Green Bean Almondine
“I’m making green beans and bacon to go with the steaks for this event,” Joan said as she twisted the can opener around an industrial-sized can of green beans. A crowd of twenty gathered awaiting The...
View ArticleCider Pickled Beets
Unpacking my weekly farm share box is like opening a present from a distant aunt. There’s about a 50/50 chance the contents is not quite what I wanted. You know what I mean. A sweater The post Cider...
View ArticleWarm Potato Salad
There’s no doubt potatoes are near the top of my Thanksgiving shopping list. Turkey is first, of course. Then somewhere between canned pumpkin and fried onions sits potatoes. Unlike the usual...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Collard Greens
I once asked an elderly gentleman why he substituted smoked turkey wings for ham hocks in his collard greens. He said, “I’m too old to be having that much salt. The turkey’s healthier and still The...
View ArticleBaked Garlic Herb Potato Wedges
Eating a burger without fries is like going to the movies and not ordering a big bucket of popcorn. Enjoying one without the other just doesn’t feel right. I’m not a fan of deep-frying at The post...
View ArticleGreen Beans with Cremini Mushroom Sauce
Roasted (or sometimes deep-fried) turkey may be the star of Thanksgiving; it’s the sides that really get me excited. I grew up with the classic Campbell’s recipe. Two cans of green beans, one can of...
View ArticleRustic Slow Cooker Applesauce
My weekdays often begin at 5 am with a trip to the gym before heading into the office. It’s a routine that began in early February when I realized my exercise routine was much more The post Rustic Slow...
View ArticleOven Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Fueled by my desire to slim down and to look beyond cooking elaborate meals as a way to relieve stress, how I think about food has changed. My vegetable intake has increased dramatically. I’m eating...
View ArticleBaked Garlic Herb Potato Wedges
Eating a burger without fries is like going to the movies and not ordering a big bucket of popcorn. Enjoying one without the other just doesn’t feel right. I’m not a fan of deep-frying at The post...
View ArticleOven Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Fueled by my desire to slim down and to look beyond cooking elaborate meals as a way to relieve stress, how I think about food has changed. My vegetable intake has increased dramatically. I’m eating...
View ArticleRustic Slow Cooker Applesauce
My weekdays often begin at 5 am with a trip to the gym before heading into the office. It’s a routine that began in early February when I realized my exercise routine was much more The post Rustic Slow...
View ArticlePear Salad with Chopped Candied Dates and Crumbled Blue Cheese
I am beginning to crave leafy greens in the form of salads, the simpler the better. I paired the pan of cheese and pasta goodness with an easy pear salad. Crisp, sweet and crunchy all The post Pear...
View ArticleGreen Beans with Cremini Mushroom Sauce
Roasted (or sometimes deep-fried) turkey may be the star of Thanksgiving; it’s the sides that really get me excited. I grew up with the classic Campbell’s recipe. Two cans of green beans, one can of...
View ArticleBaked Garlic Herb Potato Wedges
Eating a burger without fries is like going to the movies and not ordering a big bucket of popcorn. Enjoying one without the other just doesn’t feel right. I’m not a fan of deep-frying at The post...
View ArticleOven Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Fueled by my desire to slim down and to look beyond cooking elaborate meals as a way to relieve stress, how I think about food has changed. My vegetable intake has increased dramatically. I’m eating...
View ArticleRustic Slow Cooker Applesauce
My weekdays often begin at 5 am with a trip to the gym before heading into the office. It’s a routine that began in early February when I realized my exercise routine was much more The post Rustic Slow...
View ArticlePear Salad with Chopped Candied Dates and Crumbled Blue Cheese
I am beginning to crave leafy greens in the form of salads, the simpler the better. I paired the pan of cheese and pasta goodness with an easy pear salad. Crisp, sweet and crunchy all The post Pear...
View ArticleGreen Beans with Cremini Mushroom Sauce
Roasted (or sometimes deep-fried) turkey may be the star of Thanksgiving; it’s the sides that really get me excited. I grew up with the classic Campbell’s recipe. Two cans of green beans, one can of...
View ArticleBaked Garlic Herb Potato Wedges
Eating a burger without fries is like going to the movies and not ordering a big bucket of popcorn. Enjoying one without the other just doesn’t feel right. I’m not a fan of deep-frying at The post...
View ArticleOven Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Fueled by my desire to slim down and to look beyond cooking elaborate meals as a way to relieve stress, how I think about food has changed. My vegetable intake has increased dramatically. I’m eating...
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