Three ingredients (plus salt) never tasted so good. It must be the upcoming St. Patrick's Day that made me want to dump this lot on a plate of mashed potatoes. Not that Brussel sprouts cooked in pancetta come close to that Irish cabbage and potato delicacy. And bite my tongue but I loaded my mashedContinue reading “Channeling Colcannon”
Author Archives: Betsy Karetnick
You Will Eat Your Vegetables! Fregola
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again…with pasta. Fregola, or fregula, is just another word for what children and adults like best. This Sardinian import is typically semolina dough rolled into teeny balls and toasted in the oven. It’s like the Mini Cooper of pasta – so cute your reluctant veggie eaters willContinue reading “You Will Eat Your Vegetables! Fregola”
“Remember Summer” Greek Chicken & Salad
Don't you hate when you know everyone expects a dinner but nobody has a suggestion about what it should be? Not helpful! How about pasta bolognese? Or beef stew? Or even meatloaf for goodness sake?! I did get “something lighter” as a suggestion from the love of my life last week. I took that toContinue reading ““Remember Summer” Greek Chicken & Salad”
Eat Your Veg
It's the “It” vegetable of the day, but don't let that deter you from making this dish at home. I will also say – unless you're meat free, ordering cauliflower as a main while dining out is a big fat…well, you know. It's a pretty big markup for little investment. Do it if the chefContinue reading “Eat Your Veg”
For Goodness Sake, It’s 13 Degrees Blueberry Crumb Cake
I'm trying to save the last piece of blueberry crumb for my air warrior, but it's tough. This time, I got it perfect and I'm a harsh baking critic. The recipe calls for 45-50 minutes baking. If it feels a little soft @ 45, leave it in for 5 more. Mine took 50 exactly. Also,Continue reading “For Goodness Sake, It’s 13 Degrees Blueberry Crumb Cake”
A Christmas or Anytime Morning Casserole
Ok, so I skipped the pepperoni as our meal was closer to breakfast than lunch. And I forgot to garnish with scallion which I diligently chopped. But I guarantee this is a no fail recipe. Waking up Christmas morning, I also remembered I forgot to set the strata the night before. No matter – anContinue reading “A Christmas or Anytime Morning Casserole”
I Bean Making Soup
I couldn’t make lunch with my friend 😦 so I made soup. I had a mixed bag of legumes from my local Italian specialty store, but feel free to mix and match from the pantry. Use what you got – beans, barley, lentils, they all play nice. And give yourself plenty of lead time. BeansContinue reading “I Bean Making Soup”
Game Day Baked Goods
And by game day, I mean Ohio State vs anyone. Never underestimate a food manufacturer’s test kitchen. You need not use the brand names, but the following recipes are all winners, as was the team on Saturday. I sent the photo out Saturday – now recipes to match. The links to each are below. **AsContinue reading “Game Day Baked Goods”
Wings Take Flight
Funny thing happened over the weekend. My overzealous TYPE A nature bent enough to give the grocery list to the husband who offered. 3 pounds of wings (game day!) was on it. And 3 pounds were delivered…frozen. So we both learned something. I learned to write the word fresh if that's what I want. HeContinue reading “Wings Take Flight”
Any Night Stuffing!
Why wait for Thanksgiving? Give this savory confection a chance. It took less time than I thought (mostly in the oven) and gave me the benefit of feeling virtuous for not chucking some stale ciabatta. I highly recommend a gravy sidecar. 4 cups stale bread, 3/4 inch cube. 10-15 minutes in a 300 degree ovenContinue reading “Any Night Stuffing!”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 