Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Today I want to share an easy recipe that will transforms plain old cooked spinach into something special! It’s Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts. We saw it served on a Spanish cooking show (they called it espinacas con pasos y piñones in case you were wondering). We came in at the end of the recipe,…
Mexicorn And Beefless Ground Burritos
Here’s a recipe for Meatless Monday or anytime you’d like a flexitarian meal. It can be a challenge to come up with quick, meat free meals day after day. Fortunately, Mexicorn and beefless ground burritos are not only satisfying, they’re easy to prepare thanks to a fantastic product from Gardein.
Sweet and Sour Roasted Tomatoes Plus Pescan Cookbook Review
I’ve been enjoying these sweet and sour roasted tomatoes. They’re the perfect little addition to many foods. You have the natural sweetness of the tomato that has been enhanced by roasting but also by the addition of a little sugar. That’s the sweet part. The sour part comes from a drizzle of vinegar. I used…
Flexitarian Cookbooks You’ll Want On Your Shelf
Today I want to share my recommendations for flexitarian cookbooks. Most of these I own, others I’d like to own because I am familiar with the author’s work. At one time I was a cookbook hoarder. I belonged to a subscription club plus I was a sucker for the small cookbooks from the grocery store….
What We Ate and Drank In Iceland
Our trip home to Maryland came to a crashing halt when we landed in Iceland and discovered Wow Air had gone out of business. As you can imagine the scene in the airport was quite hectic and we were also in a bit of a panic. Flights to any US Atlantic Coast airport filled up…
My Go To Basic Scones Recipe
Before my interest turned to yeast breads, my adventures with flour and leavening focused on quick breads and biscuits. Scones are kind of a combination of the two. They can be sweet or savory. They’re often quite humble in appearance although in some cases they’re served in very elegant settings. Today, as part of my…
Spinach Cheddar Souffle
Spinach cheddar souffle looks so wonderfully fancy, doesn’t it? When you break through the golden brown exterior into the creamy richness of the filling you know you’re eating something special. The idea of a souffle is intimidating, isn’t it? We’re told they’re finicky things, prone to collapsing if you look at them cross eyed. That’s…
The Best Blue Cheese Dressing
For the longest time I didn’t care for blue cheese. At all. It smelled funny and it was chunky, and funky. My parents loved it, but you couldn’t talk any of us into trying it. Give us French dressing or nothing! hahaha Fast forward many years. I’ve come to embrace the funk of stinky cheeses…
Fried Cauliflower Wings with Awesome Sauce
Ever get a hankering for a particular food? The other day I really wanted some fried cauliflower wings. I wanted the whole experience; dipping the golden-brown nuggets into sweet and spicy sauce and then biting through the crisp batter into tender cauliflower. Delicious!
Chickpeas in Spicy Tomato Gravy
Chickpeas in Spicy Tomato Gravy or halabessa not only has wonderful flavor, but also a pretty presentation. It’s the last in a series of Egyptian dishes inspired by this month’s Food of the World party. Rick and I loved the change from the usual garbanzos and broth we’re accustomed to eating.
Feta Cheese in Chickpea Gravy
I’m a fan of chickpeas in tomato gravy. I’m also a fan of feta cheese in tomato sauce. So when I saw a recipe for feta cheese in chickpea gravy it made perfect sense. It’s one of those meals that’s suited for casual dining. Not only is it made from pantry ingredients, you can let…
