fall
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Kitchen Diary #1
I’m calling this #1 because I haven’t done this type of post in a while, I’ve forgotten when the last time was, so I can’t search for it! But yeah, recipe blogging can be a pain sometimes. Love to do… Continue reading
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Shrimp and Tofu Jjigae
Jjigae is Korean for stew. There are many kinds of jjigae, all lovely for fall and winter. I had some tofu in the fridge, and shrimp in the freezer, quail eggs and kimchi I needed to use up, and I… Continue reading
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Spiced Cauliflower Florets
While I don’t mind cauliflower rice today as much as I did 15 years ago, I still would rather eat a bowl of roasted cauliflower florets. I vary the seasoning from batch to batch. This one has a touch of… Continue reading
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Elderberry Syrup
The cold and flu season is upon us once again, so I just made a batch of elderberry syrup to give our immune systems a boost, but also because it’s plain delicious and we love it. Elderberries are a good… Continue reading
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Fresh Figs
Was getting a bit tired of our usual veggie salads, and needed more vegetarian ideas, specifically those with more of a Mediterranean bent, so I got me Yotam Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem cookbook. I cannot wait to try ALL the recipes. Okay,… Continue reading
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Hot and Sour Soup
It’s supposed to be spring! It’s 37 degrees F outside. I want my salad and my fruit and my cold soups. Instead I’m back to this. But at least I can eat it by a sunny window. Gotta be thankful… Continue reading
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Honey-Roasted Onion Salad with Orange-Cumin Dressing
For the sweet potatoes: 3 large sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 sprigs fresh thyme or about 1 teaspoon dried salt to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Peel, quarter and cut sweet potatoes crosswise into… Continue reading
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Autumn Breakfast Quinoa
Here’s a simple, flexible recipe for autumn-themed quinoa. I was out of breakfast ideas and saw pumpkin quinoa on Pinterest, and that was enough to set me experimenting on my own. I’ve had horrible experiences with overcooked quinoa, so this… Continue reading
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Orecchiette with Mushrooms, Meat Sauce and Hot Pepper Oil (with Allergen-Free Version)
[Note: This dish can be used to celebrate St. Cornelius’ Feast Day on September 16. He’s the patron saint of ear ache sufferers.] This post is for my cousin Mariel who requested the recipe for this. I had prepared it… Continue reading
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Healthier Cornbread
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup organic agave nectar 2 large eggs 3/4 cup milk + juice of half a lemon (let stand 5 minutes before using) — or use buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup stone… Continue reading