I recently discovered the rack hidden in the back of my local QFC near the meat case that houses all manner of delectable baked goods at very low prices. Yes, it took me a year, but in my defense they hide it well far from the fresh baked goods. A couple weeks ago I found some artisan whole wheat slider buns. I forgot about them and while cleaning out the refrigerator in preparation for vacation I popped them in the freezer and vowed to look for recipes.
We managed to get sick while on vacation but were feeling well enough to eat today, so I ventured out to the grocery store [along with the entire population of my town and then some]. Tonight's dinner, inspired by the sale slider buns: Epicurious Chipotle Pulled Turkey Drumstick Sliders with Brussel Sprouts Slaw. I sauteed the brussels sprouts instead of serving raw, which was great. I used about 2 tablespoons of chipotles in adobo (approximately two chili peppers and some sauce). Your family and friends who do not like spicy foods will find that too hot, but the ones who like it in the range of spicy-but-can-still-taste-the-food will find it just right.
These sliders were a hit, and I'm definitely eyeing that sale rack when I'm in QFC. I only wish we were feeling well enough to invite a bunch of people over to share, but that's for another day. Happy New Year all!
1.02.2012
11.30.2011
Hello again! Got Thanksgiving leftovers?
Let's just take care of the elephant in the room first: Yes, I have not written in more than a year. I might be back now. We'll see. I am toying with ideas on the direction this blog should take. Since we last connected I got married, Cupcake Royale opened in Bellevue, and I gained a dog. Since I am no longer enmeshed in wedding planning at lunchtime, blogging could be a good way to spend the time!
Ah...so...anybody still have Thanksgiving leftovers almost a week later? I bought a much larger turkey than my small gathering needed with the anticipation of leftovers. As it turns out Saturday night after Thanksgiving some cousins and their families came over and helped us eat Turkey Chili with Pumpkin Walnut Focaccia and Cornbread Foccacia. Rave reviews to all. The pumpkin walnut focaccia has been in my repertoire for some time and now a new Kitchen Aid stand mixer resides proudly in my kitchen so I'm having fun with other new breads too.
We still have quite a bit of leftover stuffing (ok, technically dressing since it was baked separately from the turkey) and gruyere cheese. I'm thinking about French onion soup. Maybe this one? Big bread cubes from stuffing instead of large slices of bread would work, yes?
See you around!
Ah...so...anybody still have Thanksgiving leftovers almost a week later? I bought a much larger turkey than my small gathering needed with the anticipation of leftovers. As it turns out Saturday night after Thanksgiving some cousins and their families came over and helped us eat Turkey Chili with Pumpkin Walnut Focaccia and Cornbread Foccacia. Rave reviews to all. The pumpkin walnut focaccia has been in my repertoire for some time and now a new Kitchen Aid stand mixer resides proudly in my kitchen so I'm having fun with other new breads too.
We still have quite a bit of leftover stuffing (ok, technically dressing since it was baked separately from the turkey) and gruyere cheese. I'm thinking about French onion soup. Maybe this one? Big bread cubes from stuffing instead of large slices of bread would work, yes?
See you around!
8.03.2010
It's August already?
It has been a while, hasn't it? I earned the nickname "world traveler" after spending most of June and July in Europe and then on the East Coast. Thankfully, though, I did not miss summer in Seattle. It started just before I got back, and I am happy to report the usual blue skies and warm days predominate.
How's this for beautiful?
I went to Shakespeare in the Park with some friends on Saturday night. A picnic in the park, any park, with a good view, good friends, and a good show is pretty much a perfect outing. After Much Ado about Nothing, however, we thought this sight was SOMETHING! The play was at Des Moines Beach Park, a spot I had never been before, but to which I may return. Views of the Sound and Olympics are superb, and a walking pier stretches out into the water for even better views.
(We later found out the extraordinary sunsets last weekend were somewhat caused by the smoke from fires in BC and near Lake Chelan.)
I am sorry to say last weekend was it for Seattle Shakespeare Company's Wooden O productions, but if you want to catch more Shakespeare the Greenstage shows are still on for a couple more weeks. Let me know, I might come too!
This week's market purchases:
Apricots
Corn on the cob
Tomatoes
Nectarines
Onion
Bell pepper
Spinach
Berries
Carrots
Rainier cherries
Eggs
Tip: Buy fresh raspberries in the summer and freeze them for winter when the market is a distant memory. Spread them out individually on a baking sheet covered with wax paper. When they are completely frozen, place them in a freezer bag and back in the freezer. In the winter when you want to use them you won't have a mushy mesh, but beautiful whole berries!
How's this for beautiful?
I went to Shakespeare in the Park with some friends on Saturday night. A picnic in the park, any park, with a good view, good friends, and a good show is pretty much a perfect outing. After Much Ado about Nothing, however, we thought this sight was SOMETHING! The play was at Des Moines Beach Park, a spot I had never been before, but to which I may return. Views of the Sound and Olympics are superb, and a walking pier stretches out into the water for even better views.
(We later found out the extraordinary sunsets last weekend were somewhat caused by the smoke from fires in BC and near Lake Chelan.)
I am sorry to say last weekend was it for Seattle Shakespeare Company's Wooden O productions, but if you want to catch more Shakespeare the Greenstage shows are still on for a couple more weeks. Let me know, I might come too!
This week's market purchases:
Apricots
Corn on the cob
Tomatoes
Nectarines
Onion
Bell pepper
Spinach
Berries
Carrots
Rainier cherries
Eggs
Tip: Buy fresh raspberries in the summer and freeze them for winter when the market is a distant memory. Spread them out individually on a baking sheet covered with wax paper. When they are completely frozen, place them in a freezer bag and back in the freezer. In the winter when you want to use them you won't have a mushy mesh, but beautiful whole berries!
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