I collect recipes to the point of near obsession; I have for years. Like my TBR (To Be Read) list of 3,000 books on Goodreads, I won’t get to all the recipes in my possession or on my Pinterest boards. But they’re there if I need them! The book list keeps track of the books I MIGHT want to read, and it’s the same with recipes.
Sticky Apricot Basil Chicken Thighs
Yum! This is a great recipe from the Heartbeet Kitchen blog, and it’s all about the sauce. I made just a few changes. My herb garden is only in its first stages, and I forgot to buy a package of fresh basil. So I used 2 teaspoons of pesto; a little more would be … View Post
Curried Tortelloni Soup
I tried this recipe on a whim a few years ago, not completely convinced my husband would like it. He isn’t a big fan of curry powder. But he loves this, helped in no small part, I suspect, by the peanut garnish. This is somewhat of a treat, because of the high fat content … View Post
Freeze, basil!
I read somewhere that you can freeze whole basil leaves to use out of season. I found out today that it works pretty well. I froze some at the end of summer when it was clear I wasn’t going to use up what was in my outdoor pots. It’s also a great way to salvage … View Post
Blue Cheese Walnut Spread
I like to have a cheese spread around when we entertain. They’re generally easy to whip up but look like more work than they are. That makes guests feel special (the way guests should feel). I most recently served these at a church game night at our house (OK, it was a month ago, … View Post
