So I've been trying to do some extra clean living lately. Â I think the overindulgence of the holidays pushed me over the edge. Â On top of eliminating gluten/wheat, I've stopped drinking wine, and have been trying to go without alcohol at all. Â Crazy talk, you say? Â Probably so. Â But something has been crying uncle (crazy … Continue reading Crispy Split Pea Burgers
Lima Beans with Garlic, Lemon Zest, and Herbs
I hated lima beans as a kid. Â They would come out of my grandparents' garden in buckets and the difficult task of shelling them was a shared responsibility. Â However, given the skewed memories of children (and knowing what I now know about how much mothers get done), I probably had to shell about four of … Continue reading Lima Beans with Garlic, Lemon Zest, and Herbs
Slow Roasted Plum Tomato Sauce
As much as I love to cook, there are some kitchen tasks that I find absolutely awful. Emptying the dishwasher is one. It is one of those tasks that I simply hate. It probably has something to do with the fact that all of my cabinets and drawers are overflowing with various cooking tools, serving … Continue reading Slow Roasted Plum Tomato Sauce
Grilled Mexican Corn
In our house, we love the movie Nacho Libre. Â Of course it is silly, but it is also heartwarming and touching in many ways (with a great soundtrack too). Â Thankfully, most of it is safe for children because it is one of their favorites -- but I am a little liberal when it comes to … Continue reading Grilled Mexican Corn
Pasta with Fresh Peas, Basil, and Mint
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that summer cooking is almost every bit as good as summer lovin'. Actually, I think it might be what replaces the thrill of summer lovin' when you get old and boring. Â Because seriously, heirloom tomatoes covered with olive oil and basil? Or fresh sweet … Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Peas, Basil, and Mint
Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Does anyone remember that show "Ready, Set, Cook?" Â Basically it was a game show where you got a box of random ingredients and had to make dinner out of it. Â Some of the cooking reality shows use a similar premise now, but I liked this show because the professionals had to work with regular people … Continue reading Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Roasted Beets with Dill
So, I have decided that this will be the post where you get to know the real me. And it's a beet recipe. Are you scared yet? I am a raging hypochondriac. I like to blame it on my crazy mind extreme intelligence. I am like a real live database of stored symptoms and scary … Continue reading Roasted Beets with Dill
Spring Pasta Salad with Aparagus, Spinach, and Mint
One of the best things about belonging to your local Community Supported Agriculture farm (CSA) is how quickly the season gears up -- and how big your box of veggies gets.  Our first few distributions of the summer season are teasers. Just yesterday, we got eight sprigs of basil -- yet the smell was … Continue reading Spring Pasta Salad with Aparagus, Spinach, and Mint
Fried Tofu: Chicken Style and Buffalo. Yes, Buffalo.
Like many people right now, we are cutting back on our meat consumption.  And when we do eat it, we now spend our "meat dollars" (wow, that sounds gross) on responsibly raised and locally produced animals. Clearly, ethical issues and environmental impacts have led us down this path. I absolutely cannot justify having cheap, feedlot … Continue reading Fried Tofu: Chicken Style and Buffalo. Yes, Buffalo.
Manicotti with Whole Wheat Crepes
I loved to cook as a kid. Â I remember one particular cookbook that my mom had that featured recipes made with brand name products. Â It was at least two inches thick -- and I was pretty convinced that each recipe was magic. Â Even if the main ingredient was Stove Top Stuffing. Â I guess the corporate … Continue reading Manicotti with Whole Wheat Crepes