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
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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
Portabello Elk Backstraps with Tapenade Sauce
When it comes to wild game meat, there are few things more coveted than the backstrap on a big game animal.¹ While cuts like the round and the flank are excellent, the loin (the muscle running along either side of the spine on the outside of the animal) is one of the most tender and flavorful … Continue reading Portabello Elk Backstraps with Tapenade Sauce
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
Tapenade is a condiment from the region surrounding Provence, France, consisting of a variety of ingredients minced very fine or ground together in a mortar and pestle with olive oil. And while the name derives from the French word meaning capers (tapèno, which are usually included), the dish is most often described by people as … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
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