Category Archives: Recipes
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In the kitchen: Curried Deviled Eggs
Posted on October 12, 2014 by Becka in How To, Recipes.Curried Deviled Eggs with chives and salmon roe Makes 24 deviled egg-halves 14 large eggs 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise (start with 1/4 cup and add as needed to smooth consistency 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon hot curry powder Kosher salt to taste 2 tablespoons […]
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Stuff your own acorn squash
Posted on February 24, 2014 by Becka in How To, Recipes.Whether you’re looking for a healthy, easy meal or an indulgent one-dish dinner to satisfy a sweet-tooth, this delicious acorn squash recipe can be adapted to fulfill your meal needs. Start with an acorn squash, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. If you want to go a little decadent, brush it gently […]
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Homemade Lobster Ravioli
Posted on February 21, 2014 by Becka in Recipes.The other day, I got some great news from a dear friend: she’s pregnant! What does that have to do with lobster ravioli? Well, she lives in Maine, the thought of which makes me long for a creamy lobster roll enjoyed along coastal Maine in the summer sun. Warmer though the temps may be here […]
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Spicy Cucumber Avocado Soup
Posted on September 18, 2013 by Becka in Recipes.For many, the last week of summer means saying goodbye to tank tops and garden-grown tomatoes and hello to long sleeves and pumpkin-flavored everything. Not so, here in Dallas, where temps in the 90s extend summer and make us really appreciate fall weather when it finally arrives. By now, your summer salad craving has probably […]
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Spanish Sofrito-Poached Cod
Posted on April 26, 2013 by Becka in Recipes.I visited Spain last summer for a week filled with culture, beaches, wine, food, and general relaxation. Sounds pretty fabulous? It was. I was daydreaming about that trip just the other day, and it prompted me to create a Spanish-inspired dinner based on a sofrito. Ask five different people what a sofrito is and you’ll […]
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Chicken Liver Pâté
Posted on March 11, 2013 by Becka in Recipes.I’ve never met a chicken liver pâté I didn’t like and am always tempted to order it when I see it on a menu. It’s relatively inexpensive, it’s sweet and savory at the same time, and has such a luxurious mouthfeel. Some might argue chicken liver pâté is an acquired taste. Maybe it’s the mental […]
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Clarified: Butter is Better
Posted on February 21, 2013 by Becka in Food Musings, Recipes.There are a lot of products on the market nowadays that are intended to be butter substitutes. But in my opinion, there’s no substitute for great butter. People are concerned with the amount of saturated fat in butter, but as long as you practice moderation, you shouldn’t need to exclude anything from your diet. There […]
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Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts, Feta and Basil
Posted on February 4, 2013 by Becka in Recipes.Quinoa is one of my favorite foods. It’s healthy, versatile, and simple to make. This grain-like plant’s edible seeds make a great side dish or a light main dish and are loved by carnivores and vegetarians alike for their high protein content. Similarly to rice, one part quinoa is cooked in two parts liquid, softening […]
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