This is the perfect roasted turkey, du jour! It’s always a continuing story with me, just trying to find the best way to cook something, with the least amount of effort. So, this time I cut the breast off the bird (left side of picture) and put it beside the leg, thigh, wing, back section….
Tag: main course
Spring Salads
When I went out to my garden this morning, I was amazed to see a lot of new arugula coming up. If you’ve read the previous gardening posts, you know that I don’t plant arugula, and my garden has had the healthiest crop I’ve ever seen. The unbelievable thing is that it lasts all year. …
Nopales Tacos
I have to admit, this is a very exciting time of year for me. It’s not too hot, things are green, the spring veggies are growing really well, and now the new cactus pads (nopales) are perfect to harvest and prepare. With any luck, I’ll be able to harvest nopales for the next couple weeks. …
Ham & Cheese Cuban Cristo Croque (Cooking for One)
I couldn’t decide what kind of ham and cheese sandwich to make the other day, so I created a Cuban meets Croque Monsieur, and dipped it in egg and fried it in butter (Monte Cristo). It’s just decadent. PrintHam & Cheese Cuban Cristo Croque Total Time: 10 minutes Yield: Serves one IngredientsWhite Sauce 1 TBSP…
Roasted Turkey
Yes, I know it’s not a holiday, and strangely enough, we probably eat more turkey any time but the holidays. On a recent trip to Sprouts in Round Rock, I bought about a 10 lb free range turkey. I thought about all my options for roasting it, and decided on high heat. It was delicious….