Monthly Archives: November 2013

Parfait! Limoncello

Posted on November 15, 2013 by tbuzzee

Just in time for the holidays, I’ve made a few wee, tiny adjustments to my limoncello recipe, and I think, once you’ve tried it, it’s the best version yet! Jon, the very nice gentleman who’s been cutting our hair for … Continue reading →

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Coconut Red Curry Chicken With Pineapple and Biryani

Posted on November 14, 2013 by tbuzzee

Spoiler Alert: this is a really, really good curry; but the biryani is from a frozen packet (also really, really good) from Trader Joe’s that you just empty into a ‘wave-safe bowl and… well, ‘wave as instructed on the packet. … Continue reading →

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Party Tuna Dip/Spread

Posted on November 13, 2013 by tbuzzee

Full disclosure: this dip is very similar to the curried tuna salad I’ve featured here and Parfait!-ed here, but, I’ve long thought it would make for a fine party dip, and our recent gathering of The Book Club provided an … Continue reading →

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Consider the Carrot…

Posted on November 12, 2013 by tbuzzee

So, as I was saying yesterday, I’d been looking around the interwebs for a munchie that would be good, but also that would be: sugar free, wheat/gluten free, and dairy free. Tall order, right? Well, I came across this recipe … Continue reading →

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Cashew Butter

Posted on November 11, 2013 by tbuzzee

We were hosting The Book Club, and I was in need of some munchies that were suitable for one member’s dietary restrictions: no wheat, no sugar, no (or so I thought) dairy. Hmmm. Tricky. But! I had a few ideas, … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Stout Cake

Posted on November 8, 2013 by tbuzzee

Rich, dark, chocolate-y, and with a frosting meant to put you in mind o’ the head on a glass o’ Guinness; this cake will be a favorite with even those who don’t care for a bit of stout now and … Continue reading →

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Steak, T-Bone, Broiled

Posted on November 7, 2013 by tbuzzee

Sometimes, you just want a basic dinner, like… a steak. And mebbe a baked potato and a bit of freshly roasted asparagus. Yeh, that’ll do. And easily, too, with the aid of your broiler, a few basic seasonings, and (surprisingly) … Continue reading →

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Bourbon and Coke Meatloaf With Pepper Gravy

Posted on November 6, 2013 by tbuzzee

So, yeh, take points away for not having anything green on the plate, and mebbe for my using too many veggies and ending up with a kindofa softly textured meatloaf; but points most definitely added for one fine and tasty … Continue reading →

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Yellow Mustard

Posted on November 5, 2013 by tbuzzee

Don’t get me wrong – I have absolutely no problem with that mustard in the bright yellow bottle. If you choose carefully, and read the label, you’ll bring home a largely additive-free condiment made up of pretty darned average ingredients. … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Pork Packets

Posted on November 4, 2013 by tbuzzee

OK, so, the original name for these tasty little porcine bits o’ goodness was “pork chop and pineapple pie”, and Paula Deen meant to cook them in individual packets nestled into charcoal on teh grill. Well, I had the chops, … Continue reading →

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