For the last year I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect pickle – the sour kind with a serious kick. My search led me to some great pickles including Bubbies and McClure’s, but as good as they were, I still kept searching. When I came across this recipe it was like a light-bulb going off [...]
Tags: Canning·Dill·Pickles·Preserving·Spicy·Vegetables
Roasted garlic is amazing – sweet, caramelized, spreadable – endless culinary possibilities! Not only does it add great flavor to your favorite dips or vinaigrette, but you can eat the warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head. I like to spread the garlic on a piece of crusty baguette. Depending on how I [...]
Tags: Appetizers·Garlic·Roasting·Vegetables
I’ve been traveling so much lately I haven’t been too focused on eating healthy – let’s face it, when your on vacation you want to splurge! That being said, I figured it was time to cook something on the healthier side and knew that this Red Rice Stir Fry would fit the bill. I’ve never [...]
Tags: Rice·Steak·Stir Fry·Vegetables
This satisfying soup is all about texture – a smooth, satiny feel on the palate. Now I’ll be honest, there are a lot of steps to this dish, so I would recommend making this when you have some extra time – but trust me, it’s well worth it. I find it’s a nice change of [...]
Tags: Chicken·COOK·Soup·Vegetables
Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables is the perfect one-pot meal and a great winter dish. It’s amazing how each ingredient enhances the others. If you don’t like the vegetables in this version, feel free to replace them with your favorite veggies – this dish is very forgiving. All of these great flavors and only one [...]
Tags: Chicken·COOK·Onion·Potatoes·Rutabagas·Turnips·Vegetables
Many of the appetizers that I’ve featured throughout January have been geared toward casual gatherings. I figured it was time to share something a bit more sophisticated – of course, this doesn’t mean labor intensive! These bites make an irresistible nibble with aperitifs or on their own as a more formal appetizer. I like that [...]
At this time of the year I’m always looking for fresh, light meals that keep me warm. This dish is a nice twist to a traditional butternut squash soup because it doesn’t require any heavy cream and the onions add a nice texture. It’s also easy to make and tastes great the next day! Adding [...]
Tags: Butternut Squash·COOK·Soup·Vegetables
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is enjoying the leftovers – in a variety of forms, for several days. In fact, I usually make extra food in order to ensure this. This dish is great because you can throw a variety of vegetables into it and still have a delicious pot pie – use [...]
Tags: COOK·Pot Pie·Turkey·Vegetables
I came across this recipe several years ago and continue to make it year after year. Not only is this puree delicious on its own, but it’s also a key ingredient in several different recipes I’m going to be posting over the next few days, including a sweet-potato souffle and sweet-potato biscuits. If you plan [...]
Tags: COOK·Sweet Potato·Vegetables
There are several variations of this dish in my family – this is my favorite. Actually, to be completely honest, I haven’t had a version that I didn’t like! Sometimes there may be a few extra or slightly different ingredients, but this soup is consistently delicious. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and tastes [...]
