I made shrimp jambalaya for lunch today for the first time. I was surprised by two things. How easy it was to make and how delicious it turned out. Will definitely make it again. Probably try some variations.
Recipes
The John Siracusa Salad
Today I made a salad with a pear, walnuts, and a lemon pepper vinaigrette. The other ingredients were just what I had on hand. A Vidalia onion, cucumber, mixed greens, and radishes. The vinaigrette was easy to make. A half cup of olive oil, a quarter cup of fresh lemon juice, a tablespoon of water, … Continue reading The John Siracusa Salad
Oven Fries
I love French fries. But they aren’t the most healthful of foods. And they aren’t very convenient to make at home. So I was delighted to come across this recipe from America’s Test Kitchen for Thick-Cut Oven Fries. I don’t know if they’re more healthful than French fries, but they’re certainly easier to make in … Continue reading Oven Fries
Immersed
One of the most useful items in my kitchen is the Cuisinart Immersion Blender. I use it daily to make protein shakes and frequently to make vinaigrettes, pestos, and various other delicious treats. So if something should happen to it, were I to be immersionless for even a day, it would be a major problem. … Continue reading Immersed
Blondies
I tried to make Blondies again today, but this time I think I put in all the ingredients. Here’s the recipe that I got from episode 21 of season 22 of America’s Test Kitchen. Note that salt is important to bring out the butterscotch flavor. I toast the nuts in a skillet before starting on the … Continue reading Blondies
Uh, Uh, Uh, Aaaah! Don’t Touch That Dial!
Lest anyone get the idea that I’m clever in the kitchen, here is today’s tale of woe. So I saw America’s Test Kitchen featured a recipe for Blondies, i.e., butterscotch brownies. It looked good, so I decided to try it. After copying down the recipe, I went shopping to purchase any ingredients that my cupboard lacked. … Continue reading Uh, Uh, Uh, Aaaah! Don’t Touch That Dial!
Arlene’s Pie Dough
I’ve been doing a lot of baking lately, although I’m not sure why, given that I’m trying to lose a couple inches around the waist. <sigh> But I have been doing more baking than I ever have. I’m even beginning to get comfortable making pie crusts. Still not great at it, but a bit better … Continue reading Arlene’s Pie Dough
Cottage Potatoes
I don’t recall ever hearing about cottage potatoes (the name comes from the crinkled cut that makes them look like the roof of a cottage, or so they say), but they are so simple to make (the hardest part is flipping them) and the results are so tasty, I expect to make them often from … Continue reading Cottage Potatoes
Peanut Butter Cookies
Warning: making these cookies may be hazardous to your waistline. I found this recipe in a copy of Cook’s Illustrated magazine, and they are unbelievably delicious. I can’t eat just one. The recipe calls for creamy peanut butter to get the correct texture; don’t use chunky or “natural” (whatever that is). I cut the … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies
Berry Vanilla Pancakes
This recipe works well with either strawberries or blueberries, or even a combination. It may very well work with other berries also. I typically make these with only one tablespoon of brown sugar because I always slather dark maple syrup on my pancakes. Actually, I think pancakes are my excuse for consuming maple syrup. And … Continue reading Berry Vanilla Pancakes