Stuff the Spuds
How easily can you be influenced? Some of the most persuasive lobbyists whispering in my ear are my kids. They wanted to know if I was going to blog about our stuffed baked potatoes. (No kickbacks from the potato board.) So, I’ve been persuaded. With a range of family commitments and activities on our schedule, time […]
Texas Treehouse Chili
We prepared this chili recipe indoors last weekend, but most of our little guests spent the afternoon outdoors in the treehouse. With cool January weather, our Texas Treehouse Chili warmed up the crowd and even won the approval of the native Texans in attendance. Texas Treehouse Chili Yield: 20 medium servings 3 pounds beef flank […]
Texas transplant dusts off chili recipe
Yes, I read the brochure. Even though I now carry a Texas license, pay taxes and adore the late Lady Bird Johnson and her wildflower center, I’ll never be a true Texan, but merely a transplant. In all good faith, I’ve been a Texas-wannabe chili cook for years. But here’s the hurdle: I’ve never served […]
Test this tortilla tip
Vegie fans – the kids have cast their votes: tortillas stuffed with grilled broccoli rock! Wrap this up in a few quick steps. Cut broccoli into single stalk pieces. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Season with ground cumin, salt and pepper. Grill broccoli until crisp. Wrap broccoli in fresh tortillas. Crunch! We’re keeping this one […]
Time for Change Chili
Time for Change Chili – that’s the fiery hot dish about to be served at a celebration (location to remain undisclosed) this evening. The gourmand who hailed the chili buzz plans to chase the chili with Obamatinis. If you must tempt faraway friends, please share the recipes.
Let them break bread
Must we compare lunch box meals with the Obama children? The trail back to preschool basics is within reach for all of us: make good choices. Let them break bread in peace. In today’s Washington Post
Rice expert dismisses rice cooker
It has been brought to my immediate attention that my rice cooker stinks! I resist full disclosure because this little tool has served me for many years. But my local rice expert, who wouldn’t think of preparing rice longer than 15 minutes for evenly cooked rice, cannot believe that I’ve sacrificed time and perfection with […]
Statesman Food Matters
The Cookery warms up . . . in today’s news with the Austin American-Statesman’s Addie Broyles. Addie shares my recipe for Simple Soup Supper in Try This At Home. Feed and read with Addie around her print and electronic tables.
Try to make a wish with a turkey nugget
How many wishes can you make with one wishbone? (Not a synthetic wishbone–but one that you carefully carved around.) This wishbone came from the turkey we roasted in December. We removed the leftovers from the freezer this week to prepare a stock for curried turkey soup. The kids aren’t fussing over the wishbone . . . yet. It’s still drying.
DIY Sink Upgrade
Sink upgrade: complete. Everything works. We’ve found no leaks (yet), and we’re celebrating this kitchen upgrade in DIY fashion – cooking at home this evening.