My kitchen is always calling me. With a few shared recipes, I hope yours will call you, too!
Serves 6-8 Festive holidays will be here soon! I hope yours (AND mine!) will include warm hugs, hearty laughter…and great food, of course. Just think of a meal starting with this creamy butternut squash soup. Not only will it whet your appetite for the meal to come, but if you make a larger batch, it... Continue Reading →
Makes 48 2-bite pieces Tip: If you like a clean edge when cutting these bars or any cake or dessert, run your knife blade under warm water after each cut and wipe it with a paper towel to remove any water droplets. Ingredients 1-2 tsp butter for pan preparation 6 oz (3/4 cup) unsalted butter,... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Tip: Under stay-at-home conditions, with infrequent grocery shopping and possible shortages of our favorite foods, we're so fortunate to have ingredients on hand and the ability to get creative. If you cook only what's familiar, step outside that box. Think of inventive ways to use what you have and when you do make... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Adapted from butcherbox.com Tip: We eat very little beef, but happened to have a couple of steaks in the freezer. It was a little cool to fire up the charcoal grill, so I searched for an indoor preparation. Pan-seared it was...with sweet potato hash. Whether you cook steaks, another meat option or choose... Continue Reading →
6-8 side servings Tip: Recipes can inspire...and I'm always looking for inspiration in the kitchen. Yesterday, I was looking for jam inspiration. 😉 In addition to a jam recipe, I found praise for the blogger plus comments about simple changes some made to the posted recipe. One writer, however, admonished those who posted recipe modifications,... Continue Reading →
1 serving Tip: I like hot cereal for breakfast, but it gets a little boring sometimes (my own fault, I'll admit). I'm going to work harder at making hot breakfast more interesting and nutritious. I think my body will thank me. 🙂 If you'd like to join me in one new creation, give this oat... Continue Reading →
3-4 servings Tip: I do eat meat, but continue to look for meatless options and find them very satisfying when they include hearty, textured vegetables and beans. Of course, you can add meat or other proteins to this recipe, but we found it to be quite tempting and flavorful. If you haven't already, give meatless... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Tip: Whole grains and dry beans can take more time to cook than many of us want to spend at mealtime. When I cook grains like farro, brown rice, bulgar, quinoa (though that cooks quite quickly) or any dry beans...chickpeas, black beans, cannellini, butter beans, for example, I almost always cook more than... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Tip: If you love fish like we love fish, you probably already do this. If you're just beginning to explore fish in your diet, find a source you trust and don't hesitate to ask questions to learn more about the varieties available - where did it come from? is it wild or farmed?... Continue Reading →
Appetizers Italian Stuffed Zucchini Cups 27-Nov-2018 Smooth & Creamy Garlic Hummus with S&P Pita Chips 17-Oct-2018 Frico Crisps 15-Sep-2018 Soups/Salads Butternut Squash Soup 20-Nov-2021 Panzanella for Two (non-traditional) 22-May-2020 Brussels Sprouts Salad w/Caesar Dressing 1-May-2020 French Green Bean & Fennel Salad w Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette 22-Jan-2019 Citrus Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachios 11-Jan-2019 Winter Slaw... Continue Reading →
My Kitchen Calls 