Herbed Chicken
I’ve been cleaning up and re-organizing various areas of the house lately, including my kitchen pantry and more recently my freezer. As a result, I pulled out some split chicken breasts to use up this...
View ArticleHomemade Chicken Stock
I like using homemade chicken stock whenever possible, and I’ve been using this recipe from Barefoot Contessa for years. If you’ve never made your own chicken stock before, you might be surprised not...
View ArticleLeg of Lamb with Mustard-Herb Glaze
I traditionally make a leg of lamb for Easter. Adapted from a Williams-Sonoma recipe, this one uses a mustard glaze, not a marinade, so there’s no marinating time needed. This main dish comes together...
View ArticleGuacamole Deviled Eggs
It’s Easter weekend, and on the menu is “green eggs and lamb!” For the green eggs, I made these Guacamole Deviled Eggs. I love deviled eggs, and I love guacamole, so this recipe offers a perfect...
View ArticleFennel and Fava Bean Risotto
When I discovered fennel and fava beans in my recent CSA share, I happily saw a beautiful spring green risotto in my future. While uncooked fennel has a mild licorice flavor and crunchy texture, (great...
View ArticlePesto Kohlrabi and Turnip Gratin
I admit that kohlrabi (also known as a German turnip) is a strange looking vegetable indeed! If you come across any and have no idea what to do with it, this gratin recipe is worth a try. I could have...
View ArticleSalad with Roasted Beets, Candied Walnuts, and Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
I may have mentioned before that neither my husband nor I are especially fond of beets. So I when I get beets in my weekly CSA bag, I typically use them as an ingredient in a recipe, particularly in...
View ArticleMojito Ice Cream
Happy National Ice Cream Day! I’m still trying to use up my excess of mint, so I’ve made this mojito ice cream. I can’t think of a better way to cope with the heat wave than a serving of this...
View ArticleLighter Corn and Potato Chowder
I love soup and have it pretty frequently. I’ve been waiting to get corn in my CSA bag so that I could make this corn and potato chowder. This recipe uses whole milk instead of heavy cream or...
View ArticleRoasted Sweet Potato Risotto
Risotto is an old favorite of mine, and it’s a flexible dish that’s so easy to dress up with any flavors you like. In this risotto, I used a roasted sweet potato that is mashed into a puree for a...
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