With Thanksgiving now once again a distant memory of over indulgence, and the Christmas turkey “so last year”, we thought that we dared to once again use cranberries in a recipe. They looked so good, like little delightful ruby pearls, when we were last at the vegetable store. The cold weather has finally arrived and […]
Pasta & Grains
Mac, Cheese & Bacon Bites
At our market, near the deli, you can find pre-packaged meats and cheeses. One day we noticed something called “cheese ends” which are sold for people to use in making cheese sauces. We decided to buy some and created this yummy bite size treat. We began with a package of elbow pasta, the “cheese ends” […]
Simple Summer Supper
This summer has been busy & difficult, so it is often easier to just keep it simple. We opted for pasta tossed with a mix of olive oil and lemon juice. We had some frozen peas on hand which we cooked in the microwave and then added some fresh mint and parsley from our garden. We […]
Falafel Salad with Warm Pita
As you can imagine, we spend a lot of time watching the Food Network and The Cooking Channel. This morning before work I caught an episode of Elli Krieger’s Healthy Appetite. I like Elli Krieger. I have not made a recipe of hers that did not turn out to be delicious. After a long winter […]
Polenta
Polenta makes a great change. This simple preparation is bursting with flavor. This method can be used to make the polenta ahead of time then just grill or sear when you are ready to eat. Ingredients: We need a firmer mix so I have adjusted the ingredients as follows: 100g of polenta 500ml chicken […]