New recipe, May 2, 2016

Chicken Tinga Tacos from the May 2016 Food and Wine. This is pleasant, we give it a 3.

New recipe, April 12, 2016

Blackened Carrots from the April 2016 Food and Wine. This has pretty good flavors, we give it a 3.

Served with a reprise of the Spiced and Grilled Steaks with Citrus Chutney from the April 2016 Bon Appetít.

New recipe, April 10, 2016

Spinach and Fennel Salad with Candied Bacon from the April 2016 Food and Wine. Nice, it gets a 4.

New recipe, April 9, 2016

Pasta with Marinated Grilled Eggplant Burrata and Chiles from the April 2016 Food and Wine. This is very tasty! We give it a 4

New recipe, April 6, 2016

Soba Salad from the April 2016 Food and Wine. Excellent, we give it a 5.

New recipes, April 4, 2016

We celebrated Mark's Mom's birthday with his parents with the Spring Vegetable and Sunflower Panzanella from the April 2016 Food and Wine, served with Mario Batali's Lamb Chops Scottadita from the Italian Grill. Dessert is Strawberries in Sambuca from Epicurious. We give the salad a 4, and the dessert gets a 5.

New recipe, December 11, 2015

The new recipe is the Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes from the November 2015 Food and Wine, which we enjoyed a lot and give a 4. Served on a green salad, with sautéed chicken thighs.

New recipe, November 23, 2015

Red Lentil Dal with Mustard Seeds from the December 2015 Food and Wine.  This is excellent--we give it a 5.

New recipe, November 3, 2015

Spinach Radish Salad from the November 2015 Food and Wine. This is pleasant, it gets a 3.

New recipe, September 26, 2015

Grilled Zucchini with Ricotta and Pomegranate Molasses from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Quick, and we thought it was solid but not spectacular. We give this a 3.

New recipes, September 19, 2015

We had dinner with Ron and Beth Eller. The first course was the Buffalo Mozzarella with Neat and Messy Roasted Tomatoes from the September 2015 Food and Wine. It is definitely messy, best done with a fork. We thought it needs a bit more salt than the recipe allowed for, and give it a 4.
Wine: Jonathan Didier Pabiot Pouilly Fumé 2013

Next, Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lavendar Ricotta Dressing from the October 2015 Cooking Light. Fantastic, it gets a 5.
Wine: Palladium Pinot Grigio 2013

Main course: Pork Chops with Fennel and Juniper also from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Great flavors, but over cooked when I followed the recipe--gotta check the meat sooner! We give it a 3, easily a 4 if cooked right.

Wine: Corte Oavone 2004 Brunello do Montalcino

Dessert: strawberries and Kiwi with sweetened yogurt, and fresh dates stuffed with goat gouda

New recipe, September 13, 2015

Chicken Rice Pilaf from the September 2015 Food and Wine. A simple dish, with lots of flavor. We like this a lot--it gets a 4. Served with cucumber with spiced yogurt.

Wine: Domaine Gilles Barge Condrieu La Solarie 2010

New recipe, September 6, 2015

The new recipe is the Jicama Salad from the September 2015 Food and Wine--the lime, basil and celery really amp this up--we loved it! It gets 5.

We also did a repeat of the Roast Pork Shoulder with Star Anise and Soy Sauce,  from the July 2015 Bon Appetít. Wonderful flavors--still gets a 5.

Wine: Gérard Bertrand Minervois 2008

New recipe, September 2, 2015

Dark Sparklers from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Nice flavors--plum and pepper are surprisingly nice together. We give this a 4.

New recipe, August 31, 2015

Sweet Corn Salad with Pancetta and Mushrooms from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Delicious! Great flavors and a hearty salad. A meal by itself. We give this a 5!

Wine: Oak Grove Petite Syrah 2009 Reserve

New recipes, August 30, 2015

Sesame Steak Stir Fry from the September 2015 Food and Wine, and Sauteed Okra with Cashews from the April 2010 Food and Wine. Both were pleasant, we give them 3s.

Wine: Terredora Dipaolo Rosaenocae Rosato 2013

New recipe, August 29, 2015

Watermelon Feta and Almond Salad, from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Our contribution to the annual Ribs and Ritas event. Very tasty, though very simple. We give it a 4.

New recipe, August 28, 2015

Braised Eggplant with Garlic, from the September 2015 Food and Wine. This was really excellent--we give it a 4. Served with a pair of sausages, some corn, and another riff on the grilled peach salad.

Wine: Domaine Sainte-Eugénie Le Clos Millésine 2008

New recipe, August 27, 2015

Feta Quinoa Omelet from the September 2015 Food and Wine. This is pleasant, it gets a 3. Served with a riff on the Grilled Peach Salad from the August 5, 2015 Denver Post. This time I used the peaches without grilling. I used a mix of white cheddar and Queso Campesino, and I used pecans instead of hazelnuts. And I added smoked sweet paprika to the dressing which really took it up a notch. Made this way, we give it a 4.

Wine: Garage d'Or Love Drunk Oregon Rosé 2013

New recipe, August 26, 2015

Quinoa Pork Meatballs from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Honestly could not find ground pork, so it is turkey. The mix did not hold together well--would consider dropping to one egg. The nutmeg is a stellar addition. Overall it gets a 4.

Wine: Casaleiro Reseva Vinho Reguonsl Tejo 2012