I have always associated oranges with winter. Specifically, my childhood Christmas stocking. Now, when all my sisters and I get together over the holidays the conversation about our stockings typically comes up. And yes, we talk about how half of our stockings were taken up by the ORANGE! Rippage. So […]
Sides
A list of side dishes.
Quinoa and Acorn Squash
Think quinoa (gluten-free superfood) for a healthy, high protein week night meal. Incorporate seasonal ingredients for texture, great flavor, and potent nutrition. I feel fortunate that I have a husband that’s game for a dinner of grains and vegetables. However, I’ll add a nice glass of red wine and a […]
Twice Baked Sweet Potato With Bacon Brittle
Bacon….do I really need to say more??? Switch up those same ‘ol, same ‘ol, holiday potatoes. This dish can be made hours before and the brittle the day before. Depending on the size of your party, make individual potatoes or serve casserole style. The bacon brittle adds a nice salty/sweet […]
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad With Burrata Cheese
Birth of the blog! Let’s start at the very beginning……. Randy and I were having a quiet Friday night in front of the fire last Fall and out comes The Shredded Sprouts Salad with a nice (glass) of wine. This started a conversation about journaling my recipes which then evolved…light […]
Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is not difficult to make…..if you have the time. Pour a glass of wine, set out a nice appetizer and bring your guests into the kitchen while you combine these simple ingredients to create an elegant (yet casual) seasonal entree. Butternut Squash Risotto Serves 4 (as a main course) […]
Celery Root And Potato Puree
Celery root (Celeriac) is a root vegetable. This gnarly-looking root need not be judged by it’s cover anymore. What you’ll find beneath is a creamy, white flesh with a deliciously sweet, smokey flavor. This humble vegetable packs some serious health benefits: it’s high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6. […]
Cornbread With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
For years I have been in the hunt for the perfect cornbread. There’s cakey, dense, sweet, savory… you name it. The style really doesn’t matter when the bread ends up in the chili anyway! I’ve come to the conclusion that my preference is a typical cornbread with a twist. I […]
Autumn Apple Salad
IT’S APPLE SEASON. We had an apple orchard within 2 miles of our home when the kids were young, so we spent many autumn days apple picking, cider drinking and donut eating (never got that connection). We love apples! This time of year any apple recipe stops me in my tracks. […]
Roasted Fennel with Asiago and Thyme
When you roast fennel it takes on a whole new depth of flavor, much different than its raw form. The slight licorice flavor mellows and the roasted bulbs turn to a nutty sweetness. I think this side makes for a nice accompaniment to any grilled or roasted entree. I love […]
Zucchini Ribbons with Fresh Tomato Sauce
What’s for dinner? This recipe takes so few ingredients and so little time…..it’s a simple idea for a quick weeknight meal. I’m not the biggest fan of zucchini but Randy is. However, I do appreciate a creative technique. Slicing the zucchini into ribbons not only makes for a nice presentation […]
Plum Crazy Salad
This is an elegant summer salad with a blend of sweet and savory. The winning flavor combination for me is tarragon in the dressing and thin slices of fennel in the salad. The tarragon is a retro flavor that brings me back to the late 80’s when the culinary world […]
Grilled Peaches
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said …..I never get a good peach!! So last week I spent some time at the farmers market with a peach farmer from Michigan. I now know more than I’ve ever wanted to know about peaches!!! (Sadly, 80% of his stone fruit […]
Tomato Tart
It’s tomato season!!!! We wait for months for this bounty and now that the harvest is abundant let’s find our favorite tomato recipes! I have been making this tart for years and it never disappoints. (Adapted from Kathy Harrison’s Cooking Class) You can be as creative as there are shapes […]
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad
I know, I know…..it’s been done. I’m not trying to re-invent the wheel here, only to document a GREAT salad. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta and refreshing mint make this the perfect summer salad. Be creative!! I decided to show two ways to serve this seasonal dish. First, as […]
Wheat Berry Salad with Mango
Approximately twelve years ago, I was fortunate to be able to travel to Ecuador. On that trip I discovered quinoa, a grain that when I came home was nowhere to be found. I learned so much about quinoa and it’s importance in the South American diet. This ancient grain is one of […]