~ basil pesto ~ Feeling in a summery mood, I decided to make a batch of basil pesto for lunch. It’s so great with a fresh, ripe tomatoes, crusty baguette, and your favorite sharp cheese. I like a good Gruyere or Parmigiano Reggiano in this particular scenario. 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup fresh…
When I was visiting my friend Jana I skimmed her copy of this book… I had just been discussing this book with my friend Shelly a week or two before that. I think the universe is trying to tell me something…so…I ordered my own copy. I did jot down a couple recipes to try whilst…
~ hippie cakes ~ serves- approximately 10 (makes 10 pancakes) prep time- 15 minutes cook time- 30 minutes (to cook all of the batter) While vacationing on the north shore of Lake Superior with my little fam this past summer, we decided to go to one of our favorite restaurants, The Coho Cafe, for breakfast.…
~ oriental garden salad ~ A feast for the eyes and palate. This salad is bursting with color and good-for-you ingredients. Top it with grilled shrimp, chicken, beef, salmon, pork tenderloin chunks or Chinese pot stickers! for each salad, apply the following ingredients in order: spring greens shredded Napa cabbage shredded purple cabbage julienne carrots…
~ five minute rotisserie chicken tacos ~ Busy day? Here’s the perfect recipe for when you’re running low on time and you just want to get dinner on the table. The little “trick up my sleeve” is rotisserie chicken. It’s an awesome way to have a warm, healthy meal in minutes… without the hassle. I…
~four seasons fruit salad ~ A lovely, delicious salad that you can make any time of the year. This is a great “use what you have” sort of a recipe. Feel free to substitute a can of drained fruit cocktail, canned peaches, or canned pineapple if you don’t have a bunch of fresh fruit on…
~ winter vegetable tagine ~ A dish inspired by Moroccan cuisine. I love this with olive oil, Parmesan cous cous and drizzled with Charmoula. Lovely with a cold, green salad and grilled salmon! 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, peeled and coarse chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin…
~ Tearoom Tomato Basil Bisque ~ We LOVE tomato soup in our house. As the beginning of a meal or to dip gooey grilled cheese sandwiches into, it’s one of our favorites. Above is my riff on the tomato basil bisque we use to serve at “The Tale of Two Sisters Tearoom” here in Red…
~ granola ~ “I went to a cafe that had a sign advertising ‘breakfast anytime,’ so I ordered French toast during the Renaissance.” ~Stephen Wright Ready for some of the best granola you’ve ever had? Then you’ve come to the right place. This is everything granola should be. Super crunchy, just sweet enough, with the…
~ just peachy dessert soup ~ I made this wonderful peach dessert soup for my Mad Hatter’s tea party a couple years ago and everyone just loved it. My friend Michaela, over at An Affair From the Heart, is hosting a virtual “Soup Supper” on her facebook page today. I decided to finally go into…