Recipes and cooking commentary with a touch of humor.

Welcome to lizzycooks!

I love to cook. I collect recipes and cookbooks, enjoy food photography, and adore trying new restaurants. All of this food love inspired me to start this blog where I share my favorite recipes, cooking tips, and other fun stuff. Enjoy your food!

Rosemary Salt

Rosemary salt is a nice way to preserve the flavor of the fresh rosemary you may have growing in your yard. I'm growing rosemary in my backyard and in a large pots on the deck. Rosemary salt goes well with a lot of foods, especially roast pork and potatoes. Try sprinkling rosemary salt in olive oil and using it for dipping fresh bread.



All you need is 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh rosemary and 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt. Mix the rosemary and salt together in a bowl and put it in a clean glass jar. Cover and store at room temperature, away from direct light or heat, until the end of eternity.

Peanut Sauce

Oh. So. Good. You can put peanut sauce on a lot of stuff. Pasta, grilled veggies, chicken, rice, and more.

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup creamy, low-fat peanut butter

Whisk everything until well blended. Store in the fridge.