Yellow Summer Gazpacho
It feels like ages since I have been able to do any decent cooking. If my children aren’t eating some form of fried, processed pool food (horrors!), they are eating something I can whip up in 10 minutes. What is that, exactly? Let’s just say the Dalai isn’t opposed to serving bowl of cereal [...]
Brussel Sprout and Kale Salad with Almonds
I was very skeptical. How could raw brussel sprouts be good in a salad? And with kale, no less. A leaf so tough even I can’t kill it in my garden. But a trusted friend told me it was amazing. Epicurious reviews were off the charts. So, I delved in. And delved [...]
Wild Rice and Lentil Salad
I’ve already told you how I like to make myself a healthy “salad” on Sunday that will last me all week. Keeps me from panicking when I’m hungry AND in a hurry since there is something nutritious waiting for me. I’ve also already told you about my newest obsession: Pinterest. I think the entire [...]
White “Leftover Turkey” Chili
Did I tell you we made TWO turkeys yesterday? Dalai Dan really wanted to try to smoke a turkey. I have mentioned his infatuation with smoking here. He is really taking it to a new level, bringing it into the family tradition and all. Well, to say I was a bit worried that [...]
Keeping it Hot
I’ll tell you why I will never have my own cookbook. Because it would have to be titled, Dalai Lina Cooks: recipes not included Recipes assume I have all the ingredient around, which never happens. Recipes make me use onions when I prefer garlic. They tell me to use rice when I’m feeling like farrow. I [...]
