delicious seasonal eats
This salad is the love child of tabbouleh and caprese salad. All of the greatness comes together for a rockin’ salad that is as healthy as it is delicious and will have you going back for seconds and thirds. My friend Amy was in town and in my evil plans to monopolize her whole day, […]
Are you loving Spring in your area? I feel like I’m enjoying the Spring of all Springs this year. The kind I remember from when I was a little girl. I planted most of my garden a few weeks ago and now I’m waiting patiently for the seedlings to emerge. I planted bush and pole […]
Another quinoa salad? I think the answer is always YES. I always cook up a bunch of quinoa and stick in the fridge to use as I like through the week. It comes in handy when I’m on short on time, but big on hunger. It’s easy enough to scan the fridge and see what’s […]
Israeli couscous is a family favorite. My hubby doesn’t often like regular couscous, but we discovered he likes this kind much more when we bought a bagged mix from Trader Joe’s a few years back. Here’s a tip–buy this from the bulk food section. It’s much less expensive. This has become a staple side dish, […]
One of my family’s favorite recipes (ever) is one that I made from In The Small Kitchen, a cookbook I reviewed last year–Baked Provencal Chicken. It combines dates, vinegar, herbs, tomatoes and lots of garlic. The sauce is intoxicating. I didn’t want to try it with tofu. It didn’t seem quite right. I had this […]
I tried rutabaga for the first time recently. I was smitten with it. Cruciferous vegetables have now taken a place in my heart–a rightful place. I’ve been so biased against them for so long. To accompany Swedish Meatballs, I made this Rutabaga Puree. It’s silky and smooth. And rich. I did have to sample it, […]
This Butternut Squash Bake with Cranberries and Apples wants to be the star of your Thanksgiving or holiday table. Loaded with seasonal flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with one and all. Awhile back I was part of a cooking club that met monthly. It was such a fun group and everyone always went all […]
This is another recipe I’ve been meaning to post for a very long time–like since last July. But I have a good reason why. She’s almost 9 months old. :) Baked beans are one of my favorite BBQ foods. There are a lot of people in my family who know how to make good baked […]
Pan Fried Potato Slices original recipe Ingredients: 4-6 whole potatoes, unpeeled (we always use Yukon Golds) 1/4 cup canola oil (or if you are naughty….bacon fat) salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Boil the whole potatoes until easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain. Slice the potatoes into 1/4″ slices. Heat the oil […]
I made this recipe for Spicy Baked Zucchini Wedges up as I went along and they turned out great! Like most of my recipes, there is a lot of room for interpretation and experimenting. I made these with Mexican spices – ancho chili powder, adobo seasoning, and ground chipotle. That chipotle makes them extra spicy! You could […]
