Who can resist the sweet, delicate flavor of good crab meat? I know I can’t. The season is approaching, so here’s today’s recipe for rich and satisfying crab cakes. Enjoy! -alyce eyster photo: fulton davenport
May 8, 2012
Chopped Salad with Manchego, Tomatoes & Sherry Vinaigrette
May 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
My go-to vinaigrette consists of a garlic clove, honey, Dijon, lemon juice and walnut oil. It’s a tasty little recipe, but I’ve tired of it. I’m craving different flavors now. The vinaigrette I’ve been making lately features Sherry wine vinegar and thyme from the herb garden. This salad has great mouth feel. There’s the crunch [...]
April 24, 2012
Fresh, Local Veggies Delivered to My Door
April 24, 2012 By 4 Comments
I love going to the Farmer’s Market on the weekend. But the reality is that my kids’ sports schedules often make getting there by noon on Saturday a challenge. Enter Farmhouse Delivery, a service that, for a weekly or bi-weekly fee, will bring the market to you in the form of a hand selected bushel [...]
April 16, 2012
Classic Potatoes au Gratin
April 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
This has to be one of my most requested recipes. And for good reason. It’s a crowd-pleaser. (What’s not to like with all that cream?) And it’s a breeze to make. In the winter months I like to make it with half sweet potatoes and half russet. Several weeks ago I made this dish for [...]
April 8, 2012
Asparagus and Mushroom Saute
April 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Fresh asparagus and earthy mushrooms really capture the essence of Spring’s bounty. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Cheers! -alyce eyster photo: fulton davenport
April 2, 2012
Easter Recipes: Roasted Rack of Lamb with Yogurt Mint Sauce
April 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
It’s nearing Easter, and my seasonal palate really craves lamb. This is a favorite recipe. It’s super-easy and impressive, especially if you “french” the rack. Frenching means to trim the fat and membranes between the bones of the rack, so they are really clean. I’ve seen small racks prepared this way referred to as “lollipop” [...]
March 27, 2012
Recipe Tuesday: Orange Scented Flan
March 27, 2012 By 4 Comments
My daughter wanted a grapefruit this morning. When I told her we didn’t have any, I explained to her that the season for our favorite Texas red grapefruits is winding to a close. This reminded me that I needed to post this recipe for Orange Scented Flan, since Spring is here. Good-bye winter. So long [...]
March 19, 2012
Black Bean Chilaquiles
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My mouth waters at the thought of chilaquiles. Black beans rife with chipotle chilies, the light crunch of a tortilla chip plus the creaminess of the avocado and herby cilantro — what’s not to like here? This recipe is full of palate-pleasing flavors and textures. Enjoy it. -alyce eyster Print Black Bean Chilaquiles Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: side [...]
March 15, 2012
Easy, Adaptable Wilted Spinach and Radicchio with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinegar
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It’s Spring Break, and although winter is nearly over, I’ve been inspired by seasonal greens lately. I made this recipe last week, and it is super-easy and adaptable. Here are a few tips. Be sure to not let the spinach spend too much time in the pan. And if the radicchio is too bitter for [...]
February 27, 2012
One Spectacular Failure. One Victory and Pizza Tips.
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My intentions for family time this Sunday were well-meaning. We’d play cheese maker and, of course, the experiment would yield several yummy mozzarella balls. I could just taste it — creamy mozz from my own kitchen atop homemade pizza — heaven! Just the ticket for red-carpet watching in the evening. Well, let’s just say the [...]
