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This is so good on nachos with black beans and cheese, or with raw veggies, or on sandwiches… This is best when there are enough people or sufficient enthusiasm to eat all of it fresh. But in the unlikely event you have any left over, storing it in the refrigerator with an avocado pit … Read more
I never really liked asparagus until I learned to roast them. It’s so easy, and they caramelize a bit and are delicious! They are in season in spring and if you haven’t tried roasting them, you’ll be glad you gave it at try. I sure am glad I did! How to make roasted asparagus … Read more
In a recent Rachael Ray cookbook called Book of Ten, she gives her top ten recipes in different categories. This is one of her favorites that she serves her own family. I can see why. Its ingredients are inexpensive and it is quick and easy to make. All that, and it is delicious and … Read more
This is no April Fools! Here is one of our favorite “company dinners” that a couple years ago we even made for Easter dinner. The prep of the leeks can be done in advance and the rest of it comes together very quickly at serving time. It is totally delicious. Put this plate together with … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Not being a corned beef and cabbage person, I saved our favorite Green Soup recipe to share with you today for some festive food! We eat it all year long, but since it is uncooked fruits and veggies, it is especially great in spring and summer. It is a fresh, light … Read more
For Christmas I got two bread making books from my husband and a bread baking stone from my sister. I’ve never made bread before and never thought I could, but I love an occasional good, expensive, artisan loaf. It took me almost two months to get up the nerve to give bread baking a try, … Read more
Looking to eat more whole grains? This wild rice is a good wintery dish. Sightly heavier than I usually go for, this is hearty rib-sticking fare for cold days. Wild Rice with Bacon 2 thick slices of bacon 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 pound oyster or Shitake mushrooms, washed, patted dry and coarsely … Read more
From previous blog posts, I’ve been requested to share the recipe for these muffins. They are also a satisfying breakfast, full of whole grain and fruit.
I’m very excited to finally have found a way to truly enjoy eating kale! How I wish I had this recipe last summer when the farm of our shared harvest program kept
This tastes better than that picture looks! Sometimes you need some comfort food that is easy to make and that makes wonderful leftovers zapped in the microwave for busy days. This dish fits the bill on both accounts. The base recipe here is my mother’s delicious homemade macaroni and cheese recipe. I have that … Read more
This is the pie we made to finish off our Thanksgiving dinner. My pottery teacher saw it in the newspaper and gave me a copy. We both made it and thought it delicious. It was nice to have something so different that was so good. It is easy to make, and would be a good … Read more
Thanks Glyna! Glyna is my husband’s cousin’s wife as well as a reader of this blog. A couple days ago she sent me this recipe and we are so glad she did! It is mild but wonderful and VERY EASY to make. She tells me it originally came from the Gooseberry Patch’s new cookbook Autumn … Read more
I first had this many years ago just after my brother-in-law’s funeral; it was made and shared with our family by my sister’s neighbor. We loved it so much we obtained the recipe and have made it ever since. We have come to adjust it slightly over the years, so I’ll share the original recipe … Read more
This is one of our favorite soups and I’ve made it every fall for nearly 20 years. It is from Mollie Katzen’s wonderful book Still Life With Menu (page 76 – or in my copy, just turn to the most stained page.) I highly recommend it. It wouldn’t be fall here without it. This … Read more
This is one of our favorite recipes. (Thank you Mollie Katzen!) It has the potential to revolutionize your meals. Dare I say they are sensuous? They require very little work; you just need to be home for several hours anyway, doing other things. These slow roasted tomatoes make anything better. We use them mostly … Read more
By way of an update on our peach tree – I mentioned that we had lots, and I wasn’t exaggerating – the tree was so burdened with peaches that the largest branch of them actually broke off under the weight and came crashing down! This cobbler is the first thing we made with our … Read more
