New recipe, May 31, 2015

June is upon us! Our day started with a moose cow and 2 calves outside our room in Jackson (a calf is visible in this photo), and then a long trip home. So the new recipe is the Blue Train Cocktail from Gary Regan's The Joy of Mixology. Quite tasty--we give this a 4.

New recipe, May 30, 2015

Yogurt Chia Pudding--a nice breakfast from the September 2014 Bon Appetít. Pleasant--we give it a 3.

New recipe, May 29, 2015

We attended Project Angel Heart's Annual Art for Life. This great event raises money to support their mission of providing meals free of charge for people with life threatening illnesses. They have the most dedicated volunteers, and Mark is proud to have joined their Board of Directors.

So tonight's new recipe is from Gary Regan's Joy of Mixology--the Tremblement de Terre (earthquake) cocktail. We give this a 3.
You have to like Absinthe for this cocktail!

New recipes, May 28, 2015

Grilled Clams with Spiced Paprika Butter, from the June 2015 Bon Appetit. And the Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette from the May 27, 2015 Denver Post.

The clams did not wow us--they get a 3. We have not cooked clams before, so that could be on us. The salad is wonderful, especially with a perfect avocado. We give it a 5.

Wine: Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie de Gascogne Rosé 2013

New recipe, May 27, 2015

Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde from the June 2015 Bon Appetít. Served with a simple spinach salad. Nice! We give the scallops a 5.

Wine: Kosta Browne 2012 One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay

New recipes, May 26, 2015

From the June 2015 Cooking Light: Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry with Cashew and Green Onion Bulgur. This is good. We give the stir fry a 3, the bulgur gets a 4.

Wine: Chateau Ardadens 2012

New recipe, May 25, 2015

The new recipe is the Grilled Bread Salad with Sweet Peppers and Onion from the July 2014 Bon Appetít. Yummy, it gets a 4. Served with a reprise of the two from the June 2015 Bon Appetít: Snap Peas and Green Beans with Arugula Mint Pesto, and Chi Spacca's Bistecca Fiorentina. These still get a 5.

Wine: Poggiotondo Chianti Superiore 2009

New recipe, May 24, 2015

Two from the June 2015 Bon Appetít: Snap Peas and Green Beans with Arugula Mint Pesto, and Chi Spacca's Bistecca Fiorentina. Both are delicious--they get 5s. The steak clearly depends on a great cut of meat, as the only spices are salt and pepper.

Wine: Domaine de Garrou Richesse 2002--a great match!

New recipe, May 23, 2015

Watermelon Mint Margarita from the June 2015 Cooking Light. We doubled the tequila, and the flavors are really nice. We give this a 4.

New recipe, May 22, 2015

Double RL Ranch Burger from the June 2015 Bon Appetít. Served with a green salad. A very tasty burger! We give it a 4.

Wine: Domaine Pontifical Chateauneuf du Pape 2001

New recipe, May 21, 2015

The Starry Night cocktail from Gary Regan's The Joy of Mixology. Quite tasty, we give it a 4.

New recipe, May 20, 2015

Marionberry Mojito from the June 2015 Cooking Light. It is pleasant--we give it a 3.

New recipe, May 19, 2015

Grilled Chicken Thigh and Cucumber Salad from the June 2015 Food and Wine. Quite tasty! We give this a 4.

Wine: Casa do Valle Vinho Verde 2010

New recipe, May 18, 2015

Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables from the June 2015 Foid and Wine. Served with Basmati Rice. Quite tasty. As a pickle, a bit much as the whole course. Would be a nice appetizer. We give this a 3.

Wine: Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2014

New recipes, May 17, 2015

Italian Milk Braised Pork Tenderloin from the Traeger's Everyday Cookbook, and Farro Tabbouleh with Burst Tomatoes from the June 2015 Food and Wine. These are both pretty good--we give them both a 4.

Wine: Cesari Mars Valpolicella Ripasso 2012

New recipe, May 16, 2015

Snap Pea Falafel Salad from the June 2015 Food and Wine. This is very good--we give it a 4.

Wine: 1489 Libra Orvieto Classico 2010

New recipes, May 15, 2015

Two from the June 2015 Food and Wine: Bacon and Kimchee Burgers, and Charred Okra Relish. These are both quite delicious. We give both a 5

No wine--we had this with Avery India Pale Ale

New recipe, May 14, 2015

The Delicious Cocktail from Gary Regan's The Joy of Mixology. Pleasant, we give it a 3.

New recipe, May 13, 2015

Smoky Farro and Chickpea Soup from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Delightful (except it needs more salt than they say). We give it a 4.

Wine: Chateau de Montfaucon Baron Louis Lirac 2011

New recipe, May 12, 2015

Pineapple Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Lime Slaw from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Nice flavors, we might have liked a bit more heat. We give this a 4.

No wine, had a blue margarita instead

New recipe, May 11, 2015

Spinach Salad with Berries and Goat Cheese from the May 2015 Cooking Light--pleasant, it gets a 4.
Served with a reprise of the Sausage Cannellini and Tomato Ragout with Rosemary Parmesan Polenta

Wine: Jeff Carrel Les Darons Languedoc 2013

New recipe, May 10, 2015

Sausage Cannellini and Tomato Ragu with Risenary Parmesan Polenta from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Very easy and flavorful. We give this a 4.

Wine: Tenuta Sant' Antonio Nanfre Valpolicella 2008

New recipe, May 9, 2015

Vietnamese Style Pork Noodle Salad from the May 2015 Cooking Light. This captures the flavors of a spring roll nicely--we give it a 4.

Wine: Château de Ségriès Lirac 2010

New recipe, May 8, 2015

Sweet Pea Soup with Yogurt and Pine Nuts from the May 2015 Cooking Light. This is really tasty--we enjoyed it a lot and it gets a 5! Served with a reprise of the Caribbean Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Salsa.

Wine: Domaine Allimant-Laugner Gewürztraminer 2011

New recipe, May 7, 2015

Grilled Asparagus with Fried Eggs and Pancetta from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Nice mix of flavors--we give it a 4.

Wine: Sichel Chateau Argadens Bordeaux 2012

New recipe, May 6, 2015

Caribbean Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Salsa from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Very tasty, we give this a 4.

Wine: Von der Leyen Riesling 2012

New recipe, May 5, 2015

Sweet and Hot Pepper Open Faced Egg Sandwiches from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Good flavors--we give this a 4.

New recipe, May 4, 2015

The Chrysanthemum cocktail from Epicurious. Excellent--we give this a 5.

New recipe, May 3, 2015

Wild Mushroom Pizza with Arugula and Pecorino from the May/June 3215 Eating Well. This is good, not spectacular--we give it a 3.

Wine: Black Diamond Pinot Noir 2009

New recipe, May 2, 2015

Lamb Bacon Burgers with Spicy Aioli from the May 2015 Bon Appetit. Maybe not so good for you, but absolutely delicious! We give this a 5

Wine: Chateau de Montfaucon Baron Louis 2011 Lirac

New recipe, May 1, 2015

Happy International Workers Day! Our new recipe is Fennel and Shrimp Fra Diavolo from the May/June Eating Well--very tasty, we give this a 4. The fennel is a nice addition.

Served with a reprise of the Butter Lettuce Asparagus and Hazelnut Salad from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Still a 5!

Wine: Zenato Alanera Rosso Veronese 2012