It’s cauliflower time! And fried cauliflower at that! Rarely do I fry anything. I’ve had a deep-fryer for at least 5 years, and I’ve used it twice. Once to make Pumpkin Doughnuts for a Daring Bakers challenge, and the second … Continue reading →
On August 31st, my fish chapter assignment was Fried Tidbits of Swordfish. Which, by the way, was delicious. I prepared this dish from the vegetable chapter to accompany the fish. It was an excellent choice. Simplicity itself, the cauliflower needs … Continue reading →
Carrots! I love carrots. I thought I had tried them every way possible, but again Marcella finds a way to surprise me. This recipe manages to capture the sweetness of the carrots and almost transforms them into something completely new. … Continue reading →
A nation’s menu is an ever changing thing; largely impacted by the geopolitics and/or economics of the day. Waves of immigration brought European cuisines to North America. Construction of the cross-continental railroads and the various gold rushes brought Asian workers … Continue reading →
Simple and tasty fried tidbits with healthy broccoli as the center. A total “win/win.” We actually used these as a little antipasto with some wine while I made the rest of the dinner and they were perfect. The recipe is … Continue reading →
This vegetable chapter is so easy compared to other chapters we’ve cooked through! A nice break in that weekly recipe challenge. Today, the recipe is Sauteed Broccoli with Olive Oil and Garlic. Another recipe that couldn’t be easier or more … Continue reading →
I made this dish back in the spring when the farmer’s market had beautiful fresh new beans. I’ve worried a little about my ability to post after so long. But when I pulled up the photos on my computer, I … Continue reading →
This week I made a savory pie. Green beans are boiled then chopped very fine. The potatoes are boiled then passed through a food mill or potato ricer. Both vegetables are combined with eggs, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, salt, pepper. The recipe … Continue reading →
While I was snapping the beans for this recipe I was transported back to my childhood. My mom was one of the original organic farmers back in 60s. Since they had not yet discovered new natural pesticides to use it … Continue reading →
It was last June when I made this recipe knowing that the green beans I found in the market in January would be dismal. I picked up a pound of freshly-picked beans at the local farmer’s market and went to … Continue reading →
I just love it when I am smart enough to do a little planning ahead. Last year in May, y’all may remember my fabulous trip to Italy. I spent a month watching sunsets and soaking up the dolce vita. (If … Continue reading →
Today is another recipe using Aspargus. Who wouldn’t love this recipe-asparagus, proscuitto, and cheese. The recipe is very simple to make, but very elegant to look at. You trim and boil your asparagus until tender. You then take a piece … Continue reading →
Sunchokes, vegetable oil, salt. Do I win the contest for the recipe with the fewest ingredients? Previous posts about sunchokes have described them. And the beginning of the sunchoke recipes in Essentials has a wonderful little essay by Marcella on … Continue reading →
This dish is simple to make. Fortunately this is the season for sunchokes. I was able to locate some without difficulty. After removing their skins I sliced them thinly. The scallions are cut in half and cooked in melted butter … Continue reading →
