Most food bloggers I follow and admire are great at writing “cutsie” blog posts about their daily lives which somehow tie into the recipe. Sorry, I have no interesting stories to share-just a great recipe for brussel sprouts. So let’s get to it. Brussels sprouts, shallots, mustard seeds and pancetta (aka “fancy bacon”) make the…
Roasted Vegetables with Walnut Pesto and Fall Garden Update
Even with temperatures reaching to the 80’s regularly this month we are full swing into the fall season. My summer landscaping plants are starting to wilt, leaves are piling up on the deck and my fall vegetable garden is full of life. Kale seedlings I planted (a little too early) over a month ago…
Broccoli Rabe with Toasted Pine Nuts
Ever walked by the produce aisle in the grocery store and noticed this broccoli look alike and wondered what it is? If you’ve haven’t cooked with broccoli rabe (pronounced “rob” and also known as rapini) you probably moved past it and went with the traditional broccoli. Broccoli Rabe is a cruciferous vegetable similar to turnips…
How to Make Pickled Okra & 5 Amazing Okra Recipes
Growing up in the south okra is a staple in most southern homes. Fried, sauteed, stewed, steamed and even grilled; Okra is prepared in numerous ways and is high in fiber, vitamin c, folate and antioxidants. This recipe for pickled okra is fast, simple and ready to eat within a few hours. Add pickled okra…
Coconut Papaya Basmati Rice
[pinit count=”horizontal”] It’s not very often I can say I come up with a truly original recipe however I think I have a winner. I’ve searched the interwebs and can find a few variations but nothing that uses the same ingredients. I’m sure now I’ve said that, someone will prove me wrong! This recipe for coconut…
Easiest Way To Cook Rice
Let me rephrase. The easiest way to cook rice is to use a rice or pressure cooker! However, if you don’t have either of these on hand or you need to cook a very large batch of rice then I have the solution for you. Bake your rice in the oven [pinit count=”horizontal”] Yep it’s…
Roasted Fennel and Sweet Potatoes
[pinit count=”horizontal”] I have two favorite cooking methods. Braising and Roasting. When braising you are typically cooking a large, tough cut of meat for an extended period of time partially covered in a flavorful liquid. Think of a pot roast as the most basic example of braising. Roasting involves using dry heat typically in…
Curried Cabbage
[pinit count=”horizontal”] Cabbage is probably not on most peoples top 10 list of vegetables but our guests thoroughly enjoyed this curried cabbage recipe which I served as a bed for brined and braised chicken thighs. The agave nectar helps to take away some of the bitterness and the curry adds a zest to the dish….
Kale Chips
[pinit count=”horizontal”] You’ve probably heard people buzzing about Kale and its nutritional benefits recently and you might be wondering what the easiest way is to give this super food a try. This recipe for Kale chips takes 15 minutes to prep and cook and is super delicious! There are a number of seasoning variations to…
Pale Ale Collard Greens
[pinit count=”horizontal”] I love collard greens anytime of the year but if you’re born and raised in the south you’re required to eat them on New Years Day along with Hoppin’ John. The greens represent dollar bills and the peas symbolize coins. Both are meant to bring you good fortune in the new year. …