Cocoa Iron Chef Night: Chicken Mole Poblano

Last week presented a new Iron Chef Night (ICN) challenge, and a good reason to finally make mole (pron: mo-lay), something I’ve shied away from for years because of a childhood memory.  I don’t actually know if I ate mole that didn’t taste good or if the combination of flavors just sounded horrible to my…

Artichoke and Caramelized Onion Quiche

There are many ways to skin a cat, but only one way to get at the heart of an artichoke OK, no cat-skinning, just the need find an alternative way to deal with a tricky bulb.  It’s Iron Chef night.  This evening’s ingredient is the now in-season artichoke, a vegetable with which I have very…

Risotto with Mushrooms – Drinky and Stinky Garlicky Goodness continued…

Today is the day – garlic fest!  I’m excited to see what other garlic dishes make an appearance at dinner tonight, particularly for dessert.  I’m sure it will be delicious, or, at the very least, an interesting experience. The second entrée we are making is a vegetarian, dairy-free, naturally gluten-free risotto.  Sounds delicious when I…