Cooking
I don't exactly know what to call Monday night's dinner. It was a real mix of things; things that sounded like they'd taste good together.
First, it was time for a new Moosewood cookbook; New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant.
There was Spicy Cornell Bread; with dark brown sugar, honey and orange juice concentrate for it's sweetener, and some ground up cumin and cayenne.
It's...ok. Not as spicy as we'd expected, but I expect it'll get better when toasted. If nothing else, we can make some tasty croutons out of it.
Next, Salat Tangiers. Couscous, with just a pinch of saffron (ehem...saffron from Nepal, thank you). Steam to just-tender carrots, beans (your choice green or waxed), and green pepper. Add to couscous. Throw in some red onion and sliced, toasted, almonds (I skipped the currants, since neither of us care for them). Toss with a dressing of cinnamon, cayenne, oil, oj, spearmint and parsley. Really quite good. And the best part? Matt's eating his veggies.
Finish up with some chicken and Veat, cooked with ground cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cayenne, turmeric and cardamom. Again, quite nice; and once the couscous was cooked, it all came together quickly. I think this is the earliest we've eaten dinner in a couple of months!
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Cooking
Culinary Globetrotter
I don't exactly know what to call Monday night's dinner. It was a real mix of things; things that sounded like they'd taste good together.
First, it was time for a new Moosewood cookbook; New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant.
There was Spicy Cornell Bread; with dark brown sugar, honey and orange juice concentrate for it's sweetener, and some ground up cumin and cayenne.
It's...ok. Not as spicy as we'd expected, but I expect it'll get better when toasted. If nothing else, we can make some tasty croutons out of it.
Next, Salat Tangiers. Couscous, with just a pinch of saffron (ehem...saffron from Nepal, thank you). Steam to just-tender carrots, beans (your choice green or waxed), and green pepper. Add to couscous. Throw in some red onion and sliced, toasted, almonds (I skipped the currants, since neither of us care for them). Toss with a dressing of cinnamon, cayenne, oil, oj, spearmint and parsley. Really quite good. And the best part? Matt's eating his veggies.
Finish up with some chicken and Veat, cooked with ground cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cayenne, turmeric and cardamom. Again, quite nice; and once the couscous was cooked, it all came together quickly. I think this is the earliest we've eaten dinner in a couple of months!
- That Would Be A 'miss'
As much as I love Indian food, I don't often make it at home. It can be a lot of work...although, generally, worth every minute. Over the past couple of years, I've acquired Suvir Saran's books, Indian Home Cooking & American Masala. Many,...
- Cookbook Review: Without Reservations
I know I'm not alone here. Getting a new cookbook is like receiving an un-birthday present. I get the book, and I grab a pack of sticky tabs. I run through the recipes, affixing a tab to each page that catches my fancy. I have hundreds of cookbooks...
- I Don't Wanna Cook Chicken
I have not been in the mood to cook. Not Monday, not Tuesday. Monday night was 'what's in the fridge/freezer?' for dinner. I didn't think I could pull that off two nights in a row. So, around four o'clock, I began looking around...
- Chicken Braised In Pumpkin Seed Mole Verde
This recipe was really nice; it didn't have a particularly strong flavor, but it was a very...warm, comforting dish. A hint of citrus from the tomatillos. It worked equally well with tortillas, which is how I ate my leftover's the next two days. ...
- Pretty Nice For A Jerk
Oh, I know. It's been ages. But I've been positively exhausted, and actively avoiding anything cooking-related. But, new week, time to get back to normal. Matt's always liked jerk seasoning. I've never tasted it. I found a recipe...