Maple Carrot Scones
November 25, 2014Wake up on a holiday morning to these warm and flavorful scones.
Carrot Apple Muffins
November 25, 2014As you’re preparing for this week’s Thanksgiving dinner, other meals may fall by the wayside, but they shouldn’t—especially not breakfast. There are many options for serving up a simple yet nutritious breakfast on Thanksgiving morning to prepare you for the day of cooking and feasting ahead. Homemade muffins, for example, are fast, flexible and healthy. […]
Seafood Rice
November 19, 2014If I had used more tomato, achiote and cilantro, this would have been arroz marinero. If I had used bacon or tasso instead of olive oil, it would have been Creole rice. If I had added saffron and chicken or sausage, the dish would have veered closer to paella. As it was, I had some very good […]
3 Ways to Preserve Your Hot Peppers
November 13, 2014Hot pepper plants are notoriously heavy producers. Don’t let a single pepper go to waste by preserving them with one of these methods.
Terrine de Haricots Verts
November 12, 2014My green bean spread has been known as mock chopped liver for a generation. You can serve this hors d’oeuvre before a festive meal as an alternative to pâté for vegetarians or non-liver eaters, but I object to it’s nickname—it’s not mock anything! It’s a variable and novel way to enjoy fall green beans, especially […]
One-Skillet Dinner with White Cod and Fresh Vegetables
November 5, 2014White cod and yellow potatoes are a classic Mediterranean pairing. While a meal centered on this mild, flakey fish can seem gourmet, urban farmers with a busy schedules don’t need to spend a lot of time on it. I cooked up this delicious skillet dish, boasting a kaleidoscope of colors, all in one pan, and […]
Apple-Cinnamon Swirls
October 29, 2014One of my favorite fall flavors is apples, and these apple-packed pinwheels showcase the best of what the season has to offer in an easy yet impressive breakfast treat. The recipe is easily adaptable given the ingredients you have on hand: You can replace the chopped apples with one cup of applesauce or pumpkin […]
Smoky Broccoli Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
October 25, 2014Come in from autumn’s chill and warm up with this hearty soup making use of your favorite cool-season vegetables.
Classic Wisconsin Cheese Ball
October 22, 2014Serve up this cheese ball as an appetizer at your next gathering, or mix up a custom spread of your own.
Pumpkin Granola
October 22, 2014Granola is a cozy breakfast classic that can be eaten a number of ways: With warm milk or cold yogurt. Mixed dried apricots or fresh apple chunks. Chock full of roasted almonds and sunflower seeds or nut-less. Granola is so quick and easy to make that it’s fun to create a custom seasonal blend or […]
