Holiday Salad, Hold the Jell-O
I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating – a well composed salad is, to me, the most delightful part of a meal. Don’t get me wrong, I am not so highbrow that I cannot enjoy a Jell-O salad (just … Continue reading
I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating – a well composed salad is, to me, the most delightful part of a meal. Don’t get me wrong, I am not so highbrow that I cannot enjoy a Jell-O salad (just … Continue reading
Whenever I make a simple pasta dinner, I serve this rapini on the side. Rapini has become much easier to find in the supermarket these days, and its unique flavor and texture pair perfectly with a rich pasta dish. Rapini … Continue reading
Winter’s arrival can be somewhat abrupt here in The Midwest. These last six weeks of fall have been lovely and full of savory meals, but upon learning that there was a 30% chance of snow is in the forecast today, … Continue reading
Despite the graying skies and increasingly bare trees, the growing season is not over yet (thank Jeebus)! I meandered down to my local grocer this morning without a thought in my head about what I might prepare today, and then … Continue reading
To be fair, rutabagas are also nice in a stew, but a gratin is an irresistibly delicious way to enjoy a winter vegetable that you might otherwise not know what to do with. You will enjoy this equally with celeriac … Continue reading
When is that last time anyone out there had meatloaf? If it’s something that you would never make of your own free will, chances are you’ve had an awful meatloaf experience in the past. But meatloaf can (and should) be … Continue reading