I was planning to cook one of our favorite carrot dishes, but after seeing this recipe, I bought potatoes instead. We eat potatoes less often these days, but sometimes they just call out to me. We love a tasty carb. The recipe called for Yukon Gold or Carisma. The latter is billed online as … View Post
Greek Chickpea Salad
I first made this for a church extracurricular activity.* I didn’t add the avocado because the salad was going to sit in a cooler for a few hours. Happily, it was a hit even without it. I added avocado to the leftovers at home, and yum, it was even better. This great vegetarian recipe … View Post
Bay Scallops Gremolata
Scallops, mild and succulent, are among my favorite seafoods, but they can be expensive. I jumped at the chance to buy a pound of frozen bay scallops at a great price. We really like this dish from Sarah Leah Chase’s Cold-Weather Cooking, Chase calls it an elegant hash. A mix of minced garlic, parsley and lemon … View Post
Skipper’s Linguine
Joe and my father love this dish. And I like it, too (a la Irish Spring soap commercial). I guess for them it’s hard to go wrong with bacon, seafood and pasta. The recipe is from the ’80s cookbook Better Homes and Gardens’ Fish & Seafood. I’ve added my changes, which include using turkey … 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