There are certain recipes that have nearly cult followings online, and the Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken and Bread Salad is one of them. I've never had it in person, but have heard so many people rave about it that I recently decided to put my own spin on it. It seemed fitting -- fresh, small … Continue reading Springtime Grilled Chicken Bread Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Fennel
Gingered Pork Stir Fry
I know I speak about my grandmothers a lot here, and quite honestly I forget what I've said and what I haven't said (and am entirely too lazy to go back and look). But this recipe is another one courtesy of my mom's mother, Grace. And it serves as Cuizoo Arsenal meal #6. Grace is … Continue reading Gingered Pork Stir Fry
Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach
For meal number 3 in the Cuizoo Arsenal, we are going to do a pizza. I feel sort of silly talking about pizza, because, come on, it's pizza. Crust, toppings, cheese. Pretty straightforward stuff. But yet, we still order it and pay $15 for something that (with a little forethought) can be made in about … Continue reading Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach
Garlicky Bread Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Sweet Corn
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day lamenting the fact that I have had nothing to post because my summer cooking has been so simple -- and really not recipe worthy. How can I legitimately write a recipe for tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil? Or chicken on the grill? Or lightly cooked … Continue reading Garlicky Bread Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Sweet Corn
Lima Beans with Garlic, Lemon Zest, and Herbs
I hated lima beans as a kid. Â They would come out of my grandparents' garden in buckets and the difficult task of shelling them was a shared responsibility. Â However, given the skewed memories of children (and knowing what I now know about how much mothers get done), I probably had to shell about four of … Continue reading Lima Beans with Garlic, Lemon Zest, and Herbs
Simple Herb Roasted Chicken
Although we are eating less meat lately, it is impossible for me to say that a simple, whole roasted chicken is not a delicious thing. First, when the meat is fresh and organic from your local farm, you will be astonished by how much better it tastes than its grocery store cousin. Second, it can … Continue reading Simple Herb Roasted Chicken