Sandy's Favorite Cookbooks of 2011
Posted by MSLO BloggerWhat a year for cookbooks! I had a hard time settling on just 10, but the following, in no particular order are my choices for this year.
“A New Turn …
Entries from the ‘Everyday Food’ Category
Crispy Pork Sandwiches with Russian Dressing
Posted by MSLO BloggerPork tenderloin is easy to make into cutlets; a little bit of pounding will do the trick. Slices of pork tenderloin get dredged in flour, dipped in egg …
Forbidden Rice "Paella"
Posted by MSLO BloggerBased on paella, where rice is the star, this vegetarian take uses Forbidden rice, rather than white rice (but feel free to swap in white rice) and gets …
Chicken Salad Sandwich with Capers and Olives
Posted by MSLO BloggerEveryone seems to have their own favorite chicken salad. Me, I like mine spiked with piquant olives and capers, some lemon and creamy mayo. And for the bread, …
Rigatoni with Spicy Eggplant and Shallot Sauce
Posted by MSLO BloggerEggplants have a really creamy texture after just a bit of cooking. A brief toss with some coarse salt, a 30 minute rest, and a rinse under cold …
My Five Favorite Food Gifts
Posted by MSLO BloggerI love giving food gifts. First off, they’re genuinely appreciated and secondly, when they’re gone, they’re gone, meaning they don’t take up much room in your house.
While I …
Taste Test: Gluten-Free Baking Mixes
Posted by MSLO BloggerInspired by the taste test, and pound cake in the December issue of “Everyday Food” magazine, I decided to do our own blind tasting of gluten-free baking mixes. …
Ham and Cheddar with Apple Chutney
Posted by MSLO BloggerChutney is a condiment made with a combo of vinegar and sugar and spiced up with mustard seeds and ginger. Once made it will keep for a couple …
