March 2013 | Page 2 of 2 | Cafe Johnsonia

Fish + Seafood, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Main Dish, Soup + Stew, Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Winter

Rachel Allen’s Ballycotton Fish Chowder

March 11, 2013 8 Comments

For a very long time, I have been wanting a good Irish cookbook. Not just to use for St. Patrick’s Day, though it is that time of year again. I haven’t made a lot of Irish food because I haven’t known that much about it. My internet searches usually turn up recipes for Corned Beef […]

Bar Cookies, Dessert

Peanut Butter and Jam Oatmeal Cookie Bars

March 8, 2013 8 Comments

These Peanut Butter and Jam Oatmeal Cookie Bars remind me of my childhood rolled into one sweet, peanut-buttery treat. Like most American kids, I grew up eating peanut butter and jam (or jelly) sandwiches every day for lunch. For a little while I would get angry that it wasn’t getting bologna and American cheese on […]

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Salad, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Avocado, Citrus, Red Pepper and Cucumber Salad with Ginger and Lemongrass Dressing

March 5, 2013 6 Comments

Something I’ve been trying to do the last little while is sit down and enjoy my meals. I’m busy. (You are too.) And I find myself grabbing something quick (and sometimes not that healthy) on the run or between camera shots or errands or picking up kids from school. It’s paaaainful to sit down and […]