So, since I put what I cook in writing, my parents seem to think that means I’ve suddenly become an extraordinary cook… probably a bit of a leap. True or not, it landed me in charge of Christmas dinner. I’ve always wanted to do a leg of lamb, and what better time than Christmas! It … Continue reading »
Posted in December 2011 …
Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Hooray for catching up! Here’s the last of the pre-holiday posts that have been sitting around waiting to go live, and it’s a good one. The pumpkin salad is some work, but if you have a helper, it’s not bad, and it’s really delicious. *** I’m pretty sure this was my first time eating fresh … Continue reading »
Broiled Ribeye with Lentils and Greens
Let the post-finals travelling-surgery-Christmas catch-up begin! I wrote most of this and the next one a while ago, just haven’t gotten around to finishing and posting… until now. Here we go! *** I think the only thing I bought for this dinner was a mushroom for the lentils, which is awesome, considering I’m trying really … Continue reading »
Turkey Bake
This is the moment where I turn leftover turkey into pseudo-Mexican food. Sad or impressive… you decide. With this dish I have, thank God, put an end to the Thanksgiving leftovers. That is, with the exception of the one leftover turkey breast that I’ve put in the freezer for a future soup or casserole. And … Continue reading »
Arugula Salad with Apples, Manchego & Caramelized Walnuts
Holy yum. I’m SO glad I stumbled on this recipe (I think it was the product of some sort of “apple” + “salad” search, but I can’t really remember. I must be getting old). Here are the recipes I used from Epicurious: Arugula Salad with Manchego, Apples, and Caramelized Walnuts Caramelized Walnuts I decided to … Continue reading »
Pumpkin n’ Spice Bread
If anybody hasn’t had too much pumpkin yet this fall, definitely give this one a try. I used this recipe from epicurious. I figured, with 946 reviews and 4 1/2 stars, I couldn’t go wrong, so I followed it as is. Some reviewers suggested upping the spices and cutting down the sugar, but I didn’t … Continue reading »
The List: Week 12
Wow guys, sorry that posts have been a little sparse the past couple weeks… school is nuts and I’ve basically been eating a bunch of leftovers. I know now why Thanksgiving is only once a year. If I have to look at another helping of stuffing or green bean casserole between now and next November, … Continue reading »
