I was determined that this was going to be the year that I used up the ENTIRE cabbage. And so, I went in search of leftover cabbage recipes. Fortunately, my search took place the day after St. Patrick’s Day when I understand a lot of folks like to boil the heck out of cruciferous vegetables…
18 Mar 2023: Sheet Pan Gochujang Shrimp & Green Beans
This ticked all of the boxes: quick, spicy, used what I had in the freezer (shrimp), and was delicious. Ali Slagle, who is one of the awesome Food Editors from the New York Times, developed this recipe and, as she suggests, it is flexible. Replace the shrimp with tofu to make it vegetarian, or substitute…
08 Mar 2023: Low-Fat Lemon Yogurt Muffins
Maybe it is because my Dad worked in a business related to livestock and agriculture, but I think I’ve always been aware of what a great resource County- and State-sponsored cooperative extension services can be. This recipe comes from the University of Maine’s Food and Health, and is a real treasure trove of nutritious food…
07 Mar 2023: SkinnyTaste’s Pasta with Cauliflower
I misread a shopping list item this week ending up with 2 heads of cauliflower instead of one 2-pound head of cauliflower. Oops. With a head of cauliflower needing fairly immediate use, I went searching for a recipe for dinner yesterday that would use items already on hand in our pantry. This recipe from SkinnyTaste…
14 Feb 2023: Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Who doesn’t love an oatmeal cookie? There’s something satisfyingly warm and fuzzy about them, and, they seem to be a favorite in this house. This rendition comes from Melissa Clark and can be found in the New York Times cooking section. Butter, eggs, sugar and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, once baked, they won’t…
12 Feb 2023: 100 Calorie Blueberry Muffins
Our usual breakfast is normally very utilitarian – a bowl or oatmeal, yogurt with fruit. Definitely not much in the way of baked goods. But this morning felt a little more celebratory, so I decided we could do with some muffins. Erika, the creative behind Simply Low Cal, a great resource for those among us…
01 Feb 2023: Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole
There are moments when I wish I had the foresight to set up my gear so that I could photograph the hot food right out of the oven. The image from this recipe would have been high on my list of could-a, should-a photography. Delicious as a left-over, when the original casserole, which was created…
23 Jan. 2023: Tuna Gochujang Noodles
Keeping with one of my New Year’s resolutions, I have been exploring cooking from the items we keep on hand in our pantry. This shift in meal preparation was precipitated by Christopher Kimball’s Cook What You Have, and while it is an adjustment, I’ve found it particularly satisfying to raid our fridge and pantry. We…
07 Jan 2023: Red Curry Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Happy 2023! One of the cooking books I received this year was Christopher Kimball’s Cook What You Have from Milk Street Kitchens. It has really been a game-changer for me in terms of meal planning and food shopping in that, using a roster of about 25 regular ingredients, I’m starting to raid the ‘fridge and…
19 Dec 2022: Tikka
Zainab Shah, is among other accomplishments, a food contributor to the New York Times. This easy, weeknight recipe is among the many she has contributed to the Times and other publications as well. The combination of warming spices and the easy prep make this one a definite keeper! Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka with Spinach Zainab Shah…
Four Nights A Week 