Cocktail Party…

25Aug09

Last Thursday I had a little get together! [I know this is a bit late, but better late than never... (I've been promised by AT&T that I will have internet tomorrow, and I've got everyone I know knocking on wood.)] Pictured above is one of the hors d’oeuvres I made: cilantro pesto on radish chips. [...]

Filed under: snacking, supping   |  5 Comments
Tags: bruschetta, chickpeas, cilantro pesto, martinis, radishes, spinach dip

Gazpacho and Banana Bread

14Aug09

Why did I have cucumbers soaking in salt water yesterday?

Because I was making gazpacho, of course. After two weeks of pure insanity (a whirlwind weekend in Chicago, Gary leaving [which involved one cancelled and one very delayed flight, plus much sadness], my new job starting, my thesis due, and classes starting), I finally got the [...]

Filed under: desserting, lunching, snacking, supping   |  5 Comments
Tags: avocado, banana bread, bananas, Barbara Walters, cilantro, coconut, cucumbers, gazpacho, tomatoes

Summer Salads

05Aug09

Mmm this salad was goooooood. Not gonna lie, there was no measuring involved in the dressing component of this, absolutely none. I will recount for you what went in, but just do it to taste and you’ll be fine and dandy!
1 can cannellini beans
1 entire bunch swiss chard, chopped
1 zucchini, in quartered slices, pretty thin [...]

Filed under: lunching, supping   |  3 Comments
Tags: chard, couscous, dill, salad, squash, tahini, zucchini