Braised Red Cabbage

Red cabbage is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. On more than one occasion, I’ve made a meal of them. An extra generous mound of crumbled goat cheese on top easily makes this dish a meal. Or, you could add a grilled chicken breast or a portion of broiled salmon […]

Pastina

Pastina…

It can refer to any tiny pasta. Or, it might refer to a dish made by Italian grandmothers everywhere. It’s a simple blend of chicken soup, broth, stock, and veggies. My grandmother added the pastina directly to the chicken soup. So, that’s how I make it. This […]

Baked Apple Butter

For the best flavor and texture, use more than one type of apple.

Baked Apple Butter

6-7 apples, well-washed and roughly cubed 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons molasses

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The Mozza Cookbook

The Mozza Cookbook

Sometimes it’s the simple things. In this case, it’s a recipe for long-cooked broccoli. Many people hate broccoli. But, I love it. It brings back many fond childhood memories. Many of those memories revolve around a holiday table filled with delicious food cooked with lots […]

Kale Mary

Inspired by this recipe at Serious Eats, I found myself drinking my favorite breakfast of the week. Using the juice of 1/2 of one extremely juicy lemon, lemon and freshly ground black pepper were the dominant flavors. Hints of fresh veggies were a lovely background note.

Kale Mary […]

Mayan Hot Chocolate

It’s official! We’ve survived the much-anticipated Mayan Apocalypse! So, let’s celebrate and make some hot chocolate. Adjust the recipe to your taste adding honey to finish your chocoalate or less cinnamon if you choose. But, try it with less sugar than you think you might enjoy. Mexican chocolate is quite […]

Hummus Balls

If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over.

Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls

4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]

How To Boil An Egg

Boil me this…

Gorgeous shades of brown, these tightly packed eggs boil up nicely.

How To Boil An Egg

eggs to fill pan water salt

In a heavy pot that will maintain its heat, cover eggs with room temperature water. (Water should […]

Chicken Mole Casserole

This is a great way to turn leftover mole chicken into something worth eating.

Chicken Mole Casserole makes 1 9×13 inch baking dish

1 package fresh corn tortillas (at least 20) 2-3 cups mole sauce 2-3 cups shredded chicken 2-3 cups refried black beans 1 heaping […]

Preserved Cherries

If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]