Fresh Berry Crepes – Dairy, Gluten, & Sugar Optional
If you have ever picked fully ripened strawberries fresh off the vine, and succumbed to the urge to bite into one right there, with its all its sweetness and juiciness at its peak, then you might agree that there is no yummier way to indulge in this nature’s candy. Indulge away! Your taste buds and […]
Starla’s Sweet Lime Dressing
My girl Starla has been salt-free for 30 days and counting! To those of us who crave those intense hits of salt on the tongue… say, sea salt on a potato chip or large Celtic crystals on caramel… this dietary feat may make Starla a bit of a super human! She would disagree with that. She […]
Pho Bo To Go
Authentic Pho is a Vietnamese dish which takes much time to develop beautiful flavors. It is well worth learning to do this from a true cultural artisan. The following is merely my version based on studies of the dish and a lot of practice. To my taste buds, the following method is delicious, satisfying, and […]
Rum and… Gin and…
This started out as a playful venture, and led to a discovery a potential medicinal use, new to me anyway. Fruit plus assorted flavored rums… need I say more? But then I stumbled onto an interesting little folk remedy. It seems that rum soaked raisins, or gin soaked raisins, are reported to sooth arthritic pain! […]
Broiled Lamb Loin Chops in Orange Sauce
Springtime makes me think of lamb. Of course, lamb can be eaten year-round. In the fall, it can be prepared with bold, hearty flavors and spices. But in the spring, lamb is most tender, and works with simple flavors. In general, lamb is a bit leaner than other red meats in the commercial arena. They […]
Sautéed Dandelions Greens
You don’t need a garden to harvest dandelion greens. They are a gift of spring and one of the most nutritious of leafy greens! Usually I buy them organic, but on occasion my family and I have stopped the car to forage these wild bitter leaves in grassy fields. And, of course, the ones my […]
Broiled Salmon in Ginger Sauce, with Asparagus
In the fridge – asparagus meant for breakfast with eggs, and shitake mushrooms because they are just so good for us. There are almost always shitake mushrooms in this fridge. Also, there is salmon. 🙂 A sweet ginger sauce with a splash of lemon would marry these flavors together just so nicely. Mmmm Broiled salmon is […]
Kale and Chèvre Spread
If you make blender kale for kale juice, and use the remaining pulp in recipes, here is a super simple cheesy spread to make with the pulp! So simple! Everything can be made ahead and thrown together for a quick breakfast or anytime snack. Honestly, this is more of an idea, than a recipe. So […]
Flourless Walnut Crepes
The trick to making a good crepe is a good nonstick skillet. Then it is just a matter of making a few and getting the hang of it. Once you have it, you can make crepes all day! This crepe is not just tasty… it is kind of a super crepe. It is high protein, […]
Scrambled Tofu and Greens
If you eat tofu, you probably already know how to scramble it… because it is AWESOME! If you are not a tofu fan, don’t be too eager to dismiss the thought. We are not talking about “fake meat” here. We are talking about a high protein, tasty little dish that can be prepared in minutes! […]