Something Green For Spring

Spring…

It’s like a shining glimmer of hope hovering at the horizon.

Green Apple Juice Makes 1

1 tart green apple, cut into wedges, seeds removed 1 cucumber, cut in half, stem end removed 1″ ginger a few leaves of basil

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Better Fried Rice

…better for you that is.

Take equal parts of rice and carrot to make this a healthier fried rice. Now, the moisture of the carrots will prevent the nice charred bits you normally see in a fried rice dish. But, as a healthy alternative, this will satisfy a […]

Cranberry Nut Bars

Dried Fruit And Nut Bars

Blondie… meet fruit and nuts.

Cranberry Nut Bars makes one 8×8 inch baking dish

1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup butter, soft 1 cup […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Traditional Cornbread

Baking at a high heat gives this deep golden brown crust.

Traditional Cornbread makes 1 8×8 inch baking dish

2 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 Tablespoons finely ground sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/3 cups […]

Roasted Broccoli

It’s just not a holiday without broccoli. Usually that broccoli is roasted. But, it might be sautéed in olive oil with lemon, marinated for a cold salad, baked into a casserole, or shredded for slaw.

Every member of my family has a broccoli in one form or another […]

Quick Anchovy Pizza

Fresh Mozzarella, Provolone, Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Anchovies

This was a quickie pizza we whipped up one night. We made a simple flour, water, oil and salt dough. We did a quick knead. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Press it into a 9 x 13 inch baking […]