The main course is sort of the easy part. We can all grill chicken or roast a pork loin, but with limited ingredients, it can be the sides that throw us off. You can only eat boxed macaroni and cheese so many times, even during a global pandemic. Veggie sides […]
What I’m Cooking: Instant Pot Pulled Pork (An Underdog Story)
My husband was craving pulled pork, so I ordered a pork butt that I planned to cook in my Instant Pot—a tool I mostly reserve for chicken stock. But as the days get warmer, I find myself turning to it more often to avoid using the oven or stove, which […]
What I’m Cooking: Sweet and Spicy Ricotta Toast with Fig
My neighbor has a fig tree in her backyard, and about 1/3 of it hangs over the fence into my backyard, which means I have 1/3 of a fig tree (I’m not a lawyer, but I hope this checks out). Usually, the squirrels and birds get to the figs before […]
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Flavor
It’s grilling season, and this year, we want more out of our grill than just burgers and hot dogs. Of course, Texas is the smoking capital of the world (maybe self-appointed, but it still counts), and so we know all about low and slow briskets and beef ribs. But did […]
Whiskey Sour
Makes 1 serving We call it a whiskey sour, but other classic variations may use gin, vodka, or even Amaretto, an Italian liqueur made from the pits of apricot that tastes strongly of almond. Ingredients 2 oz whiskey, gin, vodka, or Amaretto 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz simple […]
White Beans with Salsa Verde
Makes 4 to 6 servings These beans, a nice crusty bread, and a chiled glass of wine make the perfect light summer dinner or brunch dish. Salsa verde is an herby Italian sauce with hundreds of variations, so don’t hesitate to change the proportions of the sauce to suit your […]
Yamaguchi Mojito
Makes 1 serving Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the sake, simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake until well-chilled, then strain over ice in a high ball glass. Top with a splash of prosecco. Garnish with mint and lime.
You’ll Love this ‘Fool’-Proof No Bake Dessert
If you love dessert, but aren’t much of a baker, you would be a fool not to try this one! That is, you would be a fool not to make a fool. A fool is a traditional British dessert made by folding stewed fruit into a custard base. We might […]
Zucchini Pancakes with Tzatziki Sauce
Makes 8 Servings Pancakes Tzatziki Sauce Zucchini Pancakes Tzatziki Sauce