In Ohio, the fall is clearly here as evidenced by the slight yellowing/reddening of tree leaves, cooler temperatures, decreased humidity and dwindling supplies of fresh tomatoes. Our home harvest has slowed significantly and my tomatillo just gave up its last few fruits. I knew long ago I wanted to make some sort of green chili…
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Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
In the heat of the summer, one of the last things I want to do is eat a heavy meal–especially in the evenings. That usually leads to lots of meatless meals, which leave my meatasaurus husband typically unsatisfied. So, in an attempt to bridge the gap between our preferences and an attempt to use up…
Peach-Pecan-Pistachio Pull-Apart Bread with Elderflower Glaze
I had to schedule an 8am meeting with coworkers last week. I felt so bad about it that I told them I’d make something for breakfast. I was thinking something like scones or a huge fruit salad, then it dawned on me that I could make pull-apart bread. I wanted something fresh and spring-like, which…
Spring Cleaning Challenge: Mid Week Check-In
Okay, so Sunday I announced that I’d be embarking on a freezer spring cleaning. You can read the rules here. It’s now Wednesday. Here’s how things stand: As far as not eating out, I had two pre-scheduled business meetings–last night (Tuesday) for dinner and another today (Wednesday) for lunch so I’m giving myself an out…
Shaken, Not Stirred
I freely admit that I’m highly susceptible to the power of suggestion. I recently read a recipe in Bon Appetit for a shaken egg white cocktail. Fast forward a few days to when I was in the mood for a nightcap. I decided to give it a try. Here’s what I did:
Sliders–of the Beet Variety
Cold weather brings with it lots of comfy opportunities; like cozying up with a loved one under a blanket, lighting the fireplace, warming oneself from the inside w/ a glass of red wine or cocoa, and having friends over for warm apple cider & seasonal treats. Recently, we combined several of these things and hosted…
Salsa Two Ways
How would you describe the perfect summer day? What would you do? Where would you go? Who would be there? I was lucky enough to have a day like this a couple weekends ago–filled with love, family, sunshine, low humidity, good music, local foods and it ended with a visit to a food truck roundup….
Millions of Peaches
Yeah, you probably have that song in your head now. You’re welcome! My dear cousin, Natalie, let me know about a farm who sends a truck of peaches up from FL. I’m usually a pretty locally-focused guy, but she swore these were the best peaches I’d ever eat so I took her at her word….
Tomato Bourbon Jam
This jam has become a perennial favorite in our house. It’s an excellent way to use up either perfect tomatoes or those that might not be looking the best, but aren’t yet ready for the compost pile. I used this recipe with a few tweaks, of course. Last year I added pectin, this year I didn’t….
Lemon-Rosemary Sandwich Cookies with Mascarpone-Lemon Curd Creme
So it’s high time I share this recipe with the world… Well, I’ve shared it a couple times, just not yet on this blog so here goes. Do you have a party or potluck coming up? Perhaps a special someone’s birthday, graduation, etc.? Or do you just want an excuse to enjoy something decadent yet…
Blueberry Walnut Brownies
I don’t bake a lot. Baking is much more precise than cooking and therefore I feel like I’m a little too controlled. With that said, I’ve learned a some things to help make the process a bit less exact while keeping an eye toward better health. You can swap out puréed fruit for some (never…
Socca
This is a recipe I discovered a little over a year ago through Twitter–and it’s made an appearance multiple times in my kitchen since then. There aren’t many recipes that are so simple, contain so few ingredients yet pack as much flavor and satisfaction as this. The recipe was published in the NY Times and…
Live, Love & Sustain 