Sports fans, here’s a chip and dip that will leave you cheering like a Texans fan this past Saturday. Tonight’s the BCS National Championship game, so if you need something for game time (or for the Super Bowl), this one’s a crowd pleaser. I like to serve it with Kettle Brand chips in sea salt, [...]
January 9, 2012
BCS: Blue Cheese Spread, a dip for the National Championship
January 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
December 14, 2011
Get Baking with Gingerkids!
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One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking Christmas cookies and decorating them with my kids. I love a good gingerbread cookie and this recipe from Marian Tindall is a favorite. I don’t know about you but I could really use a break from the shopping and wrapping for some fun downtime with the kids. [...]
November 29, 2011
Holiday Food Gifting: Chocolate-Pecan Biscotti
November 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
By now you’ve made your Christmas list and might be pondering what homemade food gifts to give this year. Will it be a chutney, granola, nuts or cookies? (Click these links for more tasty holiday food gift recipes!) My beef with cookies is that they tend to dry out, which is why I love biscotti so [...]
November 17, 2011
Cardamom Spiced Nuts
November 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
Here’s a spiced nut recipe I experimented with lately. I like a spicy and slightly sweet nut and I love cardamom, and this recipe reflects those flavors. These are great to garnish a cheese course or in a salad or just by themselves. Enjoy! -alyce eyster Cardamom Spiced Nuts Print Recipe Type: nuts Author: culinarythymes.com [...]
November 10, 2011
Tuscan White Beans
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Gotta run this a.m., but here’s a great, hearty bean recipe. Now’s the time to use those parm rinds you’ve been squirreling away. I like my beans creamy, but I think you could serve this as a soup too. Happy weekend, well almost. Enjoy. -alyce eyster Photo: Fulton Davenport Tuscan White Beans Print Recipe Type: side [...]
November 4, 2011
Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Crema
November 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Finally! Some chilly weather here in Texas. I think last night it even dipped into the upper 30s. You know what that means — soup. Enjoy these seasonal flavors and stay warm! -alyce eyster Photo: Fulton Davenport Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Crema Print Recipe Type: soup Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Prep Time: 15 mins Cook [...]
November 2, 2011
Spring Rolls are Fun!
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It’s been a busy week. Even though the kitchen renovation is not 100% complete, it’s far enough along that I could move most of my tools and wares into their new home. And we’ve been able to cook now for about 2 weeks. What a relief! I’ve been wanting to do more hands-on cooking with [...]
October 24, 2011
Go with Gougeres
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I love gougeres, those yummy, cheesy puffs rife with gruyere. Don’t be fooled, these savory bites are easy to make. And they pair swimmingly with your favorite wine as a precursor to a meal. As the recipe says, they can be stuffed with sauteed mushrooms or chicken salad, for a heartier snack. Enjoy! -alyce eyster [...]
October 20, 2011
Rise & Shine with Zucchini Muffins Studded with Pecans and Currants
October 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Now that we’ve finally gotten some cooler weather, I’m craving fall-ish spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and my favorite, cardamom. And since I’ve been 3.5 months without a full-fledged kitchen until about a week ago, it’s time to get baking again. So yesterday I unpacked a few boxes and tested a recipe for zucchini muffins. I [...]
