Insanely Delicious Green Bean Toast
Jedd and I call this “Improbable Bread.” As in, there’s absolutely no reason why this should be as insanely good as it is. The ingredients are basic. We’ve tried it
Category: Appetizer
CategoriesAppetizer Chinese Dinner Featured Lunch Salad Side Dishes Vegetarian
Spicy Sesame Asian Cabbage Noodle Salad
Holy, macaroni. It’s been hot in Vermont for the last few days. The cats won’t get off the floor, and just looking at the stove makes me wince. This is
Celery and Potato Soup with Crispy Leeks
This soup couldn’t be easier or more delicious. It’s rich and creamy (with no cream), and loaded with herbs. Bonus: The crispy leeks are simple to make too! So, when
15 Minute Dinner: Cheddar Ale Soup
Sometimes you feel like cooking. Sometimes you just need to eat. This recipe gives you the best of both worlds, because it tastes like you’ve been slaving over the stove
Baby Potato, Corn, and Zucchini Chowder
The summer is racing by! But that’s okay – this is when we get to the really good part. Veg, veg, veg, and more veg. We received our first zucchini
Blueberry and Radicchio Mason Jar Salad
We just got off a 5-day road trip to visit family, and we ate so, so, so, much road food while traveling it made me antsy. But this time around
Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Peppercorn Croutons
I love this salad. It’s simple, it’s elegant, it’s pretty, it’s buttery, and it’s peppery. What’s not to love?
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch
Phyllo BLT Tart
The thing about phyllo is, well, it takes a little time to prepare. A little TLC, as it were. Which makes it the perfect ingredient in case you’re feeling anti-social.
Spicy Asparagus Potato Soup
So, what did you all think of the blizzard of 2017? As my grandfather used to say, “That was a humdinger!” I’m not nearly as enthusiastic about eclectic weather as
CategoriesAppetizer Beverages Featured Holidays/Events
Super Dirty Caperberry Martini
Every year for Christmas, Jedd gets me a bottle of caperberries. Because I’m kind of obsessed with them. One year we went out to dinner with another couple, and we
CategoriesAppetizer Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Mexican
Pumpkin and Cayenne Chili
Pumpkin is good in coffee, but man oh man, it’s amazing in chili. The slight sweetness lets you pile on the heat without making it crazy hot. It just has
Blackened Fried Green Tomatoes
Every summer I buy green tomatoes. Every summer I say I’m going to deep fry them. Every summer I get randomly intimidated by the idea, and I don’t. This summer,
Sesame Gochujang Salad
This salad has heat. And by heat, I mean some lovely, lingering spice. Which means it would be perfect to bring to a picnic, or even to the batting cages
Chorizo and Lentil Salad with a Chive Vinaigrette
‘Tis the season for summer parties. And this is a fun dish to bring to any gathering of friends and family. Smoky chorizo flavor is played up with a warm
Turkey, Kale and Lemongrass Fried Dumplings
This is an inadvertently healthy (adjacent) dish. Sure it’s fried, but it’s shallow fried for about a minute. And it has as many vegetables as it does meat.
Cheddar and Green Chili Quesadillas
This is my go-to lunch when I’m so hungry I can’t think straight. It’s easy, delicious, spicy, and there’s not much dangerous prep work. You know, because I’m so spacey