July 2011
5 posts
Broiled Lamb and Summer Gratin
As I have been doing a terrible job of cooking at home this last month, I thought last night’s No Fucking Way Am I Going Anywhere dinner should be something worthwhile. Total flashback to this perfect dinner party from four years ago, but you know, just for me.
Lamb!
3 lamb rib chops, about 1 3/4” thick 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced coarse salt and pepper
• whisk...
Chocolate Banoffee Ice Cream Pie
So this really isn’t too crazy different from the tarts I made before, it just gets the ramped up awesomeness of being an ice cream pie. Check the recipe posted below for the original crust recipe (I used some ghetto shells leftover from last time), and for the magic of turning a can of condensed milk into delicious toffee goodness.
2 cups mangled pecan tartlet shells, thawed and...
Sesame Cilantro Corn on the Cob
I love corn on the cob. Anyone who has ever had braces will always cherish every bite they can take without having to cut it all off first, losing one of those special moments of summer. I am totally happy with a shit-ton of butter and some pepper, but this sesame oil mix turned it through the roof.
2 tbsp sesame oil 1 1/2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tsp jalepeno pepper, finely chopped 1/2...
Almond Rice Krispies Squares
The first time I tried Rice Krispies squares with almond it was a revelation. Yes, I was only 8 years old, but a revelation nonetheless. It was at an elementary school bake sale and they were made by Mrs Bishop (the Bishops were a big deal back home. They had eight kids and lived in this crazy huge house out on an acreage. They had an indoor pool and a football field and horses … one of the...
Red Cabbage Slaw
After two weeks of eating out too often, A good home cooked meal on Saturday was just what I needed: thanks to Katie and Jared for cooking up some awesome Dr Pepper pulled pork. I made up some red slaw to pile on top for some epic sandwiches. Red slaw doesn’t contain any mayo, and uses ketchup, which means the first time I made it Mason was disgusted by the thought of it. He’s a full...
