Monthly Archives: October 2012

Bacon-Wrapped Filet

Posted on October 17, 2012 by terry

I am not a huge filet fan. I mean, yeh, it’s a decent cut of meat, and certainly tender, but when I think of steak, I think of a rib eye, or mebbe a t-bone. Still, while poking through the … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Lemon

Posted on October 16, 2012 by terry

Pity the poor Brussels Sprout… Folk hate it; they complain of the smell when it’s cooking, then the soggy flavor when it is set before them. They are wrong, and no doubt cooking this most maligned of veggies incorrectly… You … Continue reading →

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French? Pork Stew

Posted on October 15, 2012 by terry

1969. Kraft Foods came out with a happenin’ little advertisement featuring all kinds of exotic food fantasies from around the world, including one called Porc Pyrenees (their spelling and lack of accent). It looked as though it would be tasty, … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Dinner in an Hour

Posted on October 12, 2012 by terry

Well… with just a little bit of advance effort and planning on behalf of the chicken. Still, yes, you can have this dinner; Nigella’s Chicken, Roasted Asparagus, and Roasted Baby Potatoes, all from one oven, and all cooked at the … Continue reading →

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Candy Apple Chicken Wings

Posted on October 11, 2012 by terry

KFC used to have these really good sweet and spicy chicken wings that were one of my favorite take out food treats. Then they stopped making ’em. I was thinking about those wings the other day, and it got me … Continue reading →

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Reuben Rolls

Posted on October 10, 2012 by terry

We first had these when we got together with friends at a local Irish pub/bar/restaurant/hangout place, and they were very good. But. They were deep fried. Then, WGN featured Reuben Rolls from another semi-local pub/bar/restaurant/hangout (don’t know if it’s Irish) … Continue reading →

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Dirty Martini Cheese, Two Ways

Posted on October 9, 2012 by terry

With, or without? Vodka, that is. That was the choice I faced when I put this tasty little appetizer spread together a gathering. I had searched on da Google for guidance, and found recipes for both options. The one with … Continue reading →

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Another Italian Salad Dressing?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by terry

Yup. An’ it’s a good one. Not to say that Mischa’s Italian isn’t perfectly fine, or that Oil & Vinegar isn’t perfectly acceptable, and don’t even get me started about the Roasted Garlic Dressing. It’s just that this version, which … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Best! Horseradish Sauce

Posted on October 5, 2012 by terry

Here is, quite simply, the Best! Horseradish Sauce around, again. Toss together a pot of this stuff and you will say good-bye to jarred supermarket sauces forever. With all due thanks to the barefoot contessa (I cannot wait for her … Continue reading →

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Tom Kha Kai Soup

Posted on October 4, 2012 by terry

Rich went to see Madonna’s concert with our friend Golnaz, and they stopped at Penny’s – my favorite noodle place – for dinner. They both had Lad Nar (yum!) for dinner, but Golnaz also had a bowl of Tom Kha … Continue reading →

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