My effort to use up a lot of odds and ends of vegetables in my refrigerator this week resulted in this Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pineapple dish we enjoyed for dinner a few evenings ago. Among the vegetables I combined were …baby bok choy, sugar snaps, red, orange and yellow mini peppers, carrots, celery, fresh corn…
Tag: vegetables
Father’s Day Menu
What a wonderful Father’s Day we had! Our son and daughter-in-law from LA were with us. We were not expecting our other son, daughter-in-law and 10 month old grandson. They had been visiting family in Oregon, and arrived home Friday evening after an 11 hour drive. Needless to say, we did not expect them to…
Kale Salad with Bacon and Pecorino
This is a simple kale salad with a garlicky Caesar dressing. Add the crispy bacon or pancetta, homemade croutons, and some shavings of Pecorino cheese for a salad bursting with flavor and crunch! Note: For years now I have been baking bacon on a rack over a sheet pan or on a broiler pan…
Brussels Sprouts with Sherry Vinaigrette and Prosciutto Bread Crumbs
I am slowly beginning to think ahead to Thanksgiving this year. Due to the continuing pandemic, consciously, or unconsciously, I have delayed thinking and planning for what has always been my favorite holiday. For most of us Thanksgiving 2020 will be unlike any other as we contend with the logistics of how to celebrate with…
One Skillet Chicken with Potatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, and Squash
Here’s a suggestion for what to do with those defrosted skinless boneless chicken breasts in your fridge. If you’re a follower of my blog you know I like to find ways to use up whatever bits of leftover produce I may have which often results in coming up with a new dish. In this case…
Crispy Rice with Shrimp, Bacon, and Corn
This amazing one-pan meal in a bowl comes from the New York Times Online Cooking column. The minute I saw it I thought what a great change this is from all the grilling, yet still a delicious summer dish including the fresh corn, tomatoes, and scallions available now at the markets. I usually have a…
Baked Cod (or Halibut) with Squash, Tomatoes and Capers
This baked fish dish is not boring! I was truly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! I will definitely be making it again. The thinly sliced squashes combined with the capers, thyme and olive oil, cook along with the cod or halibut. Generously seasoning with salt and pepper brings out the flavors. Covering with…
Butterhead Lettuce with Avocado, Red Onion, and Pecorino Romano
Sometimes the simplicity of a salad can astound both in taste and appearance! Such is the case with this Butterhead lettuce salad I made for lunch the other day. To the lovely leaves I added some thinly sliced avocado, red onion, and shaved Pecorino Romano. I dressed it lightly with olive oil, lemon juice, champagne…
Sugar-Glazed Onions
These pearl onions are a delicious accompaniment to so many of the Thanksgiving sides, and it seems I find a way to work them into our holiday menu each year. Sometimes glazed alongside Brussel sprouts, and sometimes on their own as in the photo above. White, yellow, or purple pearl onions separately or in combination…
Everything Potato Wedges
Who doesn’t love potato wedges roasted in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper? Next time you make them try sprinkling on some Everything Seasoning to give them a bit more deliciousness. You could make your own everything seasoning or you can pick up a jar of Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel…