This recipe caught my eye recently on Pinterest. I try to cook vegetarian meals a few times a week because research shows it’s good for the planet and people. Plus, we like the variety. Joe likes to say, “It’s good and good for me.” So dang cute. The recipe is from Minnesota blogger Lindsay … View Post
Spanish Tortilla and Romesco Sauce
It had been on my mind for years to make a Spanish tortilla, which is nothing like the tortillas familiar to most Americans. It’s basically a frittata that features potatoes. The spuds earned it a place on this year’s Thanksgiving menu. The nephew who requested a bacon-themed Thanksgiving five years ago, before he entered the Marines, … View Post
Gnocchi Skillet with Tomatoes, Chicken Sausage and Basil
When I collect recipes, they often languish for a while (sometimes years) before I try them. Witness my 16 three-ring binders packed with untried recipes. But not this one. We recently defrosted our basement freezer and came across a package of chicken sausage among the forgotten treasures. Then I found this recipe on … 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
Colcannon Soup for St. Patrick’s Day
I have a bit o’ Irish blood in me, so I’ve made colcannon for St Paddy’s Day before. But this year I wanted soup, so I came up with this. It was tasty, defying the unfortunate reputation Ireland has for bland food. And who doesn’t like potatoes? I always add thyme to the traditional cabbage and potato … View Post