Croque Monsieur

Toasty bottom, cheesy tops… this is definitely what’s for lunch, today!

4 Sandwiches

Homemade bread has a notoriously short shelf life. So, this is a great way to use the remaining half of a day or two old loaf of […]

No Bake Sunflower Butter Bars

Trader Joe’s Sunflower Butter… love it.

But, it’s a little intense and overpowering. So, these bars are perfect. The white chocolate mellows out the nutty bitterness. It’s ok to eat what is essentially candy if you throw some oatmeal in there?

…Right?

No? La […]

Muesli

Muesli (or Müsli)

This recipe can easily be customized to your own personal taste. Don’t drink milk? Use almond or soy milk. Don’t like nuts? Use berries or dried fruit. Don’t like dried fruit? Use an apple, banana, orange or your favorite berry.

Here I’m using […]

Sandwich Roll

This simple loaf brushed with milk developed a deep brown, crisp crust. I’ll probably omit this step next time. That crisp, dense crust cuts nicely to reveal a soft interior.

Sliced on the diagonal this loaf will easily make a dozen slices for the bread basket or divide […]

Rice Cracker Mix

Our Favorite Cocktail Snacks

For just over $4, we were able to make a giant bowl of cocktail snacks. Each rice cracker added its own charm. A touch of sweetness here, a taste of savory there and a nice random bite of spicy pepper. This super easy mix […]

Green Salsa & Eggs

Two Types Of Green Salsa With Duck Eggs & Tortillas

Have you ever seen a great deal at the farmer’s market and thought to yourself, “That’s great! I wish I could buy a crate of tomatoes. But, what would I do with that much?” Well, […]

Duck Eggs Poached In Chicken Broth

Two eggs, A Carrot & A Potato

Throw it all into a little homemade chicken stock.

…well, okay, you can’t exactly throw it.

Note to self: Next time, be gentle!

I was a little too rough with my eggs […]

Pork Chop Pizzaiola

Sauté pork chops and garlic until a touch of golden color appears. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine. Cover (just barely) with a simple base tomato sauce. Add a few tablespoons of freshly chopped herbs like basil and oregano. Then, simmer over low heat until tender.

January 27th, 2012 | Category: Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Mostly Healthy, Pork, Recipe, Sauces, Simple Bites, Technique | Leave a comment

Stir Fried Mushrooms

Very little olive oil is needed to get a nice color on these ‘shrooms.

Stir Fried Mushrooms makes 1 large bowl

1 large onion, diced 1-2 TBSP olive oil 3-4 cups crimini mushrooms 1/4- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground fine sea salt, to taste

Cranberry Jam

For cranberry sauce, I like to use a 1/2 cup of sugar in this recipe. But, for this jam, I deliberately add what I consider to be a lot of sugar. This will create a lovely, chunky jam that you won’t want to stop eating. And, it might just have […]