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Need to feed a crowd when you have very little time in which to do it? This is your ticket; it serves 10, is easy to make. and surprisingly delicious.
This vibrant sauce is the solution for the dullness of tofu. Don’t worry about there being so many red pepper flakes in this, since the honey more than compensates for them, and it isn’t too hot. We don’t eat much soy, nor fry very often, but when I saw organic sprouted tofu at Trader Joe’s, … 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
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
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…
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 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
These are delicious: spicy but not too spicy. The homemade red enchilada sauce makes them all the better. I made the ones shown here with our last peppers of the season from the garden. Red Enchilada Sauce: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 canned chipotle chili (packed in adobo) … Read more
The website for The Brick House says, the have the best fried clams in the county, but I’ve heard others say they are the best in the whole state of Maine. Either way, they are the best I’ve ever had. I recommend you find yourself in Searsport to enjoy this delectable meal! We ate lunch … Read more
I have read some horror stories about tilapia from China being fed feces (and then antibiotics); there are no food regulations in China, and over 70% of the water is toxic, so any food from there is suspect.
This recipe couldn’t be more easy. The result is very custardy in texture, and the leftovers taste just as good it does fresh from the oven. Leek and Gruyere Quiche 4-6 leeks, chopped, white part only 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch … Read more
This is a very easy and useful dish to have in your back pocket because it is both quick and delicious. We are partial to the shrimp from Argentina sold by Trader Joe’s as they have much better flavor and texture than other varieties. Thyme and Garlic Roasted Shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil 10-12 … Read more
A lot of what you see here already has these recipe links on the blog: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup Salmon Cakes Crustless Seafood Pie with Celeriac Mash Baked Eggs Over Power Greens A Better Banana Bread Baked Winter Squash Soup Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad Roasted Asparagus Roasted Carrots Roasted Strawberries Vegetable Soup with … Read more
Except for hummus, I’m not much of a chickpea eater so I’m venturing on some new ground here… This serves two as a main meal or four as a side dish. Chickpea and Avocado Salad 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 celery stalks, diced 1 small head of broccoli tops, blanched 3 handfuls … Read more