As a child, the idea of willingly eating spinach, in any variation, was absurd. I ate spinach only when my parents made me, or when dessert was promised as a reward. But now, as an adult, I find that I am keeping tabs on restaurants that serve creamed spinach, and I’ve even gotten to the […]
Oven Roasted Asparagus
I’m not sure that oven roasted asparagus really counts as a recipe, and that I need to be devoting an entire page to this topic, but after trying asparagus at friends’ homes, both my children have told me that they prefer the asparagus that I prepare, and they would really appreciate it if I would […]
Tomato Cucumber Salad
When I look at my overall repertoire of recipes that I like to cook, and also like to eat, it feels as though I am a little meat heavy. I’ll probably always be a little meat heavy, it works for me, but at the same time I recognize that I need to be increasing the […]
Oven Roasted Beets
Part of the exercise of creating my own food blog has been to push myself a bit, both when it comes to learning how to become a better cook, as well as simply trying new foods that are not yet a staple part of my dietary habits. As I have grown older and become more […]
Recipe For Mashed Cauliflower With Butter
I think I have convinced my family that the four of us would be better off removing as much wheat and gluten as possible from our daily meals, and that we additionally benefit by adding more vegetables instead. Agreeing on a rational and reasoned level is one thing, but putting it into practice is another […]
Pan Roasted Potatoes On The Stovetop
Pan roasted potatoes don’t get much easier… chop up your favorite taters plus a little bit of oil and butter, salt and pepper, toss them into your seasoned cast iron skillet or nonstick pan and that’s about it. You can certainly dress it up a bit more if you like, but straight up pan roasted […]
