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
Category: Main Dish
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
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
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
Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
This recipe contains a perfect blend of chicken, stir-fried veggies, and salad greens all coated in a creamy cashew dressing. It is easy to make ahead and serve cold - making it perfect for lunch or for a summer potluck. The dressing by itself would be great for dipping coconut-breaded chicken tenders, or as a … Continue reading Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
In case you were wondering what was on the rest of the plate with yesterday's strawberry rhubarb salsa...this was it! This recipe is perfect for a potluck, because the sauce/marinade will make enough for at least 16 to 20 chicken thighs. Or you can simply use all of the parts of about two or three whole … Continue reading Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops
Now that we've covered the basics of brining, let's get into a recipe that puts some of that information to work. We'll start off with a brine that uses both salt and honey, and also a bit of dry white wine and lemon zest to go with the blend of spices. After brining, we'll give it … Continue reading Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops
Secrets: Brining meat
When it comes to ultra-lean cuts of meat, or meats that must be cooked to higher temperatures to be considered "done" or "safe," there is always an increased risk of them ending up dry and bland. The larger and thicker the cut, the greater that risk because of the time it takes for the center to … Continue reading Secrets: Brining meat
Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks
Here is another simple wet rub grill recipe, which happens to complement yesterday's curry ginger butternut squash quite nicely. I carried over the cilantro and ginger from the squash recipe, but decided to use Thai red curry paste (and some ground coriander) for a little departure from the Indian curry powder used for the squash. … Continue reading Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks
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