Food, Travel, and Cooking!
Known as Tamal de Elote en Cazuela in Mexico, I make this casserole quite often. It’s a really tasty dish to serve as part of a Mexican meal or with BBQ ribs, chicken or as a vegetarian main course with some Mexican beans and a salad. The salsa can be used for other things too! […]
A favourite preparation ours for roasted asparagus! Definitely worth the effort! You might want to give it a try with slender green beans too. If you can, pick up local asparagus when it appears at Farmer’s Markets! There is simply no comparison to imported asparagus; it’s almost a completely new veggie! Makes 6 Servings 1 […]
There are any number of versions for this “Irish” potato dish. Here’s my take, I hope you like it. My Mom was a great one for add-ins to mashed potatoes. She liked to use veggies like carrots and turnips but I don’t think she thought of using cabbage, even though she liked cabbage. She had […]
I’ve stopped counting how many times I’ve cooked these peas! I have even reheated the leftovers for lunch and eaten them with a piece of crusty bread! The peas are a delicious accompaniment to Veal or Roast Chicken. Makes 6 Servings 3 lbs. fresh green peas (about 3 cups), don’t use large peas as they […]
Traditionally a gratin is a layered dish topped with either grated cheese or a mixture of breadcrumbs and melted butter. I decided to forgo both in this case, but feel free to make this using either ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese or ½ cup of coarse breadcrumbs combined with 2 Tbsp. melted butter and scatter […]
A version of polenta that requires very little stirring; a good thing in my eyes! 4 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta (not quick-cooking) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (Opt.) If you like you can put a bit of fresh thyme in the polenta while it is cooking. In a 3 quart heavy saucepan […]
My guess is that everyone’s Mom makes the best turkey stuffing ever! My Mother’s was no exception. God knows I wouldn’t want to take away the pleasure of eating anyone’s Mom’s stuffing but here’s my the I have been making for more than 15 years, which means it is, in our opinion, delicious. My Mother […]
The sweetness of the carrots is enhanced by the addition of orange and rosemary. A truly delicious combination for a fall dinner, or anytime of the year. They would go with just about anything from pot roast to turkey or pork. Whole small carrots are called for and make a nice presentation. If you shop […]
Eggplant was something new to us until a few years ago. Sad to say we’ve missed out on a number of years of deliciousness! I love the ways countries around the Mediterranean cook them. I’m been bent on getting to learn more about different preparations. While staying in Greve in Chianti a few years ago, […]
You have to love it when you can pretty much cook your entire dinner outside on the barbecue. I think these “packets” go really well with grilled beef steaks, or for that matter, pork chops, chicken or fish! Makes 6 Servings 2/3 cup EVO 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme, or 1 […]