Wednesday was the annual tradition of carving pumpkins at Audrey’s and it was much fun. I’ll probably throw up a photo of one of the pumpkins to go with this later on, but in the meantime, I’ve got some interesting pumpkin seed recipes for ya.
Entries from October 2008
October 30, 2008
Fall Cocktail (recipe in progress)
Accidental deliciousness in a cocktail I made last night. John was almost out of bourbon so I couldn’t really make a sherpa. He had about one shot left. I combined with a shot of vodka…and my martini glass was still rather empty. What to add?
October 29, 2008
Purple Pesto Pasta
I was seriously surprised at how well this turned out. I was just trying to throw something quick together for dinner while I worked on two other cooking projects.
October 25, 2008
Purple Pesto
It’s herb harvesting time, and I decided to make some purple and classic pesto (and I’m going to give some to Mom and John’s mom this weekend). I used walnuts with the purple basil to stand up to the herb’s assertiveness.
October 22, 2008
Recipe Variation: Pollo Pimenton
We went to Penzey’s because I was out of pimenton today; I was also low on Hungarian paprika. This had us thinking of paprikash, and me wondering how much pimenton would change the dish. The result is noticable – more smokey, darker. But it still tastes enough like classic paprikash to satisfy a craving. I [...]
October 21, 2008
The Sherpa, Porvaznik-style
John was playing around with classic cocktails the other night and came across the Sherpa – which involves bourbon, vodka and ginger ale (well, ginger-infused vodka, to be precise, but you work with what you have). It was pretty good, but it was even better when he used ginger beer tonight – and added a [...]
October 20, 2008
Crock Pot Apple Sauce
Note: Do NOT blend applesauce with immersion blender, like some of us who want to play with our new toy. It will result in a strangely baby food-style consistency. Just mash a little with a fork, and you’re golden.
October 19, 2008
Egg Sandwich
Probably too easy to be a recipe, but I think I’ve only made this once or twice, so hey.
October 17, 2008
Crock Pot Chicken Stock
I think this may end up being my permanent way of making stock – it’s so easy and the flavors really deepen in the crock – and I was pretty lacking in ingredients.
October 16, 2008
The Economics of Roast Chicken
Thanks to my day job, I feel like I spend all my time talking about the current economy’s impact on food. As much as I like to leave such things at the office, I have to say, for those cooks on a budget, does it get better than roast chicken?
The chicken I made last night [...]
