Salads are healthy. Yet, I’m cold. Ergo, my new rule is warm salads only. Because winter blows. Barley has been my muse lately. The first time I made this salad, it was with leftover barley from my frozen burrito recipe. I like to make a whackload at once and eat it in everything. It’s super…
Seasonal Cooking
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos
I know, I know. I was skeptical too. Spaghetti squash and tacos don’t seem like a natural fit, but I swear to you… They like peas and carrots. I can’t take credit for this genius combo, though. It all goes Deb Perlman of Smitten Kitchen fame. Deb’s recipe testing skills are on point because I’m…
Parsnip and Apple Soup
I trust you’ve enjoyed your Thanksgiving gluttony as much I as I have? Number one holiday in my books. I love the crisp fall weather, the variety of fresh local produce still available, the fact that there are no presents (gift holidays – I’m looking at you birthdays and Christmas – stress me out), and…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Apple Muffins
Remember the game where you twist the stem of an apple, and each twist corresponds with a letter of the alphabet, and whichever letter the stem twists off at is the first letter of your true love’s name? Good game. Though, not quite fair to anyone who’s name begins with anything after about G. Today…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Corn Fritters
Yup. That would be two corn recipes from yours truly. In a row. Pretty sure avoiding repeats is food blogging 101. The hell with it though, because seasonal corn deserves the spotlight. Just look at that charisma. These beauties are a cinch to throw together in under 20 minutes. I used fresh corn right off the cob,…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter
Not to brag or anything, but in 1992 I was 2nd runner up in my hometown’s annual corn eating contest. I took home the honour by eating nearly 2 cobs of corn, hands free, in under 2 minutes. I was a kind of a big deal after that. (among my mom and two best friends only) Corn…
How to: Quickie Meal – Grilled Lime Ginger Mahi Mahi
Remember the grilled pineapple salsa I posted a few weeks back? This fish is DYN-O-MITE with it. Mahi Mahi has firm, dense flesh that stands up well to grilling. It’s also a sustainable choice if it is wild caught in the US atlantic (which mine is!). Wanna know if your seafood choices are sustainable? Check…