August 9, 2013
It is mid-August as I write this, which is about the time that gardens and farms start exploding with tomatoes. My mom sent Chris and me back home with a small box of them from her garden. I’m definitely not a canner, so I came up with this recipe for pasta with fresh tomatoes and kale as a way to use them up quickly and all at once.
November 8, 2012
Eggs are an inexpensive and nutritious source of protein. Buying eggs from pastured hens gives you vibrant eggs yolks, especially in spring when their diet includes new green grass.
July 23, 2013
This is an easy way to prepare potatoes. Baby potatoes cook quickly and there is no peeling involved. Simply cut in half, add oil, seasoning and roast for 30min. A garnish of fresh herbs looks beautiful and adds additional flavor and nutrients.
March 21, 2012
I buy hummus frequently, but I’m also very picky about ingredients – I try to avoid canola and soybean oil as well as any kind of additive or preservative, so I usually buy the least offending brand. Today, I tried making it from scratch – and it was so easy! I didn’t have any tahini on hand, so I just made it without. Is that technically still hummus? Maybe it’s only a bean dip. At any rate, it was super easy and delicious. Next time, maybe I’ll get a little more fancy, but for a quick homemade hummus this was perfect.
July 1, 2013
I’ve been experimenting with different granola recipes lately. I made the switch from store bought to homemade granola a few years ago and haven’t looked back. Store bought is often too sweet, and made with cheap vegetable oils.
April 17, 2012
Chris was telling me the other day how much he used to like McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets dipped in honey when he was a kid. The pink slime that turns itself into chicken makes us lose our appetites these days so our McDonald’s eating days are finished. But, the idea of that meal got stuck in my head, so here is my “real food” version of homemade chicken fingers.
June 25, 2013
I am unapologetic about my love for mayonnaise. This recipe for homemade olive oil mayonnaise is the best. Chris and I make a spicy sriracha/mayo dipping sauce for our sweet potato fries, I add it to sandwiches, burgers, canned tuna and salmon, and even as a base for some salad dressings. Store-bought mayonnaise, however, is not great.
June 13, 2013
Admittedly, this recipe for Cherry Chocolate Maple Granola is indulgent. But it’s homemade, delicious, and makes me so happy in the morning eaten with plain whole yogurt and lots of berries, so I think it’s worth it.
May 16, 2012
I’ve never been a big zucchini fan. When restaurants add it to pasta dishes, like pasta primavera, I usually find it bland and watery. However, last fall I had it prepared at a restaurant in a way that was so delicious, my mind was changed forever.
March 27, 2012
Sometimes nothing hits the spot like a burger. When I get a burger craving, I usually make it myself so that I can use fresh ingredients (no pink slime or other fillers in this ground beef) and serve it just the way I like it with cheddar cheese, spicy mayo and sliced avocado.
