My dad stopped by for dinner. When he left all the green beans were gone, and EVERYONE ate them (the roasted potatoes too, but that's not exactly a hard sell). Here's the recipe. Feel free to sub another Asian supermarket selection. We've rarely met one we didn't like (if it's spicy, add with care). 1Continue reading “When You’re Sick of Green Beans”
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No Recipe, Just Roasted Veggies
Incredibly flexible, super simple…big batch roasted vegetables help compensate for the loss of summer. These babies all spent time in a 400 degree oven, with tougher stuff like squash, peppers and onions hitting the racks first, tomatoes going in last- 10-15 minutes til bursting. Prep time 10 minutes, cooking time for 1/2-3/4 inch chunks upContinue reading “No Recipe, Just Roasted Veggies”
Getting Closer Carrots
A couple of years ago, my radio producer and I ate the best roasted carrots ever from The Little Owl – cooked with olive oil, almost black in color, we couldn't stop talking about them. Since then (actually before), I've been working on my glazed carrot technique (don't laugh). And while this recipe can't compare,Continue reading “Getting Closer Carrots”
Everything but the…Cauliflower
It's not a guarantee, but it's similar to high school yearbook status in my house. As in, “Vegetables most likely to be eaten…” If they're roasted and flavor dense or presented in a form residents are predisposed to like (i.e. puréed cauliflower and potato), I have a higher degree of success. Thus the spiced andContinue reading “Everything but the…Cauliflower”
The House Dressing, Green Edition
I get many calls for this salad dressing. Before I bought into the precious nature of balancing single estate olive oil and artisanal vinegar in just the right proportions, I ate this and happily. It's got a million uses from salad, to grilled veggies, to steak marinade. My mom called it the house dressing. ThisContinue reading “The House Dressing, Green Edition”
Veggie Zoup
In my house we call it zesty zoup, not necessarily because it's zesty (although it can be) but because we like saying zesty zoup. This vegan big batch recipe is a late summer staple. Mid winter veggies work just as well. The addition of barley gives a whole grain chewiness. Try adding quinoa if you'dContinue reading “Veggie Zoup”
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”
No Scream Ice Cream
From the annals of Martha Stewart (click here) I give you 1-2-3 ice cream. Really! Even my son can make this, and has. 2 cups of heavy cream whipped stiffly 1 can sweetened condensed milk mixed with… 2 Tablespoons vanilla Combine above and freeze in loaf pan. Scoop, enjoy – B The original (see link)Continue reading “No Scream Ice Cream”
Not Breakfast Salad
Breakfast rice, nuts & fruits. I've adapted this from The French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook. The original calls for protein rich quinoa, but I opt for brown rice. Both options are gluten free and the nuts add protein regardless. Eat before a beach holiday or after splitting a bottle of wine (plus some reallyContinue reading “Not Breakfast Salad”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 