add any eggs to it – but … Continue reading →

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Happy Day, Peeps!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by terry

Momma says that she hopes y’all had a wonderful Mother’s Day, but –   no dancing on the counter!

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Pollo Loco Real

Posted on May 7, 2011 by terry

We’re on a flying trip South to Anderson, Indiana; which usually means dinner or lunch at Real Hacienda. Rich loves the enchiladas, and his mom is quite fond of the chimichangas, but I never vary from this marinated (I think), … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Apple Brined Pork Chops

Posted on May 6, 2011 by terry

Soooo tasty, and this time around, I used apple juice in place of my more usual cider for the brine. Cider or juice, this recipe still keeps the chops moist and tasty on the grill – and if you like, … Continue reading →

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Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Posted on May 5, 2011 by terry

Mmmmm, sprouts! Yeah, I know, still not one of the more popular veggies. Unlike our still preferred, roasted version, I simmered these in boiling salted water before the final sauté, but not TOO long, and dousing the sprouts in an … Continue reading →

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Gorditas (and grilled chicken fillets)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by terry

See? It’s not all home made challah and and Say-Something-Jello-Molds chez nous – there are times when our dinner comes out of a box. I’m just a wee, tiny bit picky about the box. In this case – a cheery … Continue reading →

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Angeletti Disaronno

Posted on May 3, 2011 by terry

Rich had picked up a bottle of Disaronno to share and enjoy as a cocktail (sparkling or otherwise) with folk at our most recent game night; and was extolling its virtues while noshing on some faux madeleines when he opined … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Cobbler

Posted on May 2, 2011 by terry

Yes, yes, yes; there’s fruit involved – but, while fruit is an important part of most cobblers, I think the buttermilk and maple syrup are by far the coolest things about this recipe. Well, aside from the nice dollop of … Continue reading →

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