My spoiled, ungrateful children will inform you these are not pop tarts. But they'll be happy to unload that information with their mouths full. The fact is, Alana Chernila doesn't call them pop tarts in her book, “The Homemade Pantry.” I do, because they're a delicious, hand held treat that pop tarts can only dreamContinue reading “Pop Tarts? (A meat free Monday entry)”
Category Archives: Dish of the Day
When You Don’t Feel Like Making Peach Pie
All fruit desserts are good desserts. My go to is often the “quick to assemble” cobbler. My favorite is “it takes time” pie. Ingredients take time to chill. The raw crust needs to rest in the fridge. Baking takes a good long time. And the cooked pie needs to settle in its crust (never, everContinue reading “When You Don’t Feel Like Making Peach Pie”
Lazy Man’s Pasta (Lazy Wo-man, too!)
Crummy Labor Day weather sapped the desire to grill from me. And it's a good thing too, since I had nothing good to grill. So I skipped the store and worked from freezer and pantry for a pasta that was nearly as good for a next day lunch as for dinner. PLUS, I had theContinue reading “Lazy Man’s Pasta (Lazy Wo-man, too!)”
710 WOR JAM TIME
I’m back! And just in time to guest host on 710 WOR, 6-10 am east. I will keep it short and sweet so you have time to download the FREE app to listen anywhere in the country (you can call too!) http://www.iheart.com/mobile/ I had a bowl of overripe peaches and load of guilt for wastingContinue reading “710 WOR JAM TIME”
Gary’s Green Beans
The love of my life prefers veggies with flavor. And this one fits the bill. I've made versions inside and out. But today the stove had to support an already crowded grill. Any onion, shallot, or garlic (!) will work, but the red is pretty. Ingredients: 1 red onion, halved and sliced into half moonsContinue reading “Gary’s Green Beans”
Skirt Steak For Coffee Lovers
It's like being on the range without having to use an outdoor potty. Plus prepping this steak takes about 5 minutes. No more than 5 minutes per side on the grill (medium or coals) and it's a centerpiece dish. Bon Appetit was just one of the magazines offering up coffee as a marinade ingredient, soContinue reading “Skirt Steak For Coffee Lovers”
World’s Fastest Fish Dinner…And Recipe!
Place 1 1/2 lbs of white fish fillet (cod was on sale) on foil. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs (here oregano & thyme, could be dill, parsley, chive). Salt & pepper. Lemon slices. Wrap and place in 375 oven for 10-15 minutes or on medium grill or coals. OpenContinue reading “World’s Fastest Fish Dinner…And Recipe!”
Meat-free Monday (or Tuesday or…) Pasta
I kind of daydream about this pasta. Ok I do daydream. And it's EZ! Throw it together – no deep thoughts. Altogether 3 steps. Cook pasta, blend pesto, roast tomatoes. Dot with ricotta and you're wishing for a spork :)! Don't go all crazy with the pesto recipe either – use your hands for measuringContinue reading “Meat-free Monday (or Tuesday or…) Pasta”
Rhubarb Goodness
Thank goodness I didn't throw out the last of the season's wilted rhubarb. Feel free to cook it at it's peak, but cut off the ends of week-old rhubarb and you've still got the delicious makings of a loose jam, ice cream sauce, fresh fruit drizzle or BBQ ingredient. Please excuse the odd measurements. IContinue reading “Rhubarb Goodness”
Heat Wave Summer Corn Salad
It's either this, or watermelon. You can make it in any weather, but stove free cooking makes best sense in summer. Even children don't usually object to corn. And you can sub just about any raw or cooked veg. 'Nuff said – it's hot. 4 ears of corn, cut from cob (yes, raw) Giant handfulContinue reading “Heat Wave Summer Corn Salad”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 