Hot and Spicy Roasted Pecans
This time of year, all I want are homemade roasted nuts. (Correction, I’m actually a raging peanut addict all year long. But during the holidays, all I want are roasted
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Spicy Lemon Arugula Pesto
I’m a little bit of a heathen, because I like pesto more as a snack than on pasta. Just give me a bowl of pesto, some vegetables and bread –
Apple Pie with Cheddar and a Touch of Cayenne
Do you love apples? Do you love sharp cheddar cheese? Do you love a hint of spice? Then you’re going to love this apple pie! It’s savory, it’s slightly sweet,
Apple Popovers with Cinnamon Butter
Last weekend when it was really – actually – hot in Vermont in late October, Jedd and I went apple picking in the islands of Lake Champlain. And we over
Sichuan Peppercorn Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Cardamom Applesauce
Do you like to have your tongue tingle? If so, you’re going to really, really, love this recipe. Sichuan peppercorns literally make your tongue dance, and when that’s combined with
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Breakfast/Brunch Cheese Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Green Tomato and Cheddar Galette
This recipe couldn’t be simpler or more flavorful. I was literally sniffing the air while photographing it. Jedd said he drooled a bit when he walked in on me cutting
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Tatsoi and Basil Scrambled Eggs
This is one of those recipes we can only make when the farmers market is in season. There’s a couple who grows tatsoi, and it’s one of the booths we
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Super Herby (Soft or Crunchy) Breadsticks
Jedd likes crunchy breadsticks. I love them nice and soft. Tomato/tahmato. And, this afternoon I thought I’d whip up a batch to serve with pasta tonight. Originally, I thought I’d
Roasted Blueberry and Radicchio Salad
I love, love, love, love this salad. It’s so simple. It’s so delicious. You want this on your plate immediately. Roasted sweet blueberries combined with tart radicchio in a bright
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Sweet and Spicy Whiskey Maple Carrots
Normally when you cook with whiskey, you use good bourbon. However, because Jedd likes whiskey and ginger as his “adult beverage” – we don’t always spring for the good stuff.
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
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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
Banana Espresso Muffins
Lately I’ve been keeping frozen bananas on hand nonstop. They’re perfect in smoothies, and for baking. Just let them thaw and BAM extra flavor. Also, we cat sat for our
CategoriesDinner Featured Holidays/Events Pork
Sundried Tomato and Herb Stuffed Pork
This couldn’t be easier to make. Scratch that. If someone cuts the meat in half for you, it could be a little easier. But other than that? Easy peasy. Just
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