First of all, a little self-promotion here. Today marks my 44th turn around the sun. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this age, but I will admit that I could be in a lot worse places. Second, last night, I made for dinner something super easy and quick. Let’s be honest. We all…
Can’t wait till Tuesday. Street tacos from T.
There’s been talk of making tacos the state food for Texas. If this were to be on the next voting ballot, regardless of all political parties, I would vote FOR this. Tacos are one of the many foods of the gods. There’s no denying that food — meat, veggies, cheese (when applicable) — tucked into…
She feeds you tea and oranges: Sticky Ginger-Orange Chicken with Jasmine rice
As most people do when they love food, I’ve spent years — including those I was married — attempting to recreate those sumptuous orange sauces at Chinese restaurants. The ones that make both chicken and beef even more drool-worthy. Up until recently, I just kept missing the mark. No amount of marinating the chicken or…
What to do when winter gives you cabin fever? El Pollo Loco Roja!
It’s been a few months since I’ve posted. I hope to change my frequency in the future. I have some wonderful cookbooks to try out, some intriguing recipes from the internet to play with, so there should be new posts more often. I’m also purchasing a new (used) higher quality camera in the very near…
Just a spot in the road: Thorndale Meat Market and (future) Biergarten (review)
For those who’ve been curious (or dare I hope, worried?), I haven’t died in the dry Texas heat, so bad it felt like any drive out was a race across Fury Road. Without the doof mobiles. Just ask anyone who lives in Texas how bad it’s been — days in the 100º’s before the heat…
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup. (Beethoven) — Chicken and rice soup for the start of ‘soup weather’.
I live in Texas (as many of you know, or those who have, at least, glanced at my profile blurb). Texas isn’t a particularly…wintry state. Until it’s winter, that is. And even then, we’ve been known to have 80º weather on Christmas. Then again, we can start to have really good fall weather about halfway…
You can bake it with the box stuff, but it doesn’t shake like this does! — Crunchy onion panko breaded pork chops & chicken tenders.
Two posts in one week! Well, these were dishes I kept intending to do for Geek Girl Gourmet but forgot my camera every time. So here it goes. This is something I’ve been making for the household for months now, and it’s tasty and tender and wonderful. I mention making it, and my sister gets…
A King without his Crown — Cornless King Ranch Chicken, rice, and roasted cauliflower
Some time ago, I made an easy-peasy casserole that’s very popular here in Texas (and elsewhere, I’m sure) called King Ranch Chicken. I found out from a few friends that they each make it slightly different, often following the recipe to the letter by using the Rotel tomatoes with chilies or even cans of diced…
Ginger, the rhizome of secrets — Beef Lomein
As promised, I’m back with another recipe. Beef lomein. Actually, this is a dish you can make with any meat (or no meat at all if that’s your preference), and to be honest, you can make it with any veggie. The first time I made it, I used carrots, onions, finely shredded cabbage, and I…
Have old friends for dinner — Season 3 premier of Hannibal and my new apron to mark the occasion
Today, there’s no food to post, however, for my birthday and after the Great Book Purge during May, I acquired three new cookbooks — a Moroccan cookbook, Jamie Oliver’s first (The Naked Chef), and Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa. I look forward to mining all three of those books for new and exciting recipes to tempt…
She’s not ready for her close up, Mr. DeMille. – Potato soup and garlic-onion dinner rolls.
Right now, Texas is very cold and very wet. Of course, it’s winter, but sometimes, we have winters that are as warm as any spring day. Not this year. This weekend was no exception. Gray days, rainy, extremely cold — days and evenings meant for snuggling under blankets in pjs with furkids, eating warm comfort…
God bless us, Every one! — Yule Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
First let me say to my readers, I hope that you’re all having a blessed Yule and a Happy Hanukkah! It seems as if we’ve made it another year around the sun (or just about, since we still have New Years to get through). I imagine we’re all pretty stuffed from all the holiday party…
Just in time for the holidays – Simple pear tart
I disappeared again, it seems, but I didn’t disappear too far. However, the holidays will drag me back into the spotlight. Thanksgiving meant a lot of food was made to be eaten, and as usual, I tend to be in charge of desserts. Now in my family, there are several people with diabetes and other…
Sometimes you feel like a nut: Almond Chicken (with jasmine rice)
I love Asian food. I could eat at Chinese restaurants almost every single day if I had the money and someone who wanted to eat at them with me that often. As seen on Geek Girl, I’ve tried to make many Asian-style dishes at home, and I’ve succeeded in not only making my tummy happy…
First Guest Cook Post: Tater Tot Casserole with The Roommate
Note: This has been tossed around since I started Geek Girl — the idea of having “guest cooks” to make posts with recipes and photos. I haven’t done it yet because I haven’t had anyone who’d cooked something that either wanted to make a guest cook post (or who doesn’t already have his/her own cooking…
“All sorrows are less with bread.” (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra) — Herb Bread, adapted.
I miss making bread. Not that I’ve ever made a lot of bread in my few years of being a kitchen superhero, but what I have made, I’ve loved making, and there’s just something about pulling fresh loaves out of the oven and knowing that you made them yourself. Years ago, my ex and I had…
As Seen on Facebook: Greek Yogurt Baked Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Rice & Corn
I have a lot of friends on the Book of Faces (Thorspeak for Facebook), and anyone who’s been sucked into that site for networking knows that there are a lot of “easy” recipes floating around. My Beef with Broccoli post was originally found on Facebook and was a recipe (like many are) for the crockpot….
The Mayans predicted the end of the world – it ends in Nutella delight: Mayan Hazelnut Cookie Fudge Bars
When some people refer to March Madness, they’re talking about basketball. When I refer to it, this year, I mean that March (so far) is yielding four posts to Geek Girl Gourmet rather than my sporadic posts whenever I remember to make them! Today’s post is a sweet treat that has been much in demand…
No snakes were harmed in making this St. Patrick’s Day dish — Mustard baked chicken & roasted veggies
Just a quick post in honor of the day. I don’t even have a lot of photos from it, but it was such a quick and easy meal that a lot of prep photos weren’t needed. Since I’ve been cooking so much, I wanted to find something different, and I decided to check out my…
Taste of Heaven in a Bowl – Angel hair pasta tossed with light sauce and tomatoes.
Well, how about that. I’m making a second appearance with another new recipe in the same day. I mentioned the pasta dish in my last post (with the cookies), and as it happens, that’s what I made tonight for dinner. So you’re all in luck! It’s a light pasta dish with the great taste of…
