“ “What can I bring you?” asked the tall, thin man as soon as we were in our chairs. “Drinks? A selection of cheeses? We have a delightful lemoned trout as well.” “The trout and cheeses would do nicely,” Dal said.” – The Wise Man’s Fear This is a dual purpose post: both Self-Quarantine Edition…
Category: Dinners
Self-Quarantine Edition: Mini Corn Dogs
Kid food (and snacks) are very important. Moreso than ever when you’re with them all. The. Time. The plus side is that you’ll get at least 5 minutes of destruction-free silence with these mini corn dogs on their plate! Mini Corn Dogs Makes 24 pieces Ingredients 1/2 bag (10oz) Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free Cornbread mix…
The Name of the Wind: Pork & Sage Stew
“ I used my small cookpot to make a stew with the leftover pork from lunch, some carrots and potatoes, and the onions I’d found. I seasoned it with salt, pepper, and sage, then warmed a loaf of flatbread near the fire and broke open the wax on the cheese. Last of all, I tucked…
The Crow: Torua
‘ “Come here, you silly bird. I have some torua for you.” Irc could never resist torua, a kind of spiced meat, and he swivelled his head over his shoulder and regarded Hem coldly, his yellow eyes unblinking.’ – The Crow I love exploring Eastern foods. The spicing is always amazing, no matter where it…
The Fellowship of the Ring: Roast Chicken & Roots
‘ “Yes, but to-day we call them chickens ,” replied Frodo, shivering miserably. “O! How I should love to sup again upon some nice roast chicken! But why did it cross the Road, here?” “Of such things we do not speak,” Aragorn told him sternly.’ – The Fellowship of the Ring There’s really nothing quite…
The Protector’s War: Potato & Cream Soup
“He brought the great pot of soup to the table first, nose twitching, and ladled it into the bowls handed up. It was potato-and-cream, with bits of onion and densely flavored chunks of bacon that had been cured over applewood in an old Aylward family recipe.” – The Protector’s War Slow-cookers are an excellent device….
A Meeting at Corvallis: Orange-Rosemary Poached Salmon
“…she gnawed at hers cautiously as she ate the perfectly acceptable crumbly yellow cheese and deep pink salmon.” – A Meeting at Corvallis Salmon and trout are, simple as they are, my two favourite fish. Don’t get me wrong, I love all fish- thresher shark, swordfish, ahi tuna, catfish… But there’s just something so satisfying…
The Books of Pellinor: Herb & Garlic Stuffed Beef with Roots
‘ “Roast beef, Maerad!” said Cadvan, settling in next to her. “Didn’t I promise you? And all the carrots and turnips you could possibly want.” ‘ – The Naming The best way to do a dish like this is with soaked twine. Barring that, you can use soaked bamboo skewers to hold the roll of…
Vampirina: Poppy’s Mac & Cheese
“ ‘Cheese and noodles? Where is the pizzazz? Where is the love? It looks so boring. I will not serve it!’ “ – Chef Remy Bones, Vampirina I thought I’d try out a healthier, creamier version of macaroni & cheese. This one is packed with carrots and cauliflower, and of course, plenty of cheese! The…
The Books of Pellinor: Thoroldian Spiced Meat & Pickled Vegetables
“Through a half-open door Maerad could see what she supposed must be Nerili’s study, from the chaos of manuscripts, scrolls, and books she glimpsed piled on a table, and on the far side of the main room she could see a dining table set with candles in glass holders and a generous meal—flat rounds of…
The Literary Feast 