Tonight I splurged on a Signature Tasting menu at Uchi Dallas (2817 Maple Ave). Six courses at the market price. All eloquently presented. All delicious. My photos don’t do the meal justice, but I was focused on enjoying each dish in the moment. In addition to the tasting courses, I ordered an additional Kinoko Nigiri […]
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2 oz blended Scotch (e.g., Johnnie Walker Black) 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 6 oz ginger beer Mix in a tall glass and serve with ice. As a Scotch fan, the Mamie Taylor is my alternative to a margarita. The lime juice balances the complexity of the Scotch, and the ginger beer adds spice.
Bon Appetit featured Hamersley’s Bistro’s Coffee-Marinated Skirt Steak in its August 2103 “r.s.v.p.” column. I made the marinade the night before, reserved half of it for basting, and used the rest to marinade the steak overnight. The marinade was amazing! The coffee flavor penetrates the meat, but it’s also balanced by the acidity of the balsamic
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My day job has been spilling into my nights, leaving little time for a food blog. So what food experience might be memorable enough to bring me back online? Fire in the Triangle! If you aren’t familiar with the Competition Dining concept, imagine Iron Chef America with local, North Carolina ingredients. Two chefs battle it
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I tried the Curried Butternut Soup recipe from the December Cooking Light, but substituted green curry paste for red, since I didn’t have any red on hand. The soup’s consistency and flavor were great, but it was a bit too spicy for my taste. Therefore, I repurposed it as curry sauce for a curry dish, packaging
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Each month, I’ve been keeping track of my must-try Cooking Light recipes here so that I feel better about recycling the issue when the next month’s comes. It’s an easy way to control clutter, and I can access the recipes anywhere that I have web access (including the grocery store, when I take my smart phone!).
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This month’s Cooking Light features several recipes I want to try: Loaded Potato Soup (p. 53) Honey-Wheat Pizza with Pear-Prosciutto Salad (p. 136) Chickpeas and Spinach with Smoky Paprika (pp. 136-137) Aromatic Slow-Roasted Tomatoes (p. 138) [I already tried these and pureed them for a pasta dish. Worth repeating often!] Creamy Lobster Pappardelle (p. 170) Baked
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There are several recipes from the October Cooking Light issue that I want to try: Beef and Broccoli Bowl (p. 30) Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili (p. 68) Spiced Lentils and Poached Eggs (p. 70) Tomato and Mozzarella Risotto (p. 147)
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As usual, the September 2012 Cooking Light is filled with recipes I want to try: Parmesan Corn Muffins (p. 84) Red Lentil Dal with Carrot Salad and Coriander Flatbreads (p. 104) Mussels Steamed with Bacon, Beer, and Fennel (p. 104) Spinach and Onion Pizza (p. 106) Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Kale, Poached Eggs, and Toasted Breadcrumbs (p. 115)
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Another month, another exciting Cooking Light. Here are the recipes I look forward to trying: Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad (p. 24) – I frequently make a similar recipe from Wine, Food, & Friends, and I look forward to trying this take on shrimp and white beans. Seared Tuna Nicoise (p. 79) Zucchini and Caramelized Onion
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