Ancho Chile Chicken and Slaw Tacos (Silent Interlude)

In 1984, the Marvel G.I. Joe comic put out issue #21, titled "Silent Interlude." Unlike other all other G.I. Joe comics (or most other comics in general), the issue featured no words, just pictures. This is my attempt to create a "Silent Interlude"-style recipe, adapted from Cooking Light's recipe for Ancho Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream. I'll be taking a break from the blog for about a week, so I thought this "silent" approach appropriate until I return.

Best of 2012: Food Photos

Photography was one of my biggest challenges when I started Cook In / Dine Out almost a year ago. It's what distinguishes the best food blogs from the pack and making food look appetizing is important. I'm no professional, but with practice, I'm getting better, and I've certainly learned some tricks in the last 12 months. After combing through my archives, here are the images I'm most proud of:

Fresh basil leaves

Cooking Ginger-Peppercorn Syrup

Roasting tomatoes

Prepping baking sheet for pizza

Squash blossoms

Spice blend for Turkey-Black Bean Chili

Creamy Andalusian Gazpacho

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

Blackberry and Cucumber Salad with Fennel Pollen

Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

Corn Soup

Shaved Salad with Honey-Smoked Almonds and Lemon Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Snap Pea Pasta

Roasted Pattypan Squash with Basil

Corn Pancake with Blackberry Sauce

Farfalle with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon-Maple Glaze

Ratatouille

Southwestern Salmon with Black Eyed Pea Succotash

Carnitas Tacos

Corn Cookies

Apple Pie with Vodka Crust

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

L.A.W.M, an Aperol-based cocktail (coming soon)

The J.R. Shot