If you’re looking for a turkey slightly off the beaten, roasted, dried-out, boring-until-you-smother-it-in-gravy path, this could help. It’s such an easy recipe. Gorgonzola Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Gremolata For the Turkey Roulade: 1 skinless, boneless, turkey breast 1 four to five ounce wedge gorgonzola cheese 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Fresh Herbs, chopped (I used … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Fish ‘n Chips
So, we may not be able to agree on evolution or religion, but we can certainly agree on fish ‘n chips. My dears, that fish doesn’t say “Jesus” or “Darwin,” it says, “N’ Chips.” Because food can bring the world together. Here’s to hope. Continue reading
Healthy Comfort: Fresh Spring Rolls and Gingery Miso Soup
As my diet has changed over the years, I’ve grown attached to a whole different type of comforting, delicious, healthy food. As I mentioned in an earlier post, curry is one of my favorite comfort foods. The spring roll & soup combo is a fresh version of the classic soup and sandwich (or, really, soup … Continue reading
Comfort Snacking: Truffled Popcorn
We served a similar popcorn at our wedding, and used a much more expensive truffle oil. Then, I happened to see that Trader Joe’s was carrying big bottles – we’re talking 8 oz. – of truffle oil for freaking $4.99. I bought two. I figured that would get me through the holidays. For kicks, I … Continue reading
Ridiculous Comfort: How To Get Fat After Just One Meal (Bacon and Three Cheese Mac)
Sometimes it just has to be over the top. When my nine-year-old asked if I could make him homemade mac ‘n cheese, I prodded, “With bacon?” “Oooh, yeeeeah.” he said. I’m so proud my kids respond appropriately to the pleasures of food. It’s a good sign they’ll live deeply and search out the things that … Continue reading
Comfort Food: Thai Cuisine
I am convinced that Thai food is rooted in comfort. I love it almost more than any other cuisine. Actually…strike, reverse that, I love all kinds of food so there’s no way that’s actually true. There are just some situations where nothing but the delicate balance found in Thai food will do the trick. Plus, … Continue reading
Comfort Food
Thursday, after work, I was in Raley’s hoping to find the last three carving pumpkins in existence. I had been all around the East Bay and didn’t see a single one. I saw lovely fairy tale pumpkins, and tiny gourds, but not even Trader Joe’s (who is always so faithful to me) held onto three … Continue reading