Free reign

So Eric is on his annual fishing trip in the Florida Keys with his father and brother for the week. And while I miss him and am more than a little jealous that he’s enjoying 80 degrees and sunshine while NYC is dealing with snow and sub-20 degree weather, I’ve had free reign in the kitchen. It's my chance to cook all of the things that Eric hates.


Last night's dinner was Indian-spiced beluga lentils with marinated roasted beets and red onion, goat cheese and arugula topped with a mini pappadam (actually, Eric would like the lentils and arugula, but he really despises beets).

Since yesterday was so cold and crummy, it was the perfect night to make peanut butter cookies and dark chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. It's been a while since I brought baked good into my office and I've been feeling a little neglectful toward my co-workers.

And finally, my dinner tonight was this French Onion Israeli Couscous – a recipe from my FCI classmate Michele. The only onions Eric normally eats are in fried ring form. But, after trying this recipe, even he may change his opinion.