It is no secret to those close to me that raw tomatoes and I don't get along. Something about having a whole bite of nothing but tomato simply doesn't agree with my palette. Combine them with something else - like a bunless hamburger wrapped in lettuce, or sliced with mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar - … Continue reading Grilled Onions and Tomatoes
Month: July 2011
Tapenade Pork Chops
During the week, we often use leftover sauces and dressings from one meal as the basis for a new variation. Today is an example - a quick recipe based on the ideas at the end of our sun-dried tomato tapenade recipe. Unfortunately, it was also prepared during our recent "camera malfunction" period, so I've only got a … Continue reading Tapenade Pork Chops
Fava Bean Hummus
Fava beans and other legumes aren't normally on our menu. However, we will make an occasional exception for things that come with our CSA share (corn on the cob and baby potatoes both come to mind). So, when our CSA share included young fava beans for two straight weeks, we had enough saved up to … Continue reading Fava Bean Hummus
Salt & Pepper Cube Steaks
Cube steaks are nothing more than a fancy name for tenderized round steaks, which come from the "round" (posterior) of the animal and are known for being a bit tougher than the rib and loin cuts. The "cubing" process loosens up the fibers and makes them seem much more tender, especially if cooked correctly. Arguably, … Continue reading Salt & Pepper Cube Steaks
Creamy Morel Chicken
Growing up, I can remember spring was a busy time. The snow was finally melting, and there was a ton of work to take care of cleaning up everything that had been hiding under that snow for months. It was also a time to be outside and enjoying weather that wasn't snow for a change - … Continue reading Creamy Morel Chicken
Chunky Sausage Tomato Soup
First off, I want to apologize - I experienced some odd camera malfunctioning (probably user error) last week and ended up losing the "in process" photos of about three or four different recipes. I still managed to get pictures of the finished dish (or the leftovers when I had them for lunch the next day) … Continue reading Chunky Sausage Tomato Soup
Carrot Beet Slaw
Alternate Title: The Recipe That Made Me Like Beets I will be the first to admit that I have never been a fan of beets. Growing up, we would occasionally have pickled beets in the house (I remember being told they were one of my grandpa's favorites). We also grew them in our garden, and … Continue reading Carrot Beet Slaw
Apricot Pork Roast
This recipe came to us from the newsletter of a retreat center Karen has attended in the past, only originally written for chicken breasts and with a much sweeter sauce. So I set to work making some adjustments to suit our own less-sweet-loving palates, and to convert it over to work with a boneless butt pork … Continue reading Apricot Pork Roast
East Indian Seasoned Salmon
Salmon is a fun food to experiment with. There are a lot of spices and herbs that go surprisingly well with the rich flavor of salmon - even if the combinations aren't something we're accustomed to seeing together. An example is today's recipe, which uses spices more often associated with lamb and fowl dishes, and is … Continue reading East Indian Seasoned Salmon
Asparagus with Orange Fennel Sauce
The primary highlight of this recipe is the sauce; a mix of caramelized onions and fennel simmered in cider vinegar, orange juice, and vegetable broth until thickened, with just a slight bite from a pinch of cayenne at the end. This sauce could be used for a host of ideas - from dressing up chicken breast … Continue reading Asparagus with Orange Fennel Sauce
Purely Primal 