As we've mentioned before, Michael's favorite cookbook is still For Cod and Country, and we are still discovering delicious new recipes from Barton Seaver's book. Some of our summer favorites so far are these delicious clam appetizers (above) and the squid with green beans, potatoes and basil pesto (below).
And since soft-shell crabs are in season, we had a delicious meal of soft-shell crabs with corn and black bean relish. Mmmmm...
I can't wait for Michael to discover more recipes from this fantastic cookbook so I can keep eating like a queen! Bad for the diet but good for the soul.
Yesterday, we went to our friends Roger and Martha's house on Capitol Hill to cook out and watch the fireworks. Michael made his famous gazpacho because it's delicious and refreshing, and because Martha is vegan.
Upon hearing of Michael's contribution to the BBQ, Garvey sent him this clip from The Simpson's. HILARIOUS!
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day! Here's our new favorite cream cheese frosting recipe.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup of butter (1 stick), room temperature
8 oz of Philly cream cheese (1 package), room temperature
1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
With an electric mixer, mix the butter and cream cheese together, about 3 minutes on medium speed until very smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
Add the vanilla extract and mix. Slowly add the powdered sugar. Keep adding until you get to desired sweetness and thickness.
Either spread on with a blunt knife or spatula, or spoon into a piping bag to decorate your cake or cupcake.
