New recipe, June 30, 2023

Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade) from NYT Cooking.
The secret ingredient is sweetened condensed milk and it is really delicious! We give this a 5!

New recipe, June 29, 2023

Grilled Tofu Tacos from NYT Cooking. Yup! Tofu. Spicing is great and these taste really good. They get a 4.

New recipe, June 28, 2023

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes Pesto and Spinach from NYT Cooking. Yum! The caramelized tomatoes and onions with the pesto and cheese are just spectacular. We give this a 5.

New recipe, June 27, 2023

Lemon Lime and Bitters from Epicurious. They say this is an Australian favorite. It has no alcohol except for Angostura bitters, and is really refreshing. We see why it is a favorite! We give this a 5.

New recipe, June 26, 2023

Strawberry Burrata Salas from Food and Wine. The strawberries are macerated with balsamic vinegar, which gives a nice contrast to the sweetness of the berries and goes well with the cheese and greens. We give this a 5.

New recipe, June 25, 2023

Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from NYT Cooking. Very nice Asian flavors. We give this a 4.

New recipe, June 24, 2023

Smoky Paprika Chicken and Crispy Chickpeas Over Escarole Salad from Food and Wine. This has good flavors but it felt like the paprika chicken dominated the flavors. We would use a bit more lemon juice to bring out the salad more, and maybe reduce the amount of spice on the chicken as well. We give this a 3.

New recipe, June 23, 2023

Shrimp Salad with Hominy Arugula and Lime from Food and Wine. Really nice flavors. The bit of cayenne in the dressing jazzes it up without making it too spicy. This gets a 5.

New recipe, June 22, 2023

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint from Food and Wine. Simple, with a short list of ingredients and really tasty. We give this a 4.

New recipe, June 21, 2023

Tangy Pork Noodle Salad with Lots of Herbs from NYT Cooking. Fabulous Asian flavors. We give this an enthusiastic 5!

New recipe, June 20, 2023

Dumpling Tomato Salad with Chile Crisp Vinaigrette from NYT Cooking. Such a great variety of flavors! This is spectacular, we give it a 5.

New recipe, June 19, 2023

In honor of Juneteenth we made Charleston Red Rice from NYT Cooking. It is new to us, but clearly is a comforting dish. We like the flavors, and give it a 3. We think it would benefit from 50-100% more Cajun spice, another 50% of hot sauce, and more bacon

New recipe, June 18, 2023

Shrimp Tacos from NYT Cooking. These are fun! Good flavors, we give them a 4.

New recipe, June 17, 2023

Zaalouk with Tahini from NYT Cooking. A fabulous recipe from our favorite chef, Yotam Ottolenghi. Incredible combination of flavors. We give this a 5!

New recipe, June 16, 20239

Molten Double Chocolate Mug Cake from Epicurious. Very rich, this would be better as 2 servings. Too much salt, we would cut back to 1/4 tsp. As is, we give this a 4.

New recipe, June 15, 2023

Roasted Mushroom Larb from NYT Cooking. Larb is a bright salad traditionally made with ground meat, but the roasted mushrooms are also very good with it. We give this a 4.

New recipe, June 14, 2023

Absinthe Minded from Epicurious. It is hard not to like this cocktail just for the name, but it is also delicious. The absinthe plays nicely with mind, lime juice and simple syrup. We give this a 5.

New recipe, June 13, 2023

Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice) from NYT Cooking. This is rice topped with eggs fried in soy sauce and sesame oil and roasted salted seaweed. This was pleasant and gets a 3.

New recipe, June 12, 2023

Vegetable Pulao from NYT Cooking. This has nice flavors and was a bit mild, at least for us. We give this a 3

New recipe, June 11, 2023

Skirt Steak with Salsa Verde Salad from NYT Cooking. The salsa adds some great flavor to the steak. We give this a 4.

New recipe, June 10, 2023

Sausage Tortellini Soup from NYT Cooking. Nice on a cold wet June day. We give this a 3

New recipe, June 9, 2023

Coconut Curry Fish from NYT Cooking, which required I make Jamaican Curry Powder which I got from africanbites.com. Both the powder and the dish are really good—this gets a 5.

New recipe, June 8, 2023

Seraphim's Glee from the Angel's Envy website. This is really delightful, with just enough Averna and Luxardo to add interest without obscuring the Angel's envy. This gets a 5.

New recipe, June 7, 2023

Asparagus Ricotta Pasta with Almonds from NYT Cooking. The topping with toasted almonds, lemon zest, garlic and salt elevates this from an ordinary dish. This gets a 4.

New recipe, June 6, 2023

The new recipe is the dressing, Goma Miso Dressing from Epicurious, which the author says is her take on a classic Japanese dressing that goes with anything. It has sesame paste, miso, mirin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice and garlic. It tastes familiar and does go with many foods. We give it a 4.

New recipe, June 5, 2023

Halal Cart Chicken Salad from Bon Appetít. This is pleasant with nice flavors. We give it a 3.

New recipe, June 4, 2023

Manan's Cheese Soufflé from Food and Wine. This is a Jacque Pépin recipe, and it is really nice, comforting and good flavors. We give this a 4.

New recipe, June 3, 2023

Pan Seared Chicken with Harissa Dates and Citrus from NYT Cooking. This has a great combination of flavors. We give it a 4

New recipe, June 2, 2023

Savory Fruit Salad from NYT Cooking. This has really nice flavors, we give this a 5.

New recipe, June 1, 2023

Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad) from NYT Cooking. This has the flavors and the head we expect from Som Tum. It gets a 4.

New recipe, May 31, 2023

Missed another photo. The recipe is the Herby Three Bean Salad from NYT Cooking. The herbs and toasted coriander really make this shine, it gets a 4.

New recipe, May 30, 2023

Roasted Red Peppers with Beans and Greens from NYT Cooking. This was a surprise, somehow much more than the sum of its parts. We give this a 5.

New recipes, May 29, 2023

Korean Burgers with Sesame Cucumber Pickles and Roasted Sheet Pan spots to Salad, both from NYY Cooking. The burger gets a 4. It gets rich flavor from the Korean barbecue sauce, and the quick pickles go with it beautifully. The potatoes get a 5–creamy roasted potatoes with melting leeks and a great sherry Dijon vinaigrette. Just delicious!

New recipe, May 28, 2023

Neglected to get a photo of The Redheaded Saint cocktail from Epicurious. It is an internet and tasty combination, including ginger beer, lime juice, raspberry syrup, tequila and mezcal. It gets a 4.

New recipe, May 27, 2023

Black Pepper Stir Fried Tofu and Asparagus from NYT Cooking. Very simple but truly delicious. It is astonishing how much the black pepper contributes through its contrast with the sweet and salty sauce. We give this a 5.

New recipe, May 26, 2023

Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad from NYT Cooking. This sounds straightforward but the dressing includes tahini and there are pops of flavor from the golden raisins and sunflower seeds. We give this a 4.

New recipe, May 25, 2023

Sweet Corn Salad with Buttermilk Vinaigrette from NYT Cooking. We have had many variations on sweet corn salad, the buttermilk and sour cream make this stand out. We give this a 4.

New recipe, May 24, 2023

Garlic Braised Pork Shoulder from NYT Cooking. This may not look like much, but the flavor is deep and rich—really nice! This gets a 4.

New recipe, May 23, 2023

Sesame Tomato Salad from NYT Cooking. We thought this was ok, not outstanding. It might have been better with real summer tomatoes.

New recipe, May 22, 2023

Instant Pot Japchae from Epicurious. This really is nearly instant, and quite delicious. I was able to find the sweet potato starch noodles (thank you H-Mart!). This is a very flavorful Korean dish, but not hot. We give this a 5.

New recipe, May 22, 2023

Slow Cooker Cassoulet from NYT Cooking. This might sound a bit improbable but it works pretty well. This recipe called for Italian sausage—might have been better to use a different sausage but overall pretty good. It gets a 4.

New recipe, May 20, 2023

The Monarch from Food and Wine. Gin, grapefruit liqueur and Lillet rose. Very pleasant! We give this a 4.

New recipe, May 19, 2023

Vegetable Tortilla Soup from NYT Cooking. This has charted cabbage and sweet potatoes, giving it a surprising depth. We liked this a lot, it gets a 4.

New recipe, May 18, 2023

Avocado Margarita from Epicurious. The avocado gives this a creaminess, which is kind of fun. Otherwise a pretty straightforward Margarita. We give it a 3.

New recipe, May 17, 2023

Mushroom Scampi from NYT Cooking. This is a nice scampi variant. This gets a 3.