Walk the talk
These tangerine beauties won’t have their chance at working circles around any kitchen island. But they do inspire. Thanks, Carrie, for sharing these hot slippers. Slip into this pair of beaded mules and watch Laila walk the culinary talk at Laila Blogs. Don’t miss Laila’s recipe for samosas.
As if you didn’t know . . . potlucks please the palate
Establish time, date, place. Add generous mix of people who sustain various corners of food community. Embellish with potluck selections to create an amazing dish array. That’s how it came together Sunday in Austin. If you were among the participants and guests at this potluck at Penny’s, may we concur that the meal was paradise on a plate? Regrets that The Cookery doesn’t have […]
Second-hand cookbooks measure up
Second-hand cookbooks Second-hand cookbooks measure up if you give them a chance. The Cookery extends a grateful thanks across Austin to a book treasure hunter, our friend Jane, for the latest acquisition for our collection. Middle Eastern, vegetarian, French or light and easy, we’ve learned not to snub our noses at used cookbooks. Looking to pick up a […]
Oscar menu? Spice it up with Monica Bhide
We’re spicing up the menu this weekend, and the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire is heating up The Cookery. With India in mind, taste a sample of Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors of the Contemporary Kitchen . . . by Monica Bhide. Here’s Monica’s recipe for Butternut Squash, Coconut and Lamb Stew If you haven’t seen the film or heard […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Austin priceline: Hass avocados
Keep it affordable, and dress up your menu with a little help from HEB. At two for $1, Hass avocados may make the cut in your food shopping budget. Likely imported from Mexico this time of year, the Hass green fruit will enhance my tortilla soup later this week.
New Year’s fiber fix: hummus
Hummus Who’s coming to dinner? This hummus recipe satisfies every generation. 1 cup cooked chickpeas 3 cloves garlic, crushed juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons tahina (sesame) 1/2 teaspoon salt olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped paprika Reserve 1/4 cup of liquid from boiled chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Mix crushed garlic, lemon juice, tahina and […]
Separation anxiety?
With canned chickpeas, your beans are ready to rinse. If you prefer to prepare dried beans for hummus, separate the chickpeas from their skins during the preparation process. No worries. After an overnight water soak, bring chickpeas to a full boil in the water in which they’ve soaked, stirring occasionally, for two to three hours, until […]