George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1)
Sansa had never eaten snails before; Joffrey showed her how to get the snail out of the shell, and fed her the first sweet morsel himself. Snails in Honey and Garlic This savory dish blends the delicate flavor of snails with a rich garlic butter sauce sweetened with honey. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it serves four and offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes....
George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1)
Then came trout fresh from the river, baked in clay; her prince helped her crack open the hard casing to expose the flaky white flesh within. Clay-Baked River Trout Discover a unique and flavorful way to enjoy river trout with this easy recipe. In just 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of baking, you'll have moist and aromatic trout, sealed in clay for an exquisite taste....
George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1)
Something rubbed against his leg beneath the table. Jon saw red eyes staring up at him. “Hungry again?” he asked. There was still half a honeyed chicken in the center of the table. Honeyed Chicken Try this quick and tasty honeyed chicken recipe inspired by Asian flavors. Seasoned chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and glazed with a sweet and savory mix of honey, soy...
Mead-Poached Shrimp Mead-Poached Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of mead with the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. The shrimp are gently poached in this flavorful liquid until they become tender and infused with the aromatic notes of thyme and lemon. This recipe serves 4 and can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect choice for an elegant dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy this unique...
Grilled Viking Bourbon Meatballs Unleash the warrior spirit in your taste buds with these Grilled Viking Bourbon Meatballs. Inspired by the bold flavors of the Viking age, these meatballs are not only juicy and flavorful but also grilled to perfection. Served as an appetizer, they're sure to be the hit of your feast or gathering, accompanied by a tantalizing bourbon-infused glaze. For the Meatballs:1 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1/4...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
At the end, the aji comes together as it should, its yellows and whites correct, the black olives like punctuation. I lower my nose to the dish and inhale. It smells like creaminess. There’s a slight heat in the yellow pepper, a sweet note, and of course the blooming color. Aji de Gallina Spice up your mealtime with Aji de Gallina! Picture this: tender shredded chicken in a zesty Peruvian yellow chili sauce,...
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
Then there were cabbage leaves stuffed with ground meat and rice, cabbage leaves of such a toughness that they were almost impossible to cut without spattering ground meat and rice all over the carpet. Shadow pushed his around his plate. Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious and comforting dish, featuring tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mix of meat, rice, onions, and...
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
Laura made a great chili. She used lean-cut meat, dark kidney beans, carrots cut small, a bottle or so of dark beer, and freshly sliced hot peppers. She would let the chili cook for a while, then add red wine, lemon juice, and a pinch of fresh dill, and, finally, measure out and add her chili powders. On more than one occasion Shadow had tried to get her to show him how she made it: he would watch everything she did,...
Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
When Amy and I moved in, our only neighbors descended on us: one middle-aged single mom of three, bearing a casserole; a young father of triplets with a six-pack of beer (his wife left at home with the triplets); an older Christian couple who lived a few houses down; and of course, Carl from across the street. We sat out on our back deck and watched the river, and they all talked ruefully about ARMs, and zero percent...
Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
‘Do they still make pimento loaf?’ she said by way of greeting, not looking up, just knowing it was me, and I felt the relief I usually felt when I saw her: Things might not be great, but things would be okay.My twin, Go. I’ve said this phrase so many times, it has become a reassuring mantra instead of actual words: Mytwingo. We were born in the ’70s, back when twins were rare, a bit magical: cousins of the...
