2008 Woodie Awards
Cooking With Sumner!
Sumner Ellsworth
Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Arts & Features
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Being able to cook a really good meal is more than immensely satisfying. It's a great way to impress a date, reward yourself and thank a friend or roommate for a favor. Or perhaps you just want to show your parents that you really can take care of yourself.
Whatever the reason you feel the need to dish up a good meal, here are some ideas of what you can make. Don't forget to finish the meal off the right way with a tasty dessert, but that will be up to you and your personal preferences. Remember, if the cheesecake fails, there's always jello.
Skirt Steak á la Sumner
1 skirt steak
Olive oil
Cajun seasoning
Cut steak into serving size pieces, approximately ¼ inch thick. Coat a large skillet with olive oil. Fry each piece for about 2 minutes per side, sprinkling Cajun seasoning on both sides. Serve with caramelized onions (recipe to follow).
Caramelized Onions
1 medium onion or ½ large white onion, sliced
1 large clove garlic, crushed
Red pepper
Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Put all ingredients in a medium skillet and cook until onions caramelize, becoming soft and golden-brown. Serve over steak.
Baked Potatoes
1 medium to large potato per person
Use a fork to poke holes in the potato so that moisture can escape while cooking. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil. Cook at 375 for about an hour.
Cucumbers and Sour Cream
3 large cucumbers
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Dill
Oregano
Thyme
Wash and peel cucumbers. Score sides with a fork, then cut thin enough to see the knife through the slice. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and plunge into cold water. Drain and refrigerate. Mix sour cream with sugar and other spices. Mix sour cream into cucumbers. Correct any tartness with lemon juice. Serve cold.
Whatever the reason you feel the need to dish up a good meal, here are some ideas of what you can make. Don't forget to finish the meal off the right way with a tasty dessert, but that will be up to you and your personal preferences. Remember, if the cheesecake fails, there's always jello.
Skirt Steak á la Sumner
1 skirt steak
Olive oil
Cajun seasoning
Cut steak into serving size pieces, approximately ¼ inch thick. Coat a large skillet with olive oil. Fry each piece for about 2 minutes per side, sprinkling Cajun seasoning on both sides. Serve with caramelized onions (recipe to follow).
Caramelized Onions
1 medium onion or ½ large white onion, sliced
1 large clove garlic, crushed
Red pepper
Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Put all ingredients in a medium skillet and cook until onions caramelize, becoming soft and golden-brown. Serve over steak.
Baked Potatoes
1 medium to large potato per person
Use a fork to poke holes in the potato so that moisture can escape while cooking. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil. Cook at 375 for about an hour.
Cucumbers and Sour Cream
3 large cucumbers
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Dill
Oregano
Thyme
Wash and peel cucumbers. Score sides with a fork, then cut thin enough to see the knife through the slice. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and plunge into cold water. Drain and refrigerate. Mix sour cream with sugar and other spices. Mix sour cream into cucumbers. Correct any tartness with lemon juice. Serve cold.
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