Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... One-Pot Roman Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes

 

One-Pot Roman Chicken Cacciatore With Potatoes - NYT - Recipe

"The only real stumbling black is fear of failure.

 In cooking you have to have a what-the-hell attitude"

~Julia Child

While all the stupid, and dangerous, food recalls continue to rage, I am finding myself craving comfort food, and for me that means Italian food! Pastas, olives, and hearty Italian dishes of all kinds, usually make my soul happy! I love fresh salads and seasonal fruits, but I decided I am going to ignore my love of berries, lettuces and assorted fresh vegetables, for now. I did, however, find a salad that sounds fresh and enjoyable and that seems like it will pair nicely with this recipe. 

Melon Salad With Nectarines, Tomatoes And Basil - NYT - Recipe

And lets not forget dessert!

Lemon Ricotta Cake - NYT - Recipe

 or

Intense Chocolate Mousse Cake - NYT - Recipe

And now for a little fun, the Swedish Chef

 demonstrates how to make Chocolate Mousse!

Don't try this at home!

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Macarons

 

Chocolate Macarons - NYT - Recipe

"I lean against the window, biting into the delicate macaron. It feels like I'm drinking a lightly sweetened, warm cup of green tea, sprinkled withe a tiny contentment spell, one of mom's specialties."

~ Julie Abe

The Charmed List

The photo above is mine, those gorgeous macarons are not. Well, I mean, I didn't make them, I bought them. Costco, had a sale on them several years ago, and I was hooked! The brand, Le Chic Pâtissier, was reasonably priced, as it was right before Easter, and they make a beautiful addition for Easter afternoon tea, or for a quiet moment when you just have to turn off the noise, and decompress. I have learned to make all kinds of sweets, but I have always been a bit intimidated when it comes to learning about making them myself. But, Sally's Baking Addiction, one of my go-to sites for baking, has a marvelous step by step recipe and guide to follow and it sounds enjoyable. Also, Harry and David, has a recipe for Halloween Macarons that will have me in a sufficiently spooky mood by the time my favorite holiday arrives!

Americas Test Kitchen

The Ultimate Guide To Making Macarons

Just remember, a Macaroon is not a Macaron!

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Chicken Wings And Their Sauces

 Epicurious - Dr. Pepper Barbeque Sauce - Recipe

Football season is almost here, so it's time to try something new... Chicken wings with different sauces. I have always wanted to try Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce, but the ever lazy me, always opted for my favorite bottled sauces. Frank's Red Hot Sauces, and Original Bullseye BBQ. But as good as they are, how boring is it that I didn't think out of the box once in a while? Well, there's no better time then right now, right? So, in an effort to jazz things up, here are a few sauces I plan to try. Chicken wings and ribs will be a much happier experience I think. But lets be clear, it will take quite the sauce to unseat Buffalo as my favorite for chicken! I'll update this post if I find one that does!

These recipes, from here and there, sound wonderfully delicious!

Simply Whisked - Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings - Recipe

Don't Go Bacon My Heart - Sweet & Sour Chicken Wings - Recipe

Urban Bakes - Spicy Maple Chicken Wings - Recipe

Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken Wings - Sanderson Farms - Recipe

Food Network - Cranberry Glazed Chicken Wings - Recipe

Nutmeg Nanny - Apple Butter Chicken Wings - Recipe

Food Network - Creole Mustard Chicken Wings - Recipe

Food 52 - Sticky Pomegranate - Chicken Wings - Recipe

Delish - Spicy Apricot Glazed Wings - Recipe

Delish - Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings - Recipe

Delish - Sunkist Wings - Recipe

Delish - Balsamic Glazed Wings - Recipe

That should be a good start. So off I go to plan. Goodness, I am hungry!

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Ice Cream!

 

One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream NYT - Recipe

"Never ask a woman, eating ice cream straight out of the carton, how she's doing."
~Unknown'

We are quickly approaching the midpoint of summer. This year it falls on August 6th. So, it's time to brush up on some ice cream recipes. I have a wonderful Cuisinart Ice Cream and yogurt maker, that I bought in the mid 90's, and it's still going strong! We have made some unique, and really delicious flavors. I have a Ben and Jerry's ice cream cookbook, and the cantaloup and chocolate mint flavors always come out perfect! I have tried most of their recipes, so I want to movie on to recipes I haven't thought of trying, and of course, New York Times Cooking does provide! Here is a link to a model similar to mine. I am fairly sure my 30 year old one has been retired. If you don't have your own ice cream machine, I recommend Cuisinart. But full disclosure, Cuisinart is my go to for most of my small product machines.

Don't these recipes for ice cream and sorbet sound delicious?

Mango Soft Serve - NYT - Recipe

Melon-Mint Sorbet - NYT - Recipe

Peach Ice Cream - NYT - Recipe

Summer Berry Ice Cream - NYT - Recipe

Mmmmmmmmm!

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Twin Peaks Cherry Pie

 

"They got a cherry pie there that'll kill ya."

~Agent Dale Cooper ( Kyle McLachlan )

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks Cherry Pie - NYT - Recipe

A slice of cherry pie, and "a damn fine cup of coffee", and suddenly you're back at the, RR Diner, in Twin Peaks, Washington! We now know who killed Laura Palmer, and why, so that mystery is over, but what do you suppose is happening there now? Sometimes I wish that ABC, or some other network, would bring back the show, but with the deaths of several creative forces, David Lynch and Peggy Lipton in particular, it means the show would have to change too much, and really, how could Twin Peaks stay the same forever? And I guess that's my point. The town would have moved along as we all did. The Internet and other annoyances would have moved into their strange little world, bringing with it a lot less to imagine. Although I did enjoy the reboot in 2017, but I am glad it was held to a limited run. Anyhoo, I came across this recipe in the New York Times, and I thought I would share it. I am not sure if I will try the recipe right now, or wait until autumn. Autumn is my favorite time to bake, it's the time of year I feel most inspired. So, there is something to look forward to. Autumn is only a couple months away now, and it the perfect time of year to binge Twin Peaks, as I eat this Cherry Pie.

The real life Double RR Diner, is actually, Twede's Diner, located at, 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, Washington.

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... 4th Of July Menu

 

"Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride."

~Anthony Bourdain

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures In The Culinary Underbelly

Happy 4th Of July!🎇

It's a holiday weekend, and what would a holiday weekend be, without trying out new recipes! When I plan marathon events like this, I just have to refer back to the cooking section of the New York Times. Here are a few recipes, with links, to what I think could be a pretty tasty weekend. Enjoy. 

Breakfast

Quiche Lorraine - Recipe

Or...

Lemon Rolls - Recipe

Lunch

Turkey Reuben Sliders - Recipe

Dinner

Make Ahead Fried Chicken - Recipe

French Potato Salad - Recipe

Dessert...

Rustic Apple Streusel Pie - Recipe

Goodies...

S'mores Brownies - Recipe

Please let me know of you make any of these recipes, and let me know what you think. Here is a really great article about food throughout America's history. 

Read, Cook, Enjoy!

New York Times

The pursuit of Hungriness:

 250 Years of American Food Innovation

By Kim Severson

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Sweet Potato Cornread

 

Sweet Potato Cornbread - New York Times - Recipe

Doesn't this sound amazing? I think it could be very good with ribs, which I pan to make, for the first game of the coming football season! Yes, I am already planning football season! But this could also be tasty with chicken, and most autumn dishes. Chili anyone?

Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Summer Cold Soups

 

Dionysus: Have you e'er be struck by a sudden urge for soup?

Heracles: Yes! Zeus-a-mercy, yes, ten thousand times."

~Aristophanes

The Frogs

Ahh... summer, and summer soups! Above you see the ingredients for my homemade Gazpacho soup. I got so good at making it, that I could do it in my sleep! But that was many moons ago. In fact, I believe it was 2019 give or take. The counter you see was in my old house. It was a galley kitchen, but not like the one I have now. Ugh, I can't deal with how small it is, so hubby does most of the cooking now, which is why I have no idea how I made it! That's a bad thing. Gazpacho is such an easy soup to make, and it can be made to the particular desire of whose making it! Avocado Gazpacho, Watermelon Gazpacho, Traditional Gazpacho, you name it, and there is a version that lift your spirits! But alas, cooking is not always like riding a bicycle. Sometimes you need to refer to the recipes, to remember that culinary magic you once made. So, here are a few recipes for chilled soups I found here and there, and all of them sound terrific! I also found a couple recipes for a cold dessert type soup. They would both be good with some crusty sourdough bread!

Best Gazpacho - New York Times - Recipe

Avocado & Green Apple Gazpacho Soup - Food 52 - Recipe

Cold Cherry Soup - New York Times - Recipe

Chilled Corn Soup - Food Network- Recipe

Chilled Green Apple Soup - Life Beautiful - Recipe

From My Files... So many fresh ingredients, so little time!