Vegetables

Pasta with Broccoli, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese

April 21, 2011

This pasta recipe combining broccoli, mushrooms and tomatoes seems in line with current trends that have seen pasta (and pizza) move from the realm of red sauce and meats to a variety of combinations that favor vegetables and what I consider a white sauce (typically made with olive oil and/or butter). So it might be [...]

Cookbook for a Cause: Peko Peko Cookbook for Japan

April 11, 2011

I know for those of us lucky to be across the globe from the earthquakes in Japan, time has flown by. I’m certain that is not true of the people that are living there and struggling every day to regain their senses; find a place to live, get their kids back in school and saddest [...]

Charcutepalooza – Home Cured Corned Beef on a Reuben Sandwich

April 4, 2011

I’ve followed Charcutepalooza since it’s inception. As a matter of fact my company, Kinetic Webs, is a sponsor, assisting Cathy (MrsWheelbarrow.com) and Kim (The Yummy Mummy) with all things web related. As a sponsor I can’t participate in the quest for prizes but thought I might try the occasional challenge. What is Charcutepalooza you say? [...]

Golden Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions

March 31, 2011

I love KerryGold Butter. The difference in flavor is remarkable compared to the standard brand and I love to use it for special recipes. However, my first love from the Kerrygold brand is their Dubliner Cheese. Dubliner is a sweet mature cheese (aged over twelve months) manufactured by Carbery and marketed internationally under the Kerrygold [...]

Mustard Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy

March 28, 2011

I recently received a box of organic produce filled with some pretty standard fare including blueberries, oranges, sweet potatoes and onions (made an easy casserole with those two) and also included in that box was bok choy. I knew what it was, I’m sure I’ve had it somewhere but when I found myself in possession [...]

Sweet Potato and Onion Casserole meets Front Range Foodies!

March 13, 2011

I don’t like to bemoan the past year over and over; I’m bored with the injury I suffered in February of 2010 and can’t imagine anyone wants to hear about what I lovingly call my ‘stupid’ leg. But it has been a difficult year. I broke a bone in my left leg in February and [...]

Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms

March 2, 2011

True confession. I love chicken. I don’t eat chicken because it’s less expensive than other meats, I eat it because I love how easy it is to prepare and even more how versatile it is. And this is one of my absolute favorite dishes. The finished result is beyond the ease of preparation. OK…so another [...]

French Onion Soup – with some Italian Style!

February 24, 2011

I love French Onion Soup and when I have the time and know I’ll have some folks to enjoy it with, I love making this recipe for what I think is just the best I’ve ever had. But it’s a job and after it’s finished, it then has to meld in the fridge overnight before [...]

Broccoli Soup with White Cheddar Cheese and Garlic Croutons

January 31, 2011

I know that I often have a common theme running through blog posts. No big family store or memory that spurred the making of a dish. Nope…just an overabundance of a food item as the result of being a Costco shopper. I’ve shopped at Costco for many years and now that both kids are on [...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cabbage and Pine Nuts

January 25, 2011

Something old is new again and they’re called Brussels Sprouts! I’m betting many of us can so vividly remember the olive green mushy vegetable that forced us to remain seated at the dinner table longer than we liked because we would suffer almost any punishment before eating the dreaded Brussels sprouts. I’ve seen post after [...]