Eggplant Chickpea Curry with a side of neglect
I have been neglectful. I am sorry. It is balls cold here and the stupid county keeps closing the schools….which means no preschool. So, not only did I pay a full month of December for 2 weeks of school, I am now paying (2) full months for both kids and so far NO stinking school. And, while I love my little people more than life itself, they are driving me INSANE!!! So, I take it out on my blog and refuse to do anything productive. At least the youngest...
Read MoreCoconut Curry Shrimp and a broken coffee machine
I’m writing this as I sneer at my new coffee machine. I am not a happy camper. I woke up this morning to NO COFFEE. And by the way, french presses SUCK, unless they are used casually throughout the day. Too much work to begin my morning. So the Chef and I decided that we would get a new coffee machine without the espresso/cappuccino maker. Granted, I never used it, but I still want the option. Its all about the option. I tried to make my...
Read MoreCurried Butternut Squash and Potato Latkes with Pear Salsa
You didn’t think I could let Hanukkah go by without Latkes did you. That would be a crime. First let me say, I have come to the conclusion that any Jewish mother/grandmother/cook probably has some serious upper body guns. Peeling those potatoes and shredding them (along with the butternut squash) was equivalent to any lat pull downs or bicep curls I have ever done. And I am certainly no “wimpy skimpy” in the gym. (you kinda have to workout a lot with...
Read MoreKofta Kebabs
Kofta Kebabs are spicy patties made from minced lamb. Very similar to meatballs, just with a huge amount of spices. They are popular in both Jewish cultures and non Jewish cultures in the Middle East and through India. The seasoning creates a perfect aromatic flavor. I served mine with the most simple salad of tomato, avocado, and red onion drizzled in olive oil and lemon juice. I was so close to mixing up the paprika and the red cayenne pepper. Good...
Read MoreThank you Chef Ripert!
I was very excited to try out new recipes from Eric Ripert’s newest book Avec Eric. (review to come) I decided on the Shrimp with Coconut Curry Sauce served with the Caribbean fried rice. The pair turned out amazing. I was even stopped while cleaning up the leftovers to serve more. The rice was so light and full of fruit flavors and the curry coconut sauce was perfect. The recipes came from the ‘Caymen Cookout’ section of the book, which, of...
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