tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213708112012-01-16T08:42:09.557-08:00faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.comBlogger551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-85631916563479209032011-12-18T16:12:00.000-08:002011-12-18T20:24:33.529-08:00

I've been using the same granola recipe forever.  The first time I tasted granola, it was this recipe, which I got from Janis. Granted, I've made minor tweaks over the years but the proportions are consistent. I used more oil and sugar in my first batches; now I substitute apple puree, as David Liebowitz does, and maple syrup. In today's batch, I used ground flax seed, unsweetened coconut

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-47782418720093613932011-11-10T19:13:00.000-08:002011-11-10T19:24:47.760-08:00

Lazy dinner tonight. The natural food store in town carries pre-made cornmeal olive oil crusts. I like to have a pack on hand for nights we want a home-cooked meal but lack ambition. I've not tried making cornmeal crust myself, but there are plenty of recipes on the internets. Tonight's pizza is tres simple. I sauteed crimini mushrooms with red onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes (marinated

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-90282920065104291092011-11-05T18:07:00.000-07:002011-11-05T18:07:09.653-07:00

My minestrone is more an “everything but the kitchen sink” recipe. Everything in today’s pot was in the fridge or from the garden . Sometimes I stretch the recipe with garbanzo or cannellini beans. If I have a leftover baked potato, in it goes. I’ve even added kabocha, albeit not a traditional ingredient. Minestrone Ingredients Bunch kale Beet leaves from bunch (roast beets for another

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-10054142997921922022011-10-20T21:27:00.000-07:002011-10-20T21:46:29.404-07:00

Tomorrow is the annual car show and chili cookoff at work. Hotdogs will be served, so I decided to make a vegetarian entry that will make a yummy chili dog and an equally tasty bowl of comfort food. This recipe makes a stock pot for a party. Make a smaller pot keeping portions in mind if you're cooking for two. I always let the chili simmer a while, then taste, before adding a tad more of any

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-50360069280440039362011-09-18T17:16:00.000-07:002011-09-18T17:50:20.495-07:00

This afternoon, I made three hearty low-carb salads. Now I'm making Shrimp Creole for dinner. (I'm thinking "leftovers for lunch!") We'll eat like kings the next couple of days. Tapas Salad Recipe from Kalyn's Kitchen Ingredients 3 roasted bell peppers 2 T. capers minced garlic to taste 1 6 oz can black olives juice of one lemon sprinkle of vinegar, splash of olive oil fresh herbs (I used

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-44026979549963236892011-08-28T13:41:00.000-07:002011-08-28T13:41:03.834-07:00

My blueberry muffins recipe is inspired by this one from Smitten Kitchen. These muffins keep well in an airtight container in the fridge but are best served warm. They are cakelike rather than airy and deserve to be partnered with soft unsalted butter. My friend Lisa gave me the Ricotta Puffs recipe. This basic dough is lovely as is, but I envision interesting variations depending on

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-70279834553906956742011-08-17T17:18:00.000-07:002011-08-17T22:22:44.521-07:00

David Chang banned food pornographers from taking photos in his restaurant Momofuku Ko. "It's just food. Eat it." We're regulars at the Cowboy Diner in town. No food pornographers interrupt our "dining experience." Only loud bar patrons. I do see his point. But we eat with our eyes first. The blogs I've linked to here entice me not only with wonderful recipes but seductive photos. Oohrah

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-79548382474458012602011-08-07T11:28:00.000-07:002011-08-07T14:08:41.524-07:00

"walking boot" As you can see, my mobility is restricted but I can cook sitting on a cafe stool. So I entertained myself this morning by making waffles for breakfast. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, especially when it comes to breakfast foods, and these waffles can be enjoyed with maple syrup and butter or filled with a savory delight. More on that at the end of this post. P.S. I love my

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I'm packing a picnic to take to the theater tonight. Still pondering what to make for dessert, but here's what I made for the main course. My usual approach to salmon cakes includes garlic, red onion, Italian bread crumbs and flat leaf parsley, served with a hearty dollop of homemade tartar sauce. Tonight we're in for something quite different. Asian-inspired Salmon Cakes Ingredients for

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-48401691831113882352011-06-26T19:26:00.000-07:002011-06-26T20:22:13.545-07:00

This is a quick tasty dinner that's even better warmed up the next day. If you're counting carbs, use quinoa. We prefer brown rice, but have been known to scarf this up without any grains to sop up the broth. Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Ingredients 4 celery stalks, sliced 6 tomatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 ear corn, shucked 1 red pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-90981529871860446532011-06-26T14:57:00.000-07:002011-06-26T20:31:08.252-07:00

I tend to eat healthier during the workweek if I plan ahead and even do a little cooking on Sunday. Here's what I accomplished today: Frittata "muffins" These are easy to make. Using regular-sized muffin tins, fill each cup about 3/4 full with chopped veggies, fresh herbs and cheese. Sometimes I add Canadian bacon or sundried tomatoes. Scramble about 7 eggs with a tad of  milk, and put 1/4 c

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-58487990234072347202011-06-05T14:48:00.000-07:002011-06-05T15:06:02.105-07:00

The baby shower was a blast. Thank you to co-hosts Toni for planning the party games and prizes, and Keiko for the bevy of scrumptious desserts. The mom-to-be was radiant and our dear son-in-law joined the festivities so they could open gifts together.  I also enjoyed feeding folks. A month ago, Emily and I looked at several potential recipes and decided this was perfect for center stage.

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-37530635077286853662011-06-02T16:23:00.000-07:002011-08-14T19:44:22.378-07:00

I'm prepping for my daughter's baby shower. I'm in charge of the food, of course. I'll post the full menu and pics in the next couple of days. Today, I'm making giardiniera, Italian pickled vegetables. The star is cauliflower, accompanied by carrots, celery, peppers, and herbs. I had a lot of celery and several aging carrots, so my recipe includes generous amounts of both. I filled two

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-34098681347861555642011-05-17T23:17:00.000-07:002011-05-17T23:17:54.162-07:00

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Julia Child said that “You have to eat to cook. You can’t be a good cook and be a noneater. I think eating is the secret to good cooking.” We agree. These recipes make us want to do both, including more pickling (pickled radishes) and smoking (smoked asparagus). Delish! Steamy Kitchen Baked Crab Rangoon Voodoo and Sauce Cauliflower Cheese Pie Closet Cooking Asparagus Feta Fritters Living

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-46115138469812482542011-05-14T09:49:00.000-07:002011-05-14T11:23:28.939-07:00

I was jonesing for enchiladas last night but I didn't want to spend an hour preparing dinner and then another half hour waiting while they baked. Instant Gratification is my game and this dinner comes pretty close, taking about 20  minutes to prep and serve. Granted, we did not make tortillas by hand, we used canned enchilada sauce and then nuked the enchiladas in the microwave. You can

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-41690599329663554842011-04-02T17:37:00.000-07:002011-04-16T10:26:50.881-07:00

What a busy work week. Puttering in the kitchen is just what the doctor ordered to soothe a frazzled soul. So why such a hodgepodge of recipes in this post? Hubby is out of town and I didn't have any leftovers or the inclination to cook for myself, so I decided to make salmon salad (which I prefer to tuna salad) to snack on as I processed the many lemons I've been gifted by friends with lemon

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-55685222971930089872011-03-27T19:51:00.000-07:002011-03-27T19:52:18.906-07:00

Cream of asparagus soup for dinner. Divine. and simple: 3/4 lb. asparagus, chopped and simmered in 3 cups chicken broth with 1/4 cup chopped leek. Cook until tender, blend until smooth, add 1 c. milk, salt/pepper. Serves 4. Mangia.

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-61192088575379603412011-03-23T19:40:00.000-07:002011-03-23T19:42:30.445-07:00

My husband bakes the best chicken, but with just two of us, we end up with leftovers -- which is perfect for the next night's meal. Tonight, I stuffed red peppers with the chicken, the extra quinoa I cooked yesterday, and the veggie odds and ends I found in the crisper drawer. I'm in the mood for an easy and tasty meal. The icing on the cake is that tonight's leftovers will be a perfect lunch

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-15343451442379582312011-03-12T18:29:00.000-08:002011-03-12T18:35:55.721-08:00

I love creative cooks. These are but a handful of the scrumptious recipes I've come across in the last month, including one for Chocolate Cannoli. Finger licking good. Nuts About Food Olive oil, lemon zest and Greek yogurt cake Vietnam World Kitchen Sriracha Crab Rangoons Almost Bourdain Fried Lemongrass Chicken The Taste Space Black Bean, Cilantro & Apricot Salad Homesick

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I had a variety of jobs when I was a college student, including a stint as an abalone cleaner. The shift leader was a Lebanese woman named Yvette, who taught me to make an entire Lebanese meal including ma'mul, cookies made with clarified butter and shaped in a hand-crafted mold called a "tabi" (also called taabeh or tamreah) which we bought at a Middle Eastern store. Traditionally, the

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-57601692712831625902010-12-28T09:33:00.000-08:002010-12-28T09:41:27.935-08:00

This is a very basic recipe. Makes one serving. Follow the directions and proportions once, then consider the possibilities. I enjoy this recipe as is, but also add curry spices and top with sauteed jalapenos. Or replace some of the water with coconut milk and top with cilantro rather than parsley. The key is to compliment the carrots, not overpower their flavor. (I love carrots in minestrone,

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-51960847167140962522010-12-21T16:02:00.000-08:002010-12-21T16:12:35.276-08:00

Hello, Friends. It's time for another Food Porn Roundup. I know, it's been a while, but we've had a little excitement around here (a tree fell on the house). We're finally organized, having moved what we can do without for the next few months into storage and living in the back of the house. Reading food blogs is a welcome distraction. Here are a few recipes I've bookmarked from some of my

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-66019630233103224652010-12-19T18:10:00.000-08:002010-12-19T18:10:14.212-08:00

I love handwritten hand-me-down recipes. My mother-in-law copied her tamale pie recipe for me on notebook paper, which after 35 years, is yellowing and now in a plastic sheet protector. I also love one dish meals, and this is equally yummy warmed up for lunch (or breakfast!) the next day. Tonight I used ground beef because that's what hubby got at the grocery. Ground turkey or leftover chicken

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-36511416873729216672010-12-04T20:33:00.000-08:002012-01-16T08:42:09.686-08:00

I intended to make minestrone for dinner, but hadn't shopped accordingly. I love kale in minestrone, carrots, celery, cannelini. So I invented a soup using what we had on hand, which is how the best soups are made. The house smells so good right now you could lick the air. The basis of the aromatic broth is lemon thyme and crushed fennel seeds. I happen to have lemon thyme growing in a pot on

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-15797099542643859712010-10-03T20:36:00.000-07:002011-06-26T20:18:45.720-07:00

We were at a dinner event in San Francisco some years ago when I had ratatouille for the first time. Thankfully, the husband didn’t realize it had eggplant in it or he never would have eaten it again. Of course I had to replicate what my friends claimed was the best ratatouille they’d had. My two-step process may seem like overkill to you, but the trick is to get the veggies so melty

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-44149696590446892172010-09-24T19:50:00.000-07:002010-09-25T10:00:49.156-07:00

Maybe I'm stretching it by calling this a taco salad, but hey, my blog, my choice. I made this much salad to see us through the week. This is a lot for two people. I shared with coworkers, and we ate this for lunch and dinner. Next time, I'll probably halve the recipe. Still, it's been nice to have something on hand that's healthy, satisfying and totally tasty. And if you don't like cilantro,

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-80622283125140776102010-09-05T22:45:00.000-07:002010-09-05T22:47:24.487-07:00

I was cleaning off my desk and found this recipe scribbled on a yellow legal pad. This soup is one of our cool weather staples. Use a good sugar pie pumpkin (as opposed to one of the tasteless behemoths sold for jack-o-lanterns) or substitute another orange-fleshed winter squash. Kabocha is my favorite. Butternut works, too. This soup is even better the second day. To dress it up, swirl a

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-88128204867075075622010-09-05T15:36:00.000-07:002010-09-05T16:13:08.986-07:00

I've been craving tabbouli, but didn't have the ingredients on hand, aside from bulghur, that I ordinarily use in the recipe. So I made today's salad with a south of the border flair. Must say, this is divine. Feel free to adjust the seasonings and add more veggies, even different ones, like cucumber or grated carrot. Sorry about the blurry pics. Using my old Blackberry...need new camera!

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-61255827738491554992010-08-25T15:57:00.000-07:002010-08-25T16:21:30.549-07:00

I first tasted Indian tacos at a pow wow in Oroville, where some of my high school students, members of the Concow Maidu tribe, were dancers, drummers, and singers. More recently, we got Indian tacos from a roadside stand outside of Gerlach, Nevada, on our way home from Burning Man. This is what a "typical" Indian Taco looks like: The foundation of Indian tacos is frybread.

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-30360166296814719942010-08-22T17:26:00.000-07:002010-08-22T18:03:35.658-07:00

A friend of Pavarotti's wrote, "Luciano thinks about food all the time. It's not just that he likes to eat: he loves to smell food, to touch food, to prepare food, to think about food, to talk about food." So we have that in common with the bloggers of this week's food porn roundup. Top of this list, Dressed-up White Bread, made with semolina and oatmeal, snipped with kitchen shears into a

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-55503933884468477812010-08-20T17:38:00.000-07:002011-02-05T09:38:26.053-08:00

Hubby loves lamb, me not so much. But I found this recipe in Saveur that enticed me, so I bought a small lamb roast and thought I'd use the food processor to rough grind the meat. The recipe calls for toasting and grinding spices and includes harissa, which I'd made the previous week. Besides, look at the photo they included. A tasty mezze spread indeed. Unfortunately, my first batch was a

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-32004550744359140892010-08-06T16:15:00.000-07:002010-08-22T16:31:59.499-07:00

It's that time again. I should be folding laundry but instead, here I am, catching up on food porn. I'm sharing this list with you, but I made it for myself.  There are so many talented cooks, and so many yummy recipes to try, but alas, only so many hours in the day. So here's what I hope to experiment with this month - listed again in no particular order. Amateur Perceptions Stuffed Buns Audex

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-80328615862063457012010-08-06T15:45:00.000-07:002010-08-06T18:05:49.833-07:00

I'm learning about Moroccan cuisine. One ingredient that's unique to North African cooking, particularly Moroccan and Tunisian, is harissa -- not something we typically find at the local grocers -- so I googled, went shopping for chilis and spices, and voila! Homemade harissa. The first batch was not as spicy as I expected, but we've nearly depleted the batch I made, so that'll be remedied next

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-14104298188389821062010-07-17T23:17:00.000-07:002010-08-22T18:59:47.348-07:00

My RSS feed list is growing. What with work and projects, I only review new posts about once a month, but I can lose track of time bookmarking recipes I want to try. Here are some I discovered today, listed in no particular order: My Kitchen Snippets Mini Cottage Pies Chocolate & Zucchini Yellow Zucchini Tarte Fine on a Yogurt-Based Crust White on Rice Couple Pickled Green

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-41889988095163371432010-07-16T22:44:00.000-07:002010-07-16T22:50:00.934-07:00

By the time I got home from work the other night, I didn't feel like cooking, but I was famished. I also didn't feel like cleaning up after myself. Hence this meal-in-one-pot. From start to finish, done within the hour. Leftovers became the Best.Lunch.Ever. I didn't take photos, but I plan to make it again next week, add pics to the blog, and then participate in D-Feast Friday. Sausage Shrimp

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-20888996231761417322010-07-12T22:09:00.000-07:002010-07-13T07:45:13.243-07:00

Using seasonal ingredients and what's in the pantry, blah blah blah. The best food blogs sing this song. But really, that's the way I cook. I shop the natural food and chain grocery stores for pantry staples, shop the farmer's market for fresh veggies and herbs. And then I play. So, I've got succulent red bell peppers, beets, globe zucchini, and fresh basil. What to do? Snip the beets greens

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-2266279579820896272010-06-27T13:15:00.000-07:002010-07-16T21:16:36.429-07:00

Mr. G made this for dinner last night. My mouth had a party. Mark Bittman, aka The Minimalist, posted this recipe in the New York Times in 2007. If you eschew dairy, substitute olive oil for the butter and tomatoes for the cream. But you'll have to change the name of the recipe if you do. Last night, we used basil in a tube as we didn't have any fresh herbs on hand. I don't recommend that.

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-66862057562788179472010-06-22T18:13:00.000-07:002010-06-22T18:21:03.449-07:00

White chili is made with white chicken, white beans, white cheese, and chicken stock instead of tomatoes. My co-workers rave about this chili recipe. I know we're skipping into summer, but this is a great make-ahead meal if you're going camping. Or if you like breakfast burritos. Unfortunately, I have no photos. My digital camera bit the dust -- in case you're disappointed by the lack of food

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-4602602737669600242010-06-19T18:12:00.000-07:002010-06-22T16:43:39.168-07:00

If you're a label reader, you know that most store-bought ketchup brands use sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. I happen to like ketchup, so when I came across Cindy Pawlcyn's ketchup recipe in Big Small Plates, I decided to try making it myself.  You can skip the oven-roasting step and simmer the veggies in the cider and spices, but oven-roasting adds depth that sets this ketchup apart from all

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-89869780165449956512010-06-19T12:32:00.000-07:002010-06-20T08:31:35.167-07:00

This is the menu of dishes I made for my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner. It's certainly appropriate for any special occasion. In planning the menu, I kept in mind various food restrictions: my daughter prefers vegetarian fare, her father is allergic to seafood, the soon-to-be husband's dad is on dialysis. For instance, Joe wanted a ham, but individuals on dialysis need to restrict their salt

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-33572158765198492212010-06-16T20:16:00.000-07:002010-06-17T15:50:49.283-07:00

Last summer, I picked up canister of Two Spicy Ladies' coffee bbq rub at the Roseville's farmer's market and used it up way too quickly. It's fabulous on meat or seafood and adds a deep smoky flavor to chili. I'm addicted and as it's not available online, I raided my spice cabinet to create this recipe. We made a big batch in December and packaged the seasoning in magnetic tins for gifts. 

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-91928112019380832392010-06-13T20:00:00.000-07:002010-06-17T11:28:54.341-07:00

Ages ago, C & M Italian delicatessen, on Girard Avenue in La Jolla, made the best frittata sandwiches (zucchini or artichoke). I'm not the only person who misses the deli and the frittatas. Sure would love their recipe. Meanwhile, here's my not-so-shabby version. There are a couple of ways you can approach this recipe. Make a thin frittata and top it with marinara & parm. Or make a sandwich

faunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14658347731443545513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21370811.post-90230354320431750752010-06-13T17:48:00.000-07:002010-06-17T13:22:47.756-07:00

Cioppino is a seafood stew which supposedly originated in San Francisco. It's surprisingly easy to make, involves little prep, and takes very little time to cook. It's essential to use fresh seafood and fresh herbs. I've included a clip of Bobby Flay's Cioppino Throwdown with Phil DiGirolamo from Phil's Fish Market in Moss Landing. Bobby says the key ingredient in the tomato base is anchovies (

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Too hot to cook? This is the perfect meal. Going camping? Blend and chill ahead of departure. When you're done setting up camp, all you have to do is take this out of the cooler and pour dinner. This recipe is inspired by the BEST gazpacho at the Redwood Forest Restaurant in Chico. Gazpacho Ingredients 1 cucumber 1/2 medium onion 1/2 c. green pepper 2 large plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded 1 c

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I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so I'm always trying savory variations of popular recipes. It's worth splurging to get non-stick madeleine pans to make these! fyi, I didn't invent this recipe, but I no longer have the original and can't find it online, so I'm not sure what I've tweaked over the years. Zucchini Madeleines Ingredients 4 medium-size zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.) shredded 2 t

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This recipe is my attempt to recreate the savory Tex Mex Scones baked at Cory’s Sweet Treats in Chico, where I stopped often on my way to work. Cory has since closed the cafe to open Cory’s Country Inn. Tex Mex SconesIngredients: 2 c. flour 1/4 t. salt 2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. chili powder 1/3 c. butter 1 egg 1 c. milk/cream 1 finely chopped plum tomato 1 minced jalapeno 1/4 c. finely

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The first recipe, Mango Strawberry Salsa, earned first place in the Cinco de Mayo Salsa Contest at my workplace last year. This year, I created something completely different, Spicy Artichoke Heart Salsa. Both salsas are wonderful fresh, but even better after the flavors have marinated a few hours or even overnight. Enjoy. Mango Strawberry SalsaIngredients1 chubby ripe mango, peeled,

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I prefer savory to sweet, so I created this recipe, using fresh herbs from our garden and green garlic that came in our CSA share last spring. (Tis the season to pick up green garlic at the farmer’s market.) And change up the herbs. Try cilantro, chili and lemon or lime zest. Add chipotle if you’d like. The variations are endless. P.S. I sprang for a waffle boat maker. Savory waffles topped

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Producing a podcast on a regular basis is time-consuming. and we've let this site lie fallow while we focused on other things, like Desert Dingo Racing and The Satellite. That said, we're back -- posting only recipes for now -- but we're cooking like crazy and love sharing our ideas as much as we love feeding people. We attended a potluck picnic in the local community park yesterday. Our

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This winter in Northern California has broken rainfall records. At this moment, early on a Sunday afternoon, the sky is industrial grey, readying for another downpour. It's perfect Comfort Food weather, and this episode includes three tasty meals that require very little prep time. My personal favorite is turkey meatballs with pasta and artichoke hearts. David is a big fan of shepherd's pie,

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Once every couple months or so, Roxanne heads out for a few days on a business trip. After the obligatory "Who's gonna feed the dogs?" and "What am I going to eat?", I get to thinking "What would Paula Deen do?" Here are three of my favorite batching it recipes: Buffalo wings, a blooming onion and lime cheesecake. The wings and cheesecake are very easy to make. The only challenge with the

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Roxanne told David she'd make him a carrot cake for his birthday. She decided to kick it up a notch and add rum. Then she got carried away cooking with the golden elixir. The recipes for this show include Rum Carrot Cake with Rum Cream Cheese Frosting, Almost Bermuda Fish Chowder, and Rum Sticky Buns. Download the shopping list and recipes. Download the podcast! Rum Carrot CakeIngredients:2

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The inspiration for our kickoff show came from ribs Jim had at Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Atlanta, GA. The meat fell off the bone, the rum baked beans were fantastic, and he mopped the whole thing up with a side of garlic bread. Jim uses store-bought BBQ sauce in this show, but we're open to any suggestions for your favorite or homemade sauce. Roxanne's rum baked beans are out of this world. And

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Welcome to the Satellite of Love, home of Jim and Roxanne, Monica, Trevi, Tillie, Dacquiri, Luna, Neo and Trinity. The banner image was taken at the Basque bar Casa Alcalde in the parte vieja of Donostia (San Sebastian) in northern Spain. Our affable host was Eki. The title of our blog and podcast pays homage to the song by Evolution Control Committee, "I want a cookie." Feel free to sing along.

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