If you’re looking for a quick meal and you love shrimp and kimchi, a classic Korean fermented vegetable, then this recipe is for you. These are ingredients I always have on hand – shrimp in the freezer and kimchi in cans I purchase online. I’ve tried a few kimchi varieties and finally found one I … Continue reading
Way back in February my local grocery store had a big display of this heart shaped pasta and being a person who enjoys “fun” pasta shapes I had to buy a box. So, what to make that would be special for Valentine’s Day and was different from all the recipes I already had made. Obviously, … Continue reading
I eat some form of salmon every week, from fresh fillets to patties using the best quality canned salmon. This is a canned version using wild sockeye salmon, skinless, boneless and sustainably caught in Alaska. I order a case of these 6 oz. cans from Wild Planet so I always have salmon on hand when … Continue reading
UPDATE – Jan 8, 2024: The Michigan Wolverines are the National College Football Champs. After winning the Rose Bowl game against Alabama the team went on to beat the Washington Huskies, 34-13. GO BLUE!!! As a final post for 2023 I decided to make a special dip in honor of The University of Michigan being … Continue reading
This is my last recipe using up the gifts of apple cider and Cortland apples from family who came to visit. I have numerous recipes using these ingredients but as usual I like to try something new. This recipe comes from a new cookbook by Michael Symon, (2023) “Simply Simon Suppers.” This is the first … Continue reading
I was recently gifted with a bag of Cortland apples and two 1/2 gallons of cider. First, I froze one 1/2 gallon of cider – just make sure you leave enough breathing room for the cider to expand. I got thinking that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I could use some of the … Continue reading
Zucchini, or summer squash, lends itself to so many different flavor profiles. In this recipe it is dukkah and a lime tahini sauce. Talk about a five star recipe – this recipe hits all the notes! Dukkah is a special Egyptian blend of spices, seeds and nuts making this perfect for many things such as … Continue reading
It’s time for another Ina Garten recipe and she found this treasure in a book called Spa Food by Edward J. Safdie. I do love lentils and often use them in soups, stews and such. Whenever Ina worked at the Barefoot Contessa many years ago she would make huge pots of this. It’s got to be … Continue reading
This signature wedge salad from Don Angie Restaurant in New York City is not the traditional wedge salad many are familiar with. This classic recipe takes a creative spin by replacing blue cheese dressing with a creamy herb dressing (Gorgonzola is a garnish) and the bacon with pepperoni crumbs. It’s not a wedge but a … Continue reading
Heat wave here in southern Michigan (low 90’s – unusual for September) and it called for another ice cream recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a favorite combination when it comes to sweets. My absolute favorite candy bar is Reese Cups from as far back as I can remember and it still is to this … Continue reading