Oxtails

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/glazed_oxtails/

I have never prepared oxtails but they look like my kind of food.

Cabbage

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/blanched_cabbage_with_butter_and_caraway/

Very simple recipe and looks delicious.

Chicken Wings

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/crisp-chicken-wings-with-chili-lime-butter-recipe/index.html

I love wings.

Guacamole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/guacamole-recipe4/index.html

I like a chunky guacamole.

Joseph James

http://www.foxbrews.com/

Joseph James is opening a brewery in Franklin.

Very much looking forward to trying their beers.

No-Bake Cookies

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/no-bake-chewy-truffle-cookies-recipe/index.html

This looks like an interesting recipe.

Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2/3 cup shortening (e.g., Crisco)
3 1/2 cups flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 Tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk

Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt).

Cut shortening into flour mixture using two table knives until size of peas.

Stir in milk.

Knead dough.

Very important:  Adjust with milk or flour until just the right consistency to roll dough.  If too sticky, add flour.  If too dry, add milk.

Roll out dough with rolling pin on lightly floured surface.

Very important:  Roll to desired thickness.  If you want thin, crispy biscuits, then roll thin.  If you want tall, puffy biscuits, then roll thick.

Cut into biscuit-sized pieces.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake until lightly browned, maybe 10 minutes, probably less.  Keep an eye on them.  Do not overbake.  Do not burn.

Most important of all:  This is yet another one of those recipes that requires experience, like pie dough or cream puffs.  The more often you make biscuits, the better you will get at it.

Mia Famiglia

http://miafamigliarestaurant.com/Home_Page.html

Awesome meal at Mia Famiglia last night.

Carrot bisque was rich and creamy, finished with roasted chestnuts, a nice touch.

Mahi mahi was perfectly fresh, served with sauteed greens, caramelized fennel, and pan-fried gnocchi.

Chicken Drumsticks

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/apple-honey-drumsticks-recipe/index.html

Sounds simple enough.

Crispy Potatoes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crispy-garlic-sage-potatoes-recipe/index.html

They look delicious.

Bacon Deviled Eggs

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/bacon-deviled-eggs-recipe/index.html

Everything is better with bacon.

Mac and Cheese

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/macaroni-and-4-cheeses-recipe/index.html

Not your grandfather's macaroni and cheese.

I have never had mac and cheese made with pureed winter squash.

Vegetable Stock

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_vegetable_stock/

Interesting point on not overcooking the stock.

Who Killed Lard?

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending me this link.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/01/06/144806987/the-friday-podcast-who-killed-lard

I should eat more lard.

Piccata

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-piccata-recipe/index.html

Looks very flavorful.

Bean Dip

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/edamame_dip/

I want to try it.

Curry Spices

http://www.herbcompanion.com/cooking/fresh-clips-curry-spices-zmrz11djzwar.aspx

I should try making my own spice mix.

Chunky Guac

http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/chunky-guacamole-serrano-peppers

Looks delicious.

Might be a little spicy.

Chicken Parmesan

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-parmesan-rollatini-recipe/index.html

With a side of polenta.

Collard Greens

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/collard-greens-recipe/index.html

Could use spinach instead.

Economical Superfoods

http://www.rodale.com/research-feed/7-economical-superfoods-everyone

I like oats, garlic, onions, etc.

Chili

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/three-bean-and-beef-chili-recipe/index.html

Could substitute turkey or chicken for the beef.

Or how about tofu chili?