Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
I’m always looking for ways to spice up vegetables, corn in particular. I don’t end up making corn all that often because, as a side dish, I find it a little boring. Growing up, corn was the one vegetable my brother would eat while it was the one I found most lackluster. I found the…
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When I knew I had leftover chicken to eat last week, I decided to make the rest of the meal more interesting by trying out a new side dish. Much like the shrimp and quinoa salad I made last week, this would make for a great picnic vegetable. Trim sugar snap peas and cut them…
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I may not have been at a picnic, but I found the perfect picnic dish last night. When cooking up supper, I didn’t have outdoor food in mind, but I’m thinking it may be perfect for open air soirees this Spring/Summer. Mix quinoa, halved grape tomatoes, avocado, ricotta salata (or feta if you can’t find…
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Yes, I know last month’s Inspiration Station was also a John Hughes movie, but I couldn’t resist using Ferris Bueller as February’s inspiration once this teaser clip came out: Could it be?! A modern day Ferris adventure is exactly what the world needs. Sadly, no. While we now know this was just the beginning…
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I used to make gnocchi all the time and then suddenly stopped. I’m not totally sure why, but I think it has to do with how heavy it can be. It’s the size and shape of pasta, but it’s made with potato so if you eat it like a bowl of macaroni, you’ll get full…
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Tonight I made three quick changes to my mashed potatoes: Instead of red potatoes, I used yukon gold. I love the skin on the red ones, so they’re great for smashed potatoes when the slightly tougher skin mixes in for extra texture. Tonight, however, I wanted super smooth taters and the yukon golds break down…
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I finally found a butternut squash recipe I really love. I know butternut squash is one of those Fall foods that everyone just adores. People await butternut squash soup season like the men at home look forward to deer hunting season. I, on the other hand, think it’s just ok and not something I usually…
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Last night I tried out a new recipe: spaghetti squash casserole. I’m no stranger to squash casserole – it was a staple that graced my Southern table at least every other week growing up and one that I re-create often now that I keep a home of my own. While perusing Pinterest, I spotted this…
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Last night I tried a new side dish that featured some gorgeous Spring vegetables…even though it’s the middle of Fall. When I found this recipe, I knew I didn’t want to wait for the ground to thaw before I could try it. The vegetables were still very flavorful so I recommend making it soon, even…
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Last time I was home, my Mom gifted me with a lavender meat rub she could no longer use. Normally, I wouldn’t want her cast-offs – if it’s not good enough for her kitchen, why would I want it? I decided to accept the gift when she explained that although she thought it was delicious,…
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Peaches to Apples 