My first thought was how delicious a stew using pork and apple cider would be. I mean I have lamb and beef recipes so why not add pork to the list. Apples are an ingredient which makes this the perfect Fall recipe. Be sure to serve it over egg noodles or at the very least … Continue reading
I had red cabbage to use up and decided to try a new recipe by Chuck “Rocky” Rachwitz, former Chef at the Gandy Dancer Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It sure looks pretty in my grandmother’s bowl… Some recipes add apples and/or bacon. See my recipes Weight Watcher’s Red Cabbage Two Ways and Green Beans … Continue reading
There are so many ways to fix zucchini and I recently made two different zucchini chips. They are a perfect healthy snack instead of your traditional potato chips. Make your favorite dip depending on the spices you use on your chips. Slowly baked in a low oven… Used my dehydrator to dry these crispy chips… … Continue reading
The cauliflower shawarma was originally served as a side dish but chef Gaby added it to a “bowl”, or salad, with lots of great ingredients. Think Halloumi cheese fries, hummus, lemon tahini dressing, mixed greens, toasted bread chips… Lemon tahini dressing… Chickpeas minus the skins… Left to right: Naan, mini pita and tortilla
I’ve roasted many vegetables, so why not radishes? They are available year round and are not expensive, either as a snack or a side dish. I’ve provided three different recipes; one with a yogurt dip (I favor this one), another with balsamic vinegar and a third with a citrus vinaigrette to drizzle. All of them … Continue reading
Broccoli is a vegetable I don’t seem to cook very much as I do like it. In China super-charged wok burners deliver searing heat that encircles the bottom and sides of the wok. The results are rendering raw vegetables tender on the inside and nicely browned on the outside. Food emerges in a whoosh of … Continue reading
I found another great way to use the corn I froze last summer. This one comes from Giada de Laurentiis’ cookbook Giada’s Italy – My Recipes for La Dolce Vita. Giada states ” Visitors to my restaurant in Las Vegas, order this more than any other side dish. It’s a decadent side and perfect partner … Continue reading
Stir-fries are one of my favorite ways to cook. Choices in vegetables and or meat or fish are unlimited based on your likes and dislikes. Thai rice noodles are especially tender and delicious with any stir-fry and very easy to cook – just pour hot water over them and let sit for 25 minutes. They … Continue reading
I will often buy corn on the cob in season and remove it from the cob; blanch, freeze and save for dinners during the cooler months. I meant to make this over the past holiday season but it didn’t work out. I’m sorry as this recipe is really delicious. A perfect way to use that … Continue reading
I am always looking for new recipes to cook veggies such as the three in this post. It all began when a sister sent me a link for roasted cauliflower; then I found a broccoli recipe on the same site. Ina Garten always has good recipes so I used her roasted potato recipe. All three … Continue reading