January 30, 2013
During the colder months nothing hits the spot like a bowl of chili. I like to make my chili with lots of veggies and either ground beef or dark meat turkey. I use bourbon to deglaze the pot after browning the meat, but you could use any alcohol you have on hand – wine, beer, etc. Or skip that step entirely and scrape the bottom of the pot when you add the crushed tomatoes.
September 6, 2012
When health experts tell people to eat more dark leafy greens, kale is a popular choice. It can have a bitter flavor when eaten raw, so usually I saute it with a little olive oil and butter. However, I saw a recipe in Eating Well for a raw “massaged kale” salad gave it a try.
April 26, 2012
This delicious soup is courtesy of Harvest Eating – a great website with tons of seasonal recipes. The recipe is simple, and the result is a warm and comforting soup, plus it’s a great way to use up a lot of kale. I have made this with both pastured pork chorizo sausage, turkey and chicken chorizo sausage, and all turned out well.
February 15, 2012
Parsnips are one of my favorite winter vegetables. They are related to the carrot, but are slightly sweeter and have an earthy flavor. This recipe for Skillet Roasted Parsnips cooks them simply with butter and chicken broth – and allows them to brown at the end so they are extra delicious. Because of the sweet flavor, parsnips are also a good choice for picky kids at home.
March 6, 2013
I made up this simple recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash with Olive Oil and Sea Salt to use as part of a larger dish – squash and arugula salad with wheatberries – and it was so tasty that I barely had enough leftover for my recipe. Butternut squash has a sweet, mild earthy flavor and the texture is almost meaty. Roasting it simply with olive oil and sea salt, and pepper allows the flavor to shine.
December 11, 2012
I love making soups all winter long. This is a recipe for Red Lentil Coconut Curry Soup I stumbled upon several years ago and I make it on a regular basis during the cold weather months. The combination of the curry, ginger, and coconut milk will make your home smell delicious as you prepare it too. The original recipe is posted on 101 Cookbooks. I made a few alterations to make it my own – another great thing about soups – easy to modify to your liking.