It's been a while since I pulled out some of the tuna fillets we have in the freezer from the incredible fishing trip I took last August. So the other night, I thought it would be a good time to try something different. I started with the basic idea of tuna seared with a wasabi crust … Continue reading Wasabi Tuna with Jellied Onions
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Orange Hazelnut Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This is a tasty and easy salad to throw together for just about any meal. The sweetness of the mandarin oranges blends perfectly with the bite of red wine vinegar in the dressing, while roughly chopped hazelnuts (filberts for those native to the PNW) add just a little crunch for texture. Gather Up (for the salad): … Continue reading Orange Hazelnut Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Quick Turkey Soup
Part of our weekend routine is to sit down with our own hand-written book of recipes, our folder of clipped recipes, and the other sources we draw from for ideas and inspiration, and put together a menu for the week. We make notes on adjustments, compile a list of ingredients needed for everything on the menu, check it … Continue reading Quick Turkey Soup
Shallot-Pecan Asparagus
I meant it last week when I said that asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. Here's another way to prepare this spring veggie that is both quick and tasty. Gather Up: 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), woody ends snapped off 1 shallot "clove" (this is half of one larger shallot bulb), sliced thin and … Continue reading Shallot-Pecan Asparagus
Mint Vinaigrette
Here's a great easy dressing for salads that would also go well over a variety of other veggies like steamed broccoli, riced cauliflower, or blanched asparagus. A full batch saved in a glass container in the fridge should last several days (assuming you don't use it all up sooner). Gather Up: 1/3 cup lightly packed … Continue reading Mint Vinaigrette
Lemon-Parmesan Asparagus
Now that spring is here (at least according to the calendar, because the weather seems to disagree), fresh asparagus is starting to appear at the farmer's markets and produce sections. Asparagus is one of my favorites, so I look forward to this time of year when I can prepare it farm fresh and tender. And … Continue reading Lemon-Parmesan Asparagus
Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops
Every so often, we'll use a little dairy other than grass-fed butter or pastured cream when we cook. Typically these other occasions involve cheese, because there's something about good cheese that is hard to resist. So for today's recipe, I thought I'd pull one out of our book that uses a liberal amount of Parmesan … Continue reading Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops
Pot Roast with Sweet Potatoes
We were blessed with a rare (at least so far this year) sunny day this past Saturday, giving us a chance to get some outside chores done finally. On days like that, when you're out raking and picking up fallen branches and cleaning up the tangles of brush that have cluttered the yard throughout the soggy … Continue reading Pot Roast with Sweet Potatoes
Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders
This is a quick and easy recipe for chicken that is a just little out of the ordinary. The list of ingredients is short, and contains all things that are easy to find if you don't already have them in your pantry. The prep time is almost nothing, and the baking time is just about … Continue reading Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders
Onion & Bacon Grilled Turkey Breast
It's no secret we have an affinity for bacon. I mean, who doesn't? It embodies nearly all of the things our primitive taste buds crave - salt, fat, smokiness, and perhaps a hint of sweet (depending on the brine and cure ingredients). And when used as a "wrapper" for other meat during cooking, it becomes … Continue reading Onion & Bacon Grilled Turkey Breast
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