Oh baby, it’s a sandwich!
A sandwich! Two slices of bread, with practically anything in the middle. The filling could be as elaborate as layers upon layers of sliced meats and roasted vegetables, smeared with … Continue reading
BLT Salad
Every summer for as long as I remember, my favorite use of home-grown tomatoes was a bacon and tomato sandwich. I never was too big on the idea of putting … Continue reading
Seared Tuna with Mixed Greens and Lemon-Tahini dressing
A week or so ago, I was rushed for time at lunch, so I picked up a little tray of seared tuna from the sushi station at Whole Foods and … Continue reading
Chicken Liver Paté
Modified from Balanced Bites (real food for real people) We are trying to become more adventurous in our food selection, particularly when the food in question is super-good for you. … Continue reading
Broccoli Apple Salad
There’s a million recipes out there for broccoli salad…you know, the ubiquitous mix of broccoli and raisins served by every cafeteria-type place in town and your great-aunt Edith. I love … Continue reading
Stuffed Squash (1&8-ball)
There’s a mini-farmers’ market at one of our favorite spots, Community Q BBQ in Decatur, Georgia. When we stopped by on Saturday, they had these lovely 1 & 8-ball squash … Continue reading
High-Altitude Muffin *FAIL*
Having lived most of my life at 1000 ft above sea level, or less, my first instinct when baking isn’t to consider the elevation of my oven. It did occur … Continue reading
Ham with Candied Orange Glaze
Ham Ham Ham Ham (Glorious Ham)! Ham is all over the place! For many people, a glazed ham is the centerpiece of an Easter dinner. Consequently, when I went to … Continue reading
Stuffed Bell Peppers and Pecan-Stuffed Dates
If you’ve been following this blog, you know we recently acquired a Tagine. Every couple of days I try to cook something different in it…not only because it is a … Continue reading
Bacon and Cheese Mini-Quiche Muffins
Sometimes you have a memory of a certain food, or a snippet of a song, or catch a familiar aroma passing by – something that you’d like to grab hold … Continue reading
Baked Crab Cakes
Adapted from: The Food Lovers’ Primal Palate Oh, who can resist crab cakes? I’ve been having a craving for them lately, but most of the crab cakes in restaurants or … Continue reading
Chicken Pecan Salad
I’m always on the lookout for good chicken salad. I like it with nuts and a touch of something sweet, like dates or other dried fruits. Sometimes I find a … Continue reading
Chile Cheese Muffins
Adapted from Santa Fe Kitchens (The Museum of New Mexico Foundation) I made this recipe a few weeks ago as a casserole for a breakfast gathering, but thought it would … Continue reading
