Another baked salad I found on TikTok. But I don’t think it needs a dressing: it’s already got plenty of oil from the cooking, as well as flavor from the herbs, shallots and garlic. 20 Brussels sprouts, shaved 1 large shallot, shaved some chopped herbs (thyme, sage, etc) garlic powder 1/2c cooked quinoa 1 garlic … Read more
In August there’s always an abundant supply of 2 things: corn on the cob and zucchini. What to do with all of it? Make these fritters! Another good recipe for using up zucchini: Zucchini Bake; and here’s another one: Korean Vegetable Pancakes; and the most heart-healthy one of all: Corn Tomato Zucchini Salad. 2 medium … Read more
When it’s August and your CSA from the farmers market keeps sending you 6 zucchini every week, here’s a great thing to do with a bunch of them! Another recipe that can use up a lot of zucchini is Korean Vegetable Pancakes. Another one: Corn Tomato Zucchini Salad. And one more: Zucchini-Corn Fritters. 2 zucchini … Read more
I saw these on a TikTok but without any quantities. A little Google search later, I’ve got an awesome recipe. This amount makes 3 pancakes the size of my large stainless steel saute pan – which is enough for 4-6 servings, depending on what else you’re eating it with. Dry Ingredients: 1-1/2c flour 2t baking … Read more
This is a really simple but super yummy side dish. It’s also healthy and filling! 1 clove garlic, minced 1t Italian seasoning mix1/2c farro1c water (use half chicken broth)1 bunch kale, trimmed and sliced into ribbons Saute the garlic and seasoning mix for 30 seconds in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the farro and … Read more
This is so unbelievably crazy good. It was only so-so until I added the parmesan, and then something just happened. Suddenly all the flavors were perfectly balanced (whereas before the rosemary had been a bit overpowering). 1-1/2 c sliced mushrooms (I like baby bellas) 1/2T butter 2T chopped green onions (I used shallot and only … Read more
Asparagus is super-yummy just tossed in a little oil and salt and roasted at high heat in the oven. But if you’re looking for a little variety, here are a few ways to dress it up: With Brown Butter and Lemon This one isn’t too terribly interesting. It’s basically just adding some lemon juice and … Read more
This is a simple, tasty recipe for raw broccoli salad – and an interesting preparation for stalks. Shaving the stalks is a tish on the time consuming side; I’m sure it would be just as delicious with all the broccoli just in florets & chunks. It was just as good Day Two as it was … Read more
This is such a yummy twist on coleslaw, without all that goopy mayonnaise. The pine nuts give it a terrific little something. But if you don’t have any on hand, walnuts would make an acceptable sub. I got it from The Spruce Eats and modified it. Makes 9, 1/2-cup servings; 123 calories per serving 1/3c … Read more
Carrot & Chickpea Curry The idea of this recipe compelled me but it was really … carrot-y. LOL Not that that was a bad thing; I just found I didn’t want a very large serving of it on my plate. And I certainly wouldn’t have wanted to make a whole meal of it. Makes 2 … Read more