Category Archives: Recipes
Dinner Thursday: Mushroom & Gruyere Crepes
It’s taken me some time to learn to cook flexibly. One of the things I’ve had to accept is that my food is rarely “perfect” Gourmet magazine fare. I no longer have time to slave away peeling or chopping lots … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Pasta with Fennel, Chicken, Pear and Sage
This week we got fennel and pears in our CSA box. I love dishes that combine the sweet and savory, and fennel goes especially well with fruit. I used sage from the new herb garden that I planted a few … Continue reading
Sunday Brunch: Baked Eggs with Peashoot & Apple Salad
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using (mostly) non-processed, grocery store ingredients. I’m giving Dinner Thursday the week off; Sunday brunch is filling in. This past weekend we had friends over for brunch, and … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Mushroom Risotto
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using (mostly) non-processed, grocery store ingredients. Risotto is one of those things that sounds difficult, but is actually very, very easy. It’s a great quick, vegetarian (or not) … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Artichokes with Lemon Butter
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using (mostly) non-processed, grocery store ingredients. The beauty of a good artichoke is that it requires virtually no preparation. My mother used to just chop off the stem … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Spaghetti with Salmon and Peas in Lemon Cream Sauce
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using (mostly) non-processed, grocery store ingredients. I love fish, but it perpetually confuses me. I can never remember which varieties are healthy versus mercury-laden, environmentally sound or endangering, … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday on Hiatus This Week
Since I am traveling and not cooking this week, dinner Thursday is on hiatus. Stay tuned for a new Dinner Thursday post this time next week. In the meantime, if you need inspiration, here are some great weeknight recipe links … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Penne with Broccoli and Sausage
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using non-processed, grocery store ingredients. On weeknights I like to spend as much “playtime: as possible with Baby Bee before bed. If I get home between 6:00 and … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Sausage, Potato and Lentil Mash
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using non-processed, grocery store ingredients. Pre-made sausage is one of the few processed foods we have in our kitchen. You can now get high quality, minimally processed, no … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Making Your Own Tomato Sauce
Every Thursday I post a recipe I’ve successfully made during the week using non-processed, grocery store ingredients. After a lifetime of jarred tomato sauce, my husband converted me to homemade when we moved in together nine years ago. Making sauce … Continue reading
