I Promised You Cookies..

for Crack of Noon (tester)

...and honest, they're coming. I've made 3 kinds lately, but want to wait and really give you a sugar rush when I finally post them. A vicarious sugar rush, because of course, I won't be able to post the recipes because they're all testers. But hang in there. They're coming.

Instead, check out this fantabulous Caramelized Onion Quiche (tester) for Crack of Noon. The texture, the taste, the all around greatness of this is mind-boggling. Barely peeking out from the side is a Roasted Green Bean and Red Pepper Salad. I came up with that on the fly. After all, it's 90 degrees and the oven is already on, how about throwing one more pan in there?

Roasted Green Bean and Red Pepper Salad
Clean enough green beans to serve 2 as a side dish. Slice half a red pepper into strips. Toss these ingredients with salt and pepper and a little bit of olive oil. Put in the oven at whatever temp the cohabitating dish needs. I'd say it takes about 1/2 an hour at 350 (so less time at a higher temperature) until done. You get the idea. When it's done, take it out of the oven and dump them into a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp dried dill, the juice from 1/2 a lemon, and a clove or two of crushed garlic. Grate a little bit of carrot in then let it cool, or refrigerate if you prefer. Check seasoning and serve. This would be great with asparagus, too.

from Quick Fix Vegetarian (sort of)

Last night's dinner was this Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, loosely based on Quick Fix Vegetarian from Robin Richardson. I tried a marinated Teese, Cherry Tomato and Basil skewer. It was ok. Next time, I'd do something similar but in appetizer form. It would be better with a piece of Teese wrapped in a basil leaf, sandwiched between two halves of a cherry tomato and all stuck on a toothpick. A great all-in-one-bite!

Tonight's dinner: Gazpacho and Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Remember- the cookies are coming!