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You know it’s hot out when everyone is thrilled to see that it will be 90 degrees (instead of 109!) on Friday. August and September in Texas are always hot, but really, this is nuts. Time for another delicious chilled soup! Stay cool and enjoy. -alyce eyster
My website isn’t the only thing having a little work done lately. Yes, that’s my gutted kitchen, and it’s getting made over too. First and foremost, I am grateful for the opportunity to put myself and family through such discombobulation. Really. Our temporary kitchen is located in the home office. For temporary digs we’re lucky
Now here’s something fun and interesting to try: grilled endive. It’s easy too. Simply split the heads in half lengthwise, soak in the marindade and grill. And be sure to check out http://www.endive.com for instructional videos and lots of good info. Enjoy your weekend! -alyce
Cucumbers are amazingly refreshing, especially this time of year. In fact they are 96% water, so no wonder. Just the other night I made a very lovely and easy cucumber soup from Food & Wine. I’ve published other cucumber soup recipes made with buttermilk and yogurt, but this one
I love cous cous because it is so easy and versatile. Really. You just boil some water, mix in the cous cous and let it steam a bit. Then it’s done. And there are a million ways to dress it up. Plus it can be served warm, room temperature or cold as in this salad. This is what [...]
Here’s another chilled pasta that makes a refreshing, light supper for warm evenings. Enjoy! -alyce eyster
Whether paired with barbecue or seafood, to me coleslaw is just one of those classic summertime dishes. I love a vinegar-y slaw, sans mayo, like the one I had recently at Houston’s Revival Market. (Another favorite is the one accompanying the fried oysters at Ouisie’s.) Coleslaw with Mustard Vinaigrette Print Serves: 6 Photo: Fulton Davenport [...]
Summer’s heat has me pondering my favorite warm-weather cocktails — mojitos (especially fabulous when muddled with mint plucked from your own garden), the margarita (but I’ll take a rocks margarita mixed with quality tequila any time of the year), and sangria. Nothing goes down easier than a refreshing glass of fruity sangria. (My thought process reverses course [...]
Fall means school, cooler weather (well not just yet!), football season and another excuse for a party. I’m talking tailgate, people, the ultimate parking lot picnic. And don’t you just love the enthusiasm of die-hard tailgaters? I do. Many tailgaters cook on site, but if you are the type that likes to have the meal prepared before the game, here’s [...]
Two of my favorite flavors, briny mussels and earthy saffron come together in this easy, delicious pasta. It’s a quick dinner solution full of exotic flavors that are sure to impress. I suggest serving a crisp sauvignon blanc alongside this dish. Enjoy. -alyce eyster Photo: Fulton Davenport Linguine with Saffron & Mussels Print Recipe Type: [...]
