Monthly archive April, 2009
Instant Tamale Pie

Instant Tamale Pie

A quick, cheap and delicious meal made with packaged polenta, pintos, corn, spices and cheese.
Chocolate Cream Tart

Chocolate Cream Tart

A decadently rich tart with a chocolate shortbread crust, chocolate cream filling and whipped cream sprinkled with chocolate shavings.
Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Be prepared to eat way too much of this stuff.
Smashed Potatoes with Chives

Smashed Potatoes with Chives

I know, it’s springtime, and I’m supposed to be posting delicate bundles of asparagus and radishes and artichokes. But radishes don’t work with fried chicken. Sometimes you need something springy but substantial, like these Smashed Potatoes with Chives. What’s the difference between mashed and smashed? Mashed potatoes are supposed to be creamy. You peel the...
Croque Señor. Sandwich of Destiny.

Croque Señor. Sandwich of Destiny.

A spicier version of the famed French grilled ham and cheese sandwich.
Frozen Orange Balls

Frozen Orange Balls

No-bake treats made with vanilla wafers, frozen orange juice concentrate, coconut and pecans.
Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chunks of roast chicken breast mixed with snow peas, sliced red peppers, scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Alice Waters' Strawberry Shortcake with Cream Biscuits. Hello, Lover.

Alice Waters’ Strawberry Shortcake with Cream Biscuits. Hello, Lover.

Spoonfuls of slightly sweetened strawberries and vanilla whipped cream spilling out of a cream biscuit dusted with powdered sugar.