http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com Culinary Tales of a Novice Amateur Cook ~ "Look Mom, I'm boiling water!" Sun, 11 May 2008 20:26:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en     Outside the Frick Museum on Fifth Avenue.  Happy Monday to all! Paz             http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/05/11/new-york-monday-122-outside-the-frick-museum/    Tulips found on the East Side   To all women out there!  Happy Mother's Day!  Happy Sunday! Paz             http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/05/10/new-york-monday-122-happy-mothers-day/     I found this very easy and delightful Greek recipe on Laurie's wonderful blog, Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska.  I already had the basic ingredients (zucchini, eggs, lemons, onions, feta cheese. and bread) so I made it for dinner.  With this simple recipe, I was happy I didn't have to exert a ... http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/05/05/zucchini-and-eggs/     On Eighth Avenue, heading towards Central Park.  Who wants a ride? Paz (who's never taken a carriage ride before)               http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/05/04/new-york-monday-121-lets-go-on-a-carriage-ride/   I love salads.  I may have already told you this.  I'm not sure but I'll tell you again.  I love salads -- all kinds of salads, not just your regular leafy green type. Kalyn made a Pinto Bean Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and  Cilantro that screamed at me to ... http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/04/29/black-bean-salad-with-avocado-tomatoes-red-onion-and-cilantro/     Some white tulips near Lincoln Center.  Have a great week! Paz             http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/04/27/new-york-monday-120-passing-by-the-tulips/     Ilva's salads are always sure winners for me.  And here's another one that recently caught my eye  -- Tepid Chickpea and Chicken Salad with Zucchini and Sundried Tomatoes.  I loved this one.  I loved that the ingredients are simple and delicious.  Everything went well together -- the chicken, chickpeas, sundried ... http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/04/21/tepid-chickpea-and-chicken-salad-with-zucchini-and-sundried-tomatoes-or-insalata-tiepida-di-ceci-e-pollo-con-zucchine-e-pomodori-secchi/     This is the phrase that is placed above the entrance of Grant's tomb, the largest mausoleum in North America.  Ulysses S. Grant, the Union Civil War General and the 18th President of the United States and his wife Julia are entombed here.  Let us have peace.  Paz         http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/04/20/new-york-monday119-let-us-have-peace/       The Lance Armstrong Foundation provides the practical tools and information that people with cancer need to to live strong.  May 13, 2008 is LIVESTRONG Day, where different events are held worldwide to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Barbara of Winos and Foodies is hosting LIVESTRONG Day event again ... http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/04/14/livestrong-with-a-taste-of-yellow-2008-corn-salad/ Flowering Callery Pear Tree   Signs of spring are all over the city.  I see a lot of flowering trees.  I must admit that autumn is my favorite season and I like cold weather (minus the snow), but I'm excited that spring is here.  Yay!  It looks and feels wonderful.  Have a ... http://www.thecookingadventuresofchefpaz.com/2008/04/13/new-york-monday-118-signs-of-spring/