New recipes, June 22, 2024

Garlicky Chicken Sandwiches with Red Cabbage Slaw from NYT Cooking, and Crispy Okra Salad from Food and Wine. The sandwiches have multiple layers of flavor that work well together-we give this a 4. The okra salad is quite simple (after you fry the okra) but the flavor and texture is a delight. It gets a 5!

New recipe, June 21, 2024

The new recipe is Oven Roasted Cauliflower Florets from Food and Wine. We have certainly roasted cauliflower before, but not just as florets. It becomes mellow and sweet, and then gets jazzed up with a spritz of lemon juice. Very simple and really enjoyable. It gets a 4.

New recipe, June 20, 2024

Spicy Tahini and Avocado Soba from Epicurious. I liked the sauce, but there is way too much of it. You can't taste anything else. This gets a 3.

New recipe, June 19, 2024

Creamy White Beans with Herb Oil from NYT Cooking. This dish depends on the herb oil, and it is nice. It get's a 3 overall.

New recipe, June 18, 2024

Peanut Butter Sandwich with Pickles and Sriracha, a "non-recipe" from NYT Cooking. This was fun to try but was subtle. I might use 2 layers of pickles and would not skimp on sriracha. As made, it gets a 3.

New recipe, June 17, 2024

Kogi Dogs from Food and Wine. Yes, there is a dog in there! Lots of great Korean flavors in there. This gets a 4.

New recipe, June 16, 2024

Cauliflower Okonomiyaki from Food and Wine. This is a Japanese savory pancake. It also has a few steps to prepare multiple components, but they are delicious together. This gets a 5!

New recipe, June 15, 2024

Curry Chicken and Sweet Potato Galette from Fiid and Wine. This dish has multiple components, each of which requires preparation before it is assembled and baked. So it takes quite a bit of time. Some of the components can be done ahead of time. And they all come together beautifully. This is time consuming but delicious. It gets a 5!

New recipe, June 14, 2024

The Floridita, a daiquiri recipe from the Floridita bar in Havana. Nice flavors, tart and balanced. We give it a 4

New recipe, June 13, 2024

Gaji Namur (Gochujang- Marinated Eggplant). Cooking the eggplant is quick, but then you need to marinate it overnight. And it is worth it!! This gets an enthusiastic 5!

New recipe, June 12, 2024

Vegan Coconut Ginger Black Beans from NYT Cooking. This is enjoyable, though we expected to taste more of the ginger and cumin. We would increase the amount of both. The hot sauce is a good addition. Overall, we give this a 3.

New recipe, June 11, 2024

Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad from NYT Cooking. This is another pleasant dish, with a good combination of flavors we give this a 3.

New recipe, June 10, 2024

Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken from Food and Wine. This is tasty, though it is a bit salty. We give this a 3.

New recipe, June 9, 2024

Palak Paneer from NYT Cooking. Paneer cheese nestled into a spicy spinach sauce. Yum! This gets a 5!

New recipe, June 8, 2024

Sake and Soy Braised Pork Belly from Bon Appetít. This is pretty rich. We found it pleasant, and overall it gets a 3.

New recipe, June 7, 2024

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata from Epicurious. This is a nice frittata, nothing that really stands out. We give this a 3.

New recipe, June 6, 2024

Curry Roasted Half Chicken and Peppers from NYT Cooking. A dinner for one with leftovers for lunch. It is really good—having peppers and onions roasted with the chicken is delicious. This gets a 4.

New recipe, June 5, 2024

Pasta with Peas Asparagus Butter Lettuce and Prosciutto from Bon Appetít. This is a pleasant spring dish. We give it a 3.

New recipe, June 4, 2024

Egg Salad from NYT Cooking. This has minced dill and scallions which gives it a little sophistication. This gets a 4.

New recipe, June 3, 2024

Egg in a Nest Sandwich from NYT Cooking. This is an easy and pleasant dish. It gets a 3.

New recipes, June 2, 2024

Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp with Za'atar Yogurt, and Chez Panisse's Blueberry Cobbler, both from NYT Cooking. The shrimp is nice, enhanced by the yogurt. It gets a 4. The cobbler truly is extraordinary. There used to be very little sugar in the berries, which lets them sing, covered with a rich buttery crust. It gets a 5!

New recipe, June 1, 2024

Butter Bean Dip with Frizzled Onions and Preserved Lemon from NYT Cooking. This is another recipe from the brilliant Ottolenghi. So tasty! We give it a 5.

New recipe, May 31, 2024

The Disaronno French Connection from disarrono.com. Amaretto can be a bit overwhelming by itself, it mellows beautifully with the cognac. We give this a 4.

New recipe, May 30, 2024

Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber from Epicurious. This is a classic dish, and it is very tasty! This gets a 4.

New recipe, May 29, 2024

Frittata with Fennel Spiced Pork and Asparagus. The fennel gives this such a rich flavor. Deeply satisfying! This gets a 5!

New recipe, May 28, 2024

We ate it so fast I forget the photo. The new recipe is a fabulous Baba Ganoush from Food and Wine. Just wonderful, we give this a 5!

New recipe, May 27, 2024

Citrus Oil Marinated Spring Vegetables from Epicurious. We really wanted to like this but it was disappointing. The citrus oil completely overwhelms the spring Vegetables to the point that you can't taste them at all. We give this a 1.

New recipe, May 26, 2024

Spiced Lamb Burgers with Spring Slaw from Epicurious. The spices give these burgers a great flavors, and the slaw gives it a lightness and brightness. This gets a 4.