Category Archives: Poultry
{recipe} Chicken with Fennel & TomatoesAugust 1st, 2012
Today is a day for swimming in pools with friends, lazing in the sun and sipping iced tea jazzed up with mint. But at 80 degrees – and we’re talking indoors, here – it’s definitely not a day for cooking. … Continue reading
{recipe} Homemade Taco SeasoningJuly 19th, 2012
The other night, as I was making taco seasoning from scratch and posting it all over Instagram like it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, I realized I owe you an apology. About the taco seasoning post I did awhile … Continue reading
{recipe} Taco TuesdayMay 29th, 2012
Sometimes I can’t sleep. You, too? On those nights when I wake up at 2:00am and just can’t get back to sleep, I sneak into the guest room and pop open my Kindle to “When Parents Text.” If my calculations … Continue reading
{recipe} Lazy Girl Steak MarinadeMay 24th, 2012
Surely I’m not the only one rolling the charcoal grill onto the patio and dragging the lump charcoal out of the garage. But maybe I did get a wee bit of a head start on the whole Memorial Day grilling … Continue reading
{recipe} Roast Chicken with Sautéed VegetablesMay 11th, 2012
I read Maurice Sendak’s obituary through blurry eyes on Wednesday, thinking of my childhood hero for the first time in a while, although he’s never too far from my heart. With little Gigi snuggled in my lap, her hair mussed … Continue reading
{recipe} Roast Chicken & Breakfast Potato SaladMarch 27th, 2012
One of the best meals of my life was at the Zuni Café in San Francisco. Seriously. It’s one of those nights that will stay with me the rest of my life. Mr. Gonzo and I stole away for a … Continue reading
{recipe} Easy Everyday Chicken & Barley SoupOctober 27th, 2011
The sun has been hiding behind the clouds here in San Diego for the past few days. Or weeks; I’m starting to lose count. But that’s just an excuse to swirl a generous dollop of unsalted butter in my Dutch … Continue reading
{recipes} Wallet-Friendly Family MealsSeptember 28th, 2011
In Sunday’s New York Times, food writer Mark Bittman challenged America’s notion that junk food is cheaper (get the article here). I agree and always have; a spin through McDonald’s can cost my family of three at least $15 or … Continue reading
The Gonzo Gourmet Turns One!July 5th, 2011
The Gonzo Gourmet turns one today and to celebrate, I wanted to share with you my 10 favorite recipes; essential recipes, you might say. Again and again I hear people say they can’t cook, or they hate to cook, or … Continue reading