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We don’t eat a lot of potatoes. They don’t freeze well in soups, and unless they are chips, they never seem to be worth the carbs involved. But last Thanksgiving in Texas, cousin Elaine made some awesome twice baked potatoes that really turned my head. I’ve been experimenting a bit since then and these really … Read more
This is delicious and tastes like summer. It would be great to make when the basil is lushly bursting out in the garden, but sometimes it is good to have a taste of sunshine in the winter as well. 1 (15 oz) package of organic soft silken tofu, drained 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, … Read more
This recipe is a personal triumph because it was born out of an eureka moment. We haven’t had a classic tuna casserole in years because they usually call for canned soup that contains bogus ingredients. I’ve made and enjoyed gourmet versions – like this – but have missed the old standby. Recently when cooking soup … Read more
We’ve gotten further and further away from anything packaged. Above depicts a typical grocery haul for us. In the photos here you can see we’re still eating some favorites that have already been posted on this blog (click on the links below) but we are trying new things as well. Two of the photos below … Read more
This is a rather no-brainer meal I’ve been doing just recently and it is delicious: great for a hearty breakfast or simple, light dinner. Shown below is how to make it for one person, but it can easily be multiplied for more. a pat of organic butter 3 eggs (or two extra large) 1 Tablespoon … Read more
We don’t have swordfish that often but when we do, this is one way we enjoy having it. This recipe makes enough for four people. 1/2 stick organic butter, melted zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons (or up to 1/2 cup) fresh parsley, chopped 3/4 teaspoon Lemon Pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon sea … Read more
Wow. I’ve finished five years on this daily blog. That’s 1,825 entries! Here’s an extensive list of best blog posts, which folks have found especially helpful.
This is delicious and easy to make since the whole thing is done in the oven. This recipe has an advantage over the frittatas that start out on the stove then
Looking for a quick, warm, satisfying lunch? Try this for easy yumminess!
This soup is very delicious, especially on a day like today with ice covering the ground. It is warm and flavorful, smooth and nurturing. One of the most…
This North African dish is delicious and worth buying the expensive saffron for. It has a lot of flavor without reading as spicy. We may even better than…
We had a wonderful day full of Texas relatives and fabulous food. I made my Thyme and Garlic Roasted Shrimp, which was a small contribution for a table groaning with food.
Ellie is my niece; she is my husband’s brother’s daughter. You can see her with beet juice on her hands below, This autumn curry of hers was awesome. She says it is actually called “Red Lentil Dahl with Root Vegetables.” She serves it with butter, limes, and Greek Yogurt. We all had seconds. She says … Read more
This is my last cooking project from the garden this year. It is the first time we grew tomatillos. I initially wanted them for our Tomatillo Soup. However, with an end of season bumper crop I had to do something additional with them, so I made this Tomatillo Sauce, which I found in the Moosewood … Read more
This is both delicious and easy. It is wonderfully warm but not very spicy. We serve it with organic brown rice and my roasted Brussels sprouts. It is fun to eat as a whole meal-in-a-bowl out of my handmade pottery. Notes: 1. Keep your peanut oil in the refrigerator; there it will not go rancid … Read more
I really enjoyed this small volume and give it four stars. I chose to read it for my memoir class in September, but lingered over it. Now, when I could no longer renew it, I was finally motivated to stop savoring it so slowly and get on with finishing it. It was especially lovely to … Read more
