Tag Archives: cilantro

May 29 2 comments
gelato, sorbetto, and ice cream

Cilantro Lime Sorbetto

So I’ve started this new exercise regime that I’m fondly calling Kicking My Ass, or, alternatively The Death of Me.  It all started when the machine in the gym (in the basement of our apartment building) that you lift weights on (can you tell how serious I am about my weight lifting?) broke.  So because [...]

Feb 15 0 comments
grilled, barbequed, smoked, and fried

Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa

As I mentioned in a previous post, Dan and I spent this Valentine’s Day at home, away from the overbearing decorations and crowds.  But, since we’re romantics at heart, we couldn’t do away with all celebration, so we made a nice dinner and popped a bottle of champagne.  We even held off on the next [...]

Feb 04 2 comments
grilled, barbequed, smoked, and fried

Steak Tacos with Cucumber Lime Salsa

When Dan and I first moved to Takoma Park, we lived in a neighborhood that was lovingly described to us as “little El Salvador.”  This was great until the bedbugs set in, and with the exception of Tito the ice cream man who ran his bell allllllll day outside his apartment, we loved it.  Mostly [...]

Jan 25 2 comments
burgers and sandwiches

Fresh Turkey Burger

Making these burgers today was a comedy of errors.  In the morning, we walked to the co-op near our apartment to get some things, and as soon as we got back the “doh” moments of things I had forgotten for the burgers began.  I forgot fresh ginger, pepperjack cheese, new limes, and new cilantro.  And [...]