Category: Recipes
Tofu-Sriracha Stir Fry
I recently posted a book review that spurred this post and this dish. Hyphenated Relations is not a foodie book but I still found some inspiration. (You can read the full book review here.) The chapter that mentioned a Tofu-Sriracha Stir Fry also featured the only two siblings in the book with any redeeming qualities and…
Olive Oil-Black Pepper Gelato for Movies & Munchies and Eat Pray Love
Here’s the belated announcement for this event, my contribution and the round-up—all in one. Join me for April’s Movies & Munchies’ feature film, Eat Pray Love.
Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee
For this stop on the TLC Book Tour, I was pleased to receive a gratis copy of Pomegranate. All opinions and rants are my own and were not influenced by my free copy. Not only is the cover art amazing, but the story is a must read. About Pomegranate • Publisher: Atria Books (April 11, 2023) • Hardcover: 352…
Paddy’s Punch
From a virtual yelp event during the pandemic (March 2021): We all took a virtual trip to Ireland last night to hang out with Grace O’Malley. Never heard of her? Grace O’Malley is the famous Irish pirate queen. She was fierce, powerful and cunning. She did have an audience with Elizabeth I as to try…
House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe
The House of Eve is the Reese Witherspoon February Book Club pick! This may be one of the best books I’ve read this year. Here’s a review along with a retro pound cake recipe.
(500) Days of Summer and Swedish Meatballs
There wasn’t a lot of foodie inspiration in this month’s Movies & Munchie feature. I was inspired by the Ikea scene. If you haven’t seen this movie, it is a a cute, clever and poignant film about relationships. (Notice I didn’t say it was a rom-com.)
Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII
Pizza dip is delicious and flexible. Add in you favorite pizza toppings. We used red onion, dried tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. I think any combo of toppings would work. I’m also including a recipe for grilled pitas which make great dippers.
Boeuf Bourginon in the Freezer for The Hundred Foot Journey
Here is a down-to-the-wire post for January’s Movies & Munchies. It’s a partially revamped post from 2015 with a new family recipe thrown in for The Hundred Foot Journey.
Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas
A birthday celebration, lots of links to recipes, and a pomegranate margarita. I provide my take and suggestions for the dishes, too. Happy Birthday, Hubs!
Tomato Two-Times Easy Pasta w/Mushrooms for Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies
This month’s Cook the Books selection is Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies. The alternate title for this recipe is “When there’s no protein in the house and you’re not going to the store yet you don’t want to make plain spaghetti with red sauce.” (You’ll get it if you’ve read the book.)