Strawberry Blueberry Galette
I am particular about my fruit pies. The fruit must be tender, the flavor, sweet-tart. But especially important is the ratio of fruit to crust. I expect the two to…
Read moreMiso Glazed Salmon and Snow Peas
A freezer full of salmon. A big jar of miso. Life is good. So I guess it was inevitable that they would one day come together–as Miso Glazed Salmon and…
Read moreRoasted Frozen Broccoli in Tahini Sauce
Farm to table vegetables are all the rage! Who wouldn’t be happy to eat tender-crisp fresh vegetables everyday! But frozen vegetables have a lot going for them, especially when served…
Read moreOne Pan Roasted Roots & Sausage
This recipe, for One Pan Roasted Roots & Sausage, is based on one from a recent Better Homes and Gardens magazine. I like the fact that they get it. It’s…
Read moreQuick Red Flannel Hash
Eating local is in. At least during the summer. Winter can be another story… it probably calls for a lot more root vegetables than most people are comfortable with. But…
Read moreScandinavian Red Cabbage
Sweet-sour and savory, Scandinavian Red Cabbage is a traditional holiday dish that pairs well with pork or poultry. Healthy and tasty! I made Scandinavian Red Cabbage for Christmas Eve this…
Read moreBlue Cheese Roasted Vegetables
Aren’t roasted vegetables one of winter’s great dishes? You start with something ordinary, even gnarly: twisted parsnips, boring carrots, gritty beets… Give them a little time in a hot oven…
Read morePan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I grew up in the days of mushy vegetables. Lifeless carrots. Floppy green beans. Broccoli you could wring water out of. “Walking barefoot to school…” my kids would taunt now.…
Read moreStalking the Wild Grape
Join me on a fun adventure foraging for wild grapes, then turning them into grape juice. Free all-natural food–how good is that! Found food. As in food you find–right out…
Read moreSpinach with Asian Mushrooms
What’s your favorite winter vegetable? Although squash and root vegetables may win the good storage awards, I love adding spinach to my winter dinner. Today I made Spinach with Asian…
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