For the first time in many years, I missed strawberry season. Â In my defense, the season fizzled out pretty quickly this year. Â But the reason doesn't really matter when there is no strawberry jam to fill the freezer for the entire winter. Â It just seemed that between travel and schedules, I couldn't get a flat … Continue reading No Brainer Blueberry Ice Cream
Sesame Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Salad and Slaw
So, here we have meal #2 from the Cuizoo Arsenal. I'm pretty sure I won't be getting one done per day, but I'll try to keep these coming as frequently as possible. I know I'll be cooking tonight, but once the weekend hits, I don't make any promises as cooking cuts into my drinking time. … Continue reading Sesame Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Salad and Slaw
Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad
Mark Bittman has me thinking again. He has a way of doing that. After reading his latest NYT piece, "Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for One, or 6 Billion," I once again realize that people who like to cook have a way of making things way too complicated for those who don't (Bittman is not one … Continue reading Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad
Rum Balls
I planned to write this post detailing how it included my favorite things -- rum and balls, of course. And then I was going to integrate how appropriate Rum Balls are during the holiday season because of the infamous Pete Schweddy's Balls. And then I planned to go into the typical territory that we all … Continue reading Rum Balls
Apple and Fontina Monte Cristo
When my husband is traveling on business (which seems to be way too much lately), I usually keep the cooking to a minimum. Â I hate having a big mess to clean up when I am the only one to clean it. Â And combined with homework, baths, and bedtime routines, sometimes it just seems like more … Continue reading Apple and Fontina Monte Cristo
Crispy Salami and Pesto Tart
We are recovering from a month of hard core party weekends. Â Living in a college town with big time football is always fun, but it's sort of like having a vacation home in Florida -- everyone wants to visit and it's always time to imbibe. Â I am not complaining because we love having family and … Continue reading Crispy Salami and Pesto Tart
Slow Roasted Plum Tomato Sauce
As much as I love to cook, there are some kitchen tasks that I find absolutely awful. Emptying the dishwasher is one. It is one of those tasks that I simply hate. It probably has something to do with the fact that all of my cabinets and drawers are overflowing with various cooking tools, serving … Continue reading Slow Roasted Plum Tomato Sauce