I enjoy reading about food from all over. I even read The Food Journal of Lewis and Clark: Recipes for an Expedition, by Mary Gunderson. In reading The Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis, I grew intrigued by Abigail Adams (not so much John). I just got the cookbook The Culinary … View Post
Stir-Fried Vegetables With Gouda
The recipe says to serve this wonderful concoction on English muffins, which, according to my scribble in the cookbook, is “great.” I experimented this time with serving the cheese-glazed vegetables on better-for-you whole grains. The recipe is in my battered copy of Stir-Fries from Better Homes and Gardens’ Cooking for Today series. We liked the cheesy veggies served … View Post
Side of Summer Bounty
The giant yellow squash was sitting on my counter, goading me. “Your sister gave me up for you,” it seemed to say. “Do something with me already.” She just didn’t want you, I thought. You were superfluous. Then, today, I thought about it with the extra cooked ears of corn. And the grape tomatoes. And basil … View Post
Turkey Kielbasa Vegetable Hash
I often use turkey instead of regular fat-laden kielbasa to cut calories. I have found few instances when it isn’t a great substitute. You can’t get away with cooking it quite as long as regular kielbasa because it can get tough. The same goes for turkey smoked sausage. I found this recipe by Mom On … View Post
Vichyssoise with Zucchini
With summer waning, I had to sneak in one more batch of cold vichyssoise to enjoy before crisp fall days take over. It’s not surprising that I love it; I like regular potato soup just out of the fridge, as well as most chowders. It seems decadent, but it doesn’t have to be if you sub … View Post