Why Cranberries?
emonies, and as a medicinal aide, native peoples valued and embraced the benefits of the remarkable cranberry eons before commercial harvesting came into existence. The antioxidants in cranberries can protect your skin. That, in addition to their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, makes cranberries a win-win addition to your diet. With this in mind, it makes good sense to utilize more cranberries in your cooking this fall. Spicy Cranberry Dip With ten minutes to spare before...
Read MoreChristmas Peppermint Recipes
Peppermint isn’t just for candy canes, although they do turn hot chocolate into a delectable treat when used as stirrers. But this winter, try using it to add a refreshing kick to a few dishes like these recipes. Chilled Cherry-Mint Soup Serves 2-3 This dish is a soup best served cold—almost a creamy, savory smoothie in a bowl. Garnish with a few mint leaves for an elegant look, and serve with toasted bread. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen cherries; thawed 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup...
Read MoreHeirloom Tomato Gazpacho and Pancetta Crostini
For gazpacho: 4 Large heirloom tomatoes, all varieties and colors, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch cubes ½ medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 English or hothouse cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes1 ½ red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 ½ yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes ¼ cup Fresh basil, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar...
Read MoreVegan Thai Coconut Soup and Lentil Sloppy Joes
These were both adapted form Skinny Bitch cookbook, which has become one of my all-time favorites. I would say my favorite, since i haven’t come across a book that has deserved THAT title, but definately in the top 10…..and I have gone through a ton of cookbooks. The Chef LOVED the soup. The sloppy joes….not so much. They served their purpose though, and were actually pretty decent. And with the vegan month coming to an end, I can honestly say...
Read MoreEggplant Chickpea Curry with a side of neglect
I have been neglectful. I am sorry. It is balls cold here and the stupid county keeps closing the schools….which means no preschool. So, not only did I pay a full month of December for 2 weeks of school, I am now paying (2) full months for both kids and so far NO stinking school. And, while I love my little people more than life itself, they are driving me INSANE!!! So, I take it out on my blog and refuse to do anything productive. At least the youngest...
Read MoreCoconut Curry Shrimp and a broken coffee machine
I’m writing this as I sneer at my new coffee machine. I am not a happy camper. I woke up this morning to NO COFFEE. And by the way, french presses SUCK, unless they are used casually throughout the day. Too much work to begin my morning. So the Chef and I decided that we would get a new coffee machine without the espresso/cappuccino maker. Granted, I never used it, but I still want the option. Its all about the option. I tried to make my...
Read MoreProject Food Blog 2: Posole Rojo with Sugar and Spiced Pork Tenderloin
The Mother of All Posole. Project food blog challenge 2 calls for creating an authentic, culture-specific dish that is out of my comfort zone. Ha, they are all out of my comfort zone. The entire process of cooking is out of my comfort zone. As I sat thinking of what to do, I glanced up and saw an article, the first one written about the Chef and his cooking. It has been framed and hanging above my head in the office for almost 5 years now. And I haven’t read the entire...
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