February 2010
8 posts
“I even had one constituent—you will not believe this, and I know you...”
– Rep. Louise Slaughter
The Definitive Performance →
Square is the next great thing in exchanging... →
The American Conservative -- No Exit →
“An alternative reading of our recent military past might suggest the following: first, that the political utility of force—the range of political problems where force possesses real relevance—is actually quite narrow; second, that definitive victory of the sort that yields a formal surrender ceremony at Appomattox or on the deck of an American warship tends to be a rarity; third, that...
Chili-Lime Chicken Wings
Ingredients
Marinade:
4 lbs Chicken Wings, seperated with tips discarded
1 tsp ground Cumin
2 Tbsp ground Coriander
1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1/4 C Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Sauce:
1/2 C Sriracha-brand Chili Sauce
1 stick Unsalted Butter, melted
1/4 C Cilantro, chopped
2 Limes worth of zest and juice
6 cloves Garlic, minced
Notes: You can double this recipe, no...
Braised Beef and Peppers
Ingredients
8 medium tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, & diced
2 bell peppers, 1/2 slices
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 lbs flank steak, cut across the grain into thirds and liberally seasoned with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
1 C long-grain white rice
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 C fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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