“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…
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Easy Chicken Fried Rice
This is a super simple way to use up some leftover rice and chicken, and it’s delicious and quick (bonus points). Easy Fried Rice Serves 2-4 Ingredients 2c cooked rice 1/2c cooked chicken, diced 1/2c frozen peas (or mixed peas and carrots) 2 eggs 2 to 3tbsp gluten free soy sauce Pepper to taste 1…
The Devil All the Time: Meatloaf & Green Beans
“As best as Willard could ever tell, that was when he fell in love. It didn’t matter that the meat loaf was dry and the green beans were mushy and the roll as hard as a lump of #5 coal.” – The Devil All the Time Sometimes, you just crave some good old fashioned American…
The Kingkiller Chronicles: Cornish Hen & Mushroom Cream Sauce
“The soup was taken away and replaced with a piece of meat I assumed was pheasant covered in a thick cream sauce. I was surprised to find it quite to my taste.” – The Wise Man’s Fear While we used a Cornish game hen for this, I’d imagine a pheasant or other delicate game bird…
The Dresden Files: Roasted Tomato & Brie Sandwich
‘ “You’re in America now,” I said. “Our idea of diplomacy is showing up with a gun in one hand and a sandwich in the other and asking which you’d prefer.” ‘ – Turn Coat This one was my husband’s idea, actually. Something he’d wanted to eat for dinner, and since there are a billion…
The Kingkiller Chronicles: Roast Chicken Breast with Cumin-Fennel Green Beans & Mini Molasses Pudding
“The food was good though. Roasted chicken, crisp longbeans, and a slice of sweet molasses pudding. Better fare than I could usually afford for myself at the University, and hotter than the food at the Maer’s estate.” – The Wise Man’s Fear I wanted something simple and light tonight… And a treat. Apparently “molasses pudding”…
The Kingkiller Chronicles: Molasses Bread
“Dinner in the Mess was brown bread with butter, stew, and beans. Manet was there, his wild hair making him look like a great white wolf.” – The Name of the Wind This is the first gluten free bread I’ve had come out properly. I was pretty shocked with how much it fluffed up in…
The Kingkiller Chronicles: Ground Venison Stew
“Dinner in the Mess was brown bread with butter, stew, and beans. Manet was there, his wild hair making him look like a great white wolf.” – The Name of the Wind As weird as it is to make stews in the summer, I’m fond of them. This one is really simple, and thick with…
The Kingkiller Chronicles: Chicken Pies with Sage & Carrot
“On my way to Hollows, I stopped to buy a golden brown meat pie from a vendor’s cart. I knew I’d need every penny for this term’s tuition, but the price of a decent meal wasn’t going to make much difference one way or the other. It was hot and solid, full of chicken and…
Cajun Salmon Bento
It’s not completely true to southern cooking, but it’s about 98% there. The best order in which to start everything (after the prep work is done) is Red Beans & Rice -> Salmon -> Maque Choux, to maximise your time. Cajun Salmon Bento 4sp per serving, makes 4 servings Red Beans & Rice 4sp per…
The Literary Feast 