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“It tastes like dessert . . . . but it’s a vegetable.”
That was Bob’s first comment as he tried this experiment that I had been dying to test. At first, I thought that was an excellent response! However, you can take that statement one of two ways.« Continue »
This whole dish came about because I had frozen mushroom broth left over from soaking morel mushrooms for a recipe contest. I came in third place, by the way. Not bad for my first attempt at something like that! « Continue »
While studying at IIN, I read many times about the importance of including sea vegetables in your diet. Sea vegetables contain 10 to 20 times the minerals of land plants, are full of a wide range of vitamins and our one of our planet’s most abundant, yet underutilized, foods.« Continue »
If you like salmon, you will love steelhead trout! It’s delicious AND good for you! I can’t believe I only had this for the first time about a year ago.« Continue »
The 5th Annual Morel Recipe Challenge is now underway!
Check out the recipe submissions. There are some fabulous looking dishes!« Continue »
Happy Friday! I have a special post today, based on my first attempt at a recipe contest: The 5th Annual Morel Recipe Contest!« Continue »
The weather in the Chicagoland area has included rain, rain and more rain. So, as much as I’d like to be outdoors grilling, I currently prefer to stay warm and dry. Stovetop meals have been the way to go this week.« Continue »
This was such a satisfying and delicious dinner! Combining just a few simple ingredients resulted in an amazing dish.« Continue »
The last time I made a “spaghetti squash bake”, I used goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It was a huge hit! I couldn’t believe how much my husband liked it. He has actually requested that I keep making these “bakes”.« Continue »
I always love the idea of lettuce wraps. Why do they fall off my radar so often? And then when I decide I’d like to make some, I can never remember to buy the type of lettuce that will work best for wraps!« Continue »
My favorite salad dressings are always homemade. Once I finally experimented with making my own, I have preferred to do so.« Continue »
There is something about being in the kitchen and creating a delicious meal that is quite relaxing for me. And when you have the opportunity to dive into the food with your hands, it’s downright stress relieving!« Continue »
We were hoping Mother Nature would hear us talking about “burgers”, and give us the opportunity to grill. I don’t know where the miscommunication took place, but she sent snow flurries instead. Seriously?« Continue »
Spring Break is officially here! I’m excited to relax, spend some time catching up on chores at home, and cross a few minor things off my to-do list. « Continue »
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making cabbage rolls for quite some time now. The task always seemed a bit daunting between cooking cabbage leaves, roasting vegetables, assembling the stuffing, and baking.« Continue »
It has been a crazy week so far. Spring break begins on Friday, and there is much to do beforehand. But then, I have a full week of staycation! I cannot wait. « Continue »
Simple. Delicious. Healthy. Hearty. Kale is definitely a superfood!« Continue »
I saw “Roasted Beets with Wasabi Dipping Sauce” on a restaurant’s menu recently, and thought the combination was quite unique. Since I enjoy roasted beets and love all things spicy, I figured I could try creating this at home.
While I do enjoy spaghetti squash, I’ve never been 100% sold on using it as a replacement for pasta. Now, zucchini noodles? That’s another story!« Continue »
What a great long weekend. Having the extra day off really made a difference in slowing down and catching up. I was able to enjoy some much needed down-time, cook some delicious meals, and listen to a few lectures/classes through IIN. « Continue »
