Kale is amazing. Seriously, I love it. Flash-cooked, sauteed, steamed. It's got an amazing crunchiness that makes it like candy to me. Kale is a part of the cabbage family, and is full of calcium, beta carotene, and other vitamins. Quite healthy, and very versatile. It makes an excellent side-dish. Anyways, this is my favorite … Continue reading Garlicky Greens: Kale Edition
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Creme Brulee and a New School Year
So there's been a lot going on in the news lately what with the straw poll in Iowa, and Governor Perry entering the race for the Republican Nomination while Pawlenty drops out. The Texas Legislature approving massive slashes to the family planning budget (2/3s of the budget), and President Obama going on a three day … Continue reading Creme Brulee and a New School Year
Carrot, Fennel, Red Onion Salad. And I have a Husband.
I made this salad. My husband loved it. Yep, that's right, my husband. He's pretty awesome. He's this nice guy I talked about before. Now he's a nice husband. Our wedding was wonderful. I felt so blessed to have such loving family and friends come and see us. More so, I felt lucky that this … Continue reading Carrot, Fennel, Red Onion Salad. And I have a Husband.
Ruby Red Peach Reduction
So we got married. It was fantastic, and everything I thought it'd be. Oddly, I feel the same, and I love it. He's my husband, and I'm his wife. It's simple, and right. I don't feel like writing any more on it quite yet, so maybe later? We also just drove along the entire coast … Continue reading Ruby Red Peach Reduction
Chocolate Walnut Cookies (Gluten Free!)
As promised, here's what to do with the whites left over from the Raspberry White Balsamic Fruit Tart: make some gluten free cookies! I have always been raised to not waste things. Peeling Potatoes and carrots? Use the skins to make a tasty veggie broth! Really hungry? Don't load up your plate, go for seconds! … Continue reading Chocolate Walnut Cookies (Gluten Free!)
No-Bake Cheesecake (Gluten Free!)
Seriously. This is amazing. I usually don't eat my desserts, I give them away. Um, I ate this one. All of it. Well, no, I shared it with my mom. Kind of...it was so tasty. And oh my...the almond crust was so much better than any regular crust. I am really trying to do a … Continue reading No-Bake Cheesecake (Gluten Free!)
Besan (Indian Chickpea Curry, Gluten Free)
So the great thing about being home--amazing Indian food. There's nothing like what Mom makes. No Indian restaurant can compare...although that makes sense since most Indian restaurants are have north Indian cuisine. Actually it's really interesting--the different regions of India have lots of different types of cuisine. The ones represented in restaurants are usually north … Continue reading Besan (Indian Chickpea Curry, Gluten Free)
Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free!)
So we are on vacation. It’s wonderful. I love it. I love the air here, I love the rooms, I love that its nice and cool, I love that I have to wear a sweater and its summer, I love it. I brought a tasty gluten free dessert with us, a cheesecake with an almond … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free!)
Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
Ever since coming home, I have focused more and more on gluten-free cooking. I have made a gluten-free pizza crust which was surprisingly good, some gluten free Indian foods, and other cool stuff. But for … Continue reading Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
My city is surprisingly green. When you think Texas, you think cowboy hats, boots, and Clint Eastwood. We have most of those things (sans Mr. Eastwood), but there are parts of this diverse state that are totally green, and my area is one of them. It's lush, while being hot, humid and muggy. Which is … Continue reading Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
The Clumsy Cook 