A Fragrant and Heavenly Moroccan Fish Tagine

Tagine, the Moroccan stew, shares its name with the terra–cotta pot it’s traditionally cooked in, whose neat conical lid promotes convection and even cooking. I purchased my tagine from World Market and it is an oven-only tagine, different from the flame top versions that you can purchase at a much higher price. Everything I have made in my tagine comes out moist, tender and succulent. This fish … Read more A Fragrant and Heavenly Moroccan Fish Tagine

It doesn’t have to be Spring to eat Spring Rolls!

I was recently inspired by my visit to a Vietnamese restaurant to try my hand at spring rolls. They are so fresh and healthy tasting and can be filled with a variety of items that you may have on hand. Enhanced with yummy dipping sauces, they are absolutely scrumptious. So join me in the theory that it doesn’t have to be spring to eat Spring Rolls! For my fillings, I used a … Read more It doesn’t have to be Spring to eat Spring Rolls!

Spiralize Your Way to the Most Amazing Meals!

I am embarking on a new journey. It is a journey of Spiralizing and on this journey my goal is to become a “Spiralizing Scholar!” OK, so that’s just the title that I invented for myself after discovering that I could spiralize my way to the most amazing meals. I recently discovered this nifty little kitchen tool and I think I’ve fallen in love – again! One of the reasons it … Read more Spiralize Your Way to the Most Amazing Meals!

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!

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

Thank you Giada for the Best Green Bean recipe!

For a yummy way to serve green beans, I have to thank Giada De Laurentiis for the best green bean recipe! It is for Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil served with Parmesan Crisps. Quick and easy to prepare and makes a fantastic side dish. I made a few changes to utilize some of the fresh vegetables that I had on hand from my CSA box … Read more Thank you Giada for the Best Green Bean recipe!

Tired of Cabbage Salad? Make this unbelievable Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup!

I was inspired by my beautiful CSA Napa cabbage and the upcoming holiday of Rosh Hashana. I was yearning for the tastes and aromas of holiday traditions in my past and decided to work on a recipe for Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup. Who knew that this process would result in the most heavenly, divine soup that it did! So if you’re tired of cabbage salad, I urge you … Read more Tired of Cabbage Salad? Make this unbelievable Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup!

Feed your soul with Farm Fresh Vegetable Soup!

Start with almost any assortment of vegetables and roast them for a rich, flavorful stock. Then use additional veggies and your homemade stock to complete the meal and feed your soul with Farm Fresh Vegetable Soup! You can easily alter the herbs and vegetables accordingly to customize these recipes with items that you have on hand. The process of roasting the vegetables for the stock and sautéing … Read more Feed your soul with Farm Fresh Vegetable Soup!

Eat your veggies with Maple-glazed Bacon!

Want a way to showcase that beautiful, crisp, fresh romaine you received in your CSA box? There’s no better way to do it than in Maple-glazed Bacon, Tomato & Avocado Lettuce Wraps! This is a quick and simple recipe that shows beautifully and tastes healthy and wonderful. The bacon is cooked in the oven on a rack over a foil covered sided baking pan. I use … Read more Eat your veggies with Maple-glazed Bacon!

The Galette, a blank canvas for your Masterpiece!

There are so many options for what to put in a galette, it is really a blank canvas for your masterpiece. You can make it savory or sweet or a combination of both. For today’s recipe, all it takes is making a simple dough, filling it with a selection of cheeses and topping it with your favorite vegetables. Finished off with a drizzle of olive … Read more The Galette, a blank canvas for your Masterpiece!