Over the years I have updated my Green Bean Casserole recipe many times. I went from frozen Green Beans to fresh, from Campbell’s Mushroom Soup, to Trader Joe’s Cream of Portabella Mushroom Soup and from grocery store French Fried Onions to Trader Joe’s Gourmet Fried Onion Pieces. Then I came across Thomas Keller‘s recipe for Green-Bean Casserole—Oven-Baked Haricots Verts With Cream of California Cèpe Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots and that is … Read more Toss That Tired Old “Green Bean Casserole” Recipe and Try This!
A Talley Mistake Makes the Best Soup Ever!
When I saw these cute little Orange Peppers in my Talley Farms CSA box, I was intrigued. On their box – fun facts letter, they said they grew them by mistake but were glad they did. And so am I! These little peppers make the best soup ever! I wanted to use them in a soup that incorporated Mediterranean flavors to pair with a menu … Read more A Talley Mistake Makes the Best Soup Ever!
A Great Combo with Spaghetti Squash and Kale
Believe it or not, I had never cooked Spaghetti Squash before and always wondered what it was like. I received one in my CSA box along with a bunch of black Lacinto kale. (also known as Tuscan or Dinosaur kale) I thought they might compliment each other well, so I searched for a recipe that combined the two and sure enough, I found a recipe that created a … Read more A Great Combo with Spaghetti Squash and Kale
An Awesome Recipe for Brussels Sprouts!
Brussels Sprouts are one of the most liked and disliked vegetables around. All of the nay-sayers I have come across are converts once they have tried any of my brussels sprouts recipes, of which I have many! I truly believe that most of the dislike comes from the old fashioned way people used to make them by boiling them and serving them like over-cooked rubbery … Read more An Awesome Recipe for Brussels Sprouts!
Getting Versatile with Padron Peppers!
One of the best new discoveries I’ve made is Padron Peppers. They are so delicious and simple to prepare, it’s easy to get stuck serving them the same way over and over. However, the fickle side of me just won’t allow that, so I had to start getting versatile with padron peppers! Padron Peppers are small peppers (about 5 cm long), with a color ranging from bright green … Read more Getting Versatile with Padron Peppers!
The Cutest, Most Scrumptious Apple Dessert Ever!
I found this recipe in a post on Facebook and couldn’t resist trying it. Much to my delight, the finished product turned out even better than how yummy and mouth-watering it looked in the photo. It is quite easy, although a bit time consuming – but worth the effort. I will also show you how to make it as a one dish dessert, removing all of … Read more The Cutest, Most Scrumptious Apple Dessert Ever!
Homemade Hummus; so easy and delicious!
I am a huge fan of HUMMUS and pretty much like almost any flavor and kind, but nothing compares to making it yourself. It’s really amazing how quick and simple it is. Honestly, homemade hummus is so easy and delicious to make, there’s no reason not to try it yourself! The Flavor Choice is Yours! The best part about homemade hummus is that you can flavor it … Read more Homemade Hummus; so easy and delicious!
Simple Strategies for Pairing Wine with Vegetables
Simple Strategies for Pairing Wine with Vegetables Photo: Vegetable Gardener Newsletter by Andrea Immer February 1998 from issue #13 White with fish, red with meat, says the rule of thumb. But what to drink with vegetables? Cookbooks and wine merchants are ready sources for wine suggestions with meat, fish, and fowl. But the garden path is surely a road less traveled when … Read more Simple Strategies for Pairing Wine with Vegetables
Roasted and Caramelized with a Remarkable Aioli
I love the padron peppers and brussels sprouts that I receive in my CSA box and think that they are little jewels from heaven. They are both very well suited for either pan frying or roasting with the basic olive oil, salt and pepper mixture and are absolutely delicious eaten just like that. No muss, no fuss. However, the fickle side of me always wants … Read more Roasted and Caramelized with a Remarkable Aioli
My weeknight concoction – Chicken Pot Pie with Polenta
For tonights dinner, I searched the refrigerator and found some ears of fresh corn and a half roasted chicken so I decided to create a Chicken Pot Pie with Polenta. I used the vegetables I had on hand, carrots, green onion and sweet baby peppers along with the leftover chicken and some frozen peas to make a base for the pie. Instead of a crust I decided … Read more My weeknight concoction – Chicken Pot Pie with Polenta