Monthly Archives: June 2013

SANDWICH SATURDAY: THE SANTA BARBARA (or HOW I CAME TO LOVE CABBAGE, PART 1)

Posted on June 30, 2013 by thesolitarycook

I let the first bite seduce me, wash over me.  The second one swept me off my feet,  pulled me under.  By the third, though, I surfaced, gasping, realizing I needed to pay attention and commit the creation to gustatory … Continue reading →

Posted in Condiments, Leftovers, Meats, RECIPES, Sandwiches, Solitary Cook, STORIES | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

HOW I CAME TO LOVE CABBAGE, PART 2: BRAISED CABBAGE and RICE NOODLE SALAD

Posted on June 25, 2013 by thesolitarycook

I’m late to the cabbage party.  Until a few years ago, I’d spent my life resolutely hating it.  As a child, I vaguely recall my mother preparing the occasional summertime slaw.  That the cabbage should be shaved very thin was … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Meatless Monday, Vegan, Vegetarian, WEEKNIGHT DINNER | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

Posted on June 18, 2013 by thesolitarycook

Did you have a good Father’s Day?  When I went to work on Monday morning, that was the ambient question. Oh, I had plans.  I planned to leave work more or less on time around 3:00 in the afternoon.  I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in STORIES | 20 Comments

DID YOU KNOW . . . THAT HERBS ARE LIKE ROSES?

Posted on June 15, 2013 by thesolitarycook

When you receive, or buy for yourself, a bouquet of roses or any other flower, the first thing you’re advised to do is snip off an inch or so of the stem ends under running water, right?  The reason is … Continue reading →

Posted in DID YOU KNOW.....? | 22 Comments

REPURPOSED CHIX STIX with APPLE-SAVOY SLAW

Posted on June 11, 2013 by thesolitarycook

Anyone can make something for dinner; it’s re-purposing the leftovers in a new way that makes things interesting.  When I made Coconut Chix Stix for dinner the other evening, I managed to restrain myself and had a couple left over. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrées, Leftovers, Pantry Dinners, RECIPES, Salads, Solitary Cook, Vegan, Vegetarian, WEEKNIGHT DINNER | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

WEEKNIGHT DINNER: COCONUT CHIX STIX

Posted on June 7, 2013 by thesolitarycook

SERVES 2, or 1 with leftovers When I think coconut, I tend to think shrimp.  Now, while coconut shrimp are all very well and good, my budget isn’t always in the mood for shrimp.  These were inspired by a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Condiments, Entrées, Meats, RECIPES, Solitary Cook, WEEKNIGHT DINNER | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

WEEKNIGHT DINNER: A DARN GOOD STEAK and ASPARAGUS with CHARRED LEMON

Posted on June 2, 2013 by thesolitarycook

I know, I know, it’s Meatless Monday.  But I’m finally saying goodbye to a dreadful cold that camped out in my head for almost three utterly miserable weeks during which I drank enough tea with honey to fill a bathtub. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrées, Meats, RECIPES, Solitary Cook, WEEKNIGHT DINNER | Tagged , , | 6 Comments