Recipe: Baked Winter Squash Soup
I have tried many butternut squash soup recipes and never until now found one that I love. I had this recipe for the first time at last month’s ecumenical clergy association meeting.
Recipes
Recipe: Tofu with Shrimp and Vegetables
The spices in this are subtle; if you want it more spicy add some red pepper sauce
Recipe: Easy Mexican Tilapia Bake
This is a quick and delicious meal I make in busy moments. The recipe is of my own devising: it evolved from what I had on hand that went well together.
Recipe: Mustard Roasted Fish
This is both unbelievably easy and delicious. I got this recipe from the Barefoot Contessa, who in turn got it from a coat check girl in a restaurant in Paris.
Recent Food Around Here
Here is what the food around here has looked like lately. Some of what you see here has recipes already on the blog: click the links below for those.
Recipe: Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Blue Cheese and Bacon
Mind you, I neither made this nor ate this, being meatless for over three decades. Meanwhile, my oldest wanted this while she was home and my husband obliged.
Recipe: Vegetable Soup with Swiss Chard
Ever want to know what to do with the beautiful Swiss chard you see at the store or at farmer’s market? Or maybe, like us you’ve got so much from the garden that you are looking for alternative ways to eat it? This delicious vegetable soup is your happy solution! Vegetable Soup with Swiss chard … Read more
Recent Food Around Here
Above you can see the tiny, tasty Connecticut kiwi we picked from a friend’s back yard, eaten skins and all. Below, find roasted rosemary potatoes, Swiss chard saute, eggplant Parmesan, roasted garden vegetables, pumpkin cake, stuffed acorn squash, homemade caramel corn, apple cranberry coffee cake, and grilled salmon salad. In addition to those things you … Read more
Recipe: Tomatillo Soup
Feasting off a friend’s bumper crop of tomatillos, we thought this soup was particularly delicious. Give it a try… Tomatillo Soup recipe 3 tilapia loins (or could use chicken) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound chopped tomatillos 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 4 cups stock 1/4 … Read more
Recipe: Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
This is what I had for lunch today. It was wildly wonderful… stunningly delicious. I got the recipe out of a cookbook I’m enjoying from the library that has photos of every step in a recipe. It is perfect for visual learners like me when a picture is worth a thousand words. It is … Read more
Recipe: Curried Sweet Potato and Millet Soup with Tilapia
In our busy household, we love food that can be easily warmed up to instantly be a complete, wholesome meal. This soup fits that bill; it combines protein, whole grain fiber, vegetables, and most importantly, delicious flavor. This soup is so unique, it is a welcome departure from anything else you are used to … Read more
Recipe: Cheesy Mexican Noodle Bake
This is spicy, delicious, and deeply satisfying… Mexican noodle casserole 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.), divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter, divided 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 … Read more
Wholesome Morning Glory Muffins
Need a muffin recipe that is so delicious that you’ll want it over and over again, but one that is healthy as well? These muffins have enough staying power and nutrition to keep you satisfied all morning. They are totally yummy. Serve them warm, and not only for breakfast! Recipe for Morning Glory Muffins … Read more
Summer Food Around Here
Don’t you love summer food? The photos below include these recipes already on the blog (click on any title to go to the recipe): My Vegetable Lasagna Heirloom Tomato Bisque Our Favorite Green Soup Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Crab Salad Warm Tomato, Olive and Arugula Salad Apricot Squares Tabbouleh with Shrimp, Feta, Dill … Read more
Recipe: Jicama Slaw
This is a delicious summer side dish. In the years past, I used to make it with a store bought cole slaw dressing, before I got committed to no high fructose corn syrup and no unpronounceable ingredients. So here is my improved version with a dressing from Julia Child… Jicama Slaw Recipe 1/2 jicama, … Read more
Recipe: Leek, Scallion, and Fennel Gratin
This was delicious and easy to make. I served it recently with fish smothered in pesto made fresh from the garden, and it was truly a wonderful meal. This recipe is from a beautiful cookbook shown below that I recommend as well. Leek, Scallion, and Fennel Gratin 3 large leeks, white part only, washed, … Read more
Recipe: Grilled Swordfish Skewers
It’s not often we eat at the top of the food chain but tonight we splurged and treated ourselves to swordfish. We bought it fresh off the boat and it was delicious! These were not hard to make, and was fun to do; we will be making this again! This recipe came from a grocery … Read more