Pesto is a brilliant invention, and not just because it’s so good. Sometimes, herb plants have a way of getting out of control. Especially mint. It’s an incredibly aggressive plant. I have some growing in my Aerogarden, and it grew so much that the roots went right through the filter & started to clog the pump and…
Tag: from scratch
Homemade Hot Cocoa
The queen of all comfort foods is, in fact, a beverage! And the queen does not come from a box, she’s made from scratch. Okay, I’ll admit it, when my kids were little, I bought the boxed stuff, too. Store brand, even. But no more. It’s really incredibly easy, and takes less than 2 minutes…
The Best Homemade Brown Gravy
Thick, rich, deeply flavored brown gravy. A roast turkey seems naked without it! There’s a longstanding tradition in my family that you get to choose the dinner menu on your birthday. For me, that meant that not only would I get to have my favorite dinner (roast pork with Lawrey salt rub, applesauce, & corn on the cob)…
Easy Sprouted Wheat Bread
Best whole wheat bread I’ve ever had! So light, you might not even notice that it’s healthy whole wheat. So moist, I didn’t bother with butter. A while back, I was ordering some things from King Arthur Flour and just needed a little bump to put me into free shipping range. Looking around for something new to…
Sauerbraten Style Pork Chops
Just look at these chops, aren’t they gorgeous? They weren’t on my shopping list, but I had to buy them. I learned years ago from my dad that if the butcher says something is particularly good that day, you ignore your list & take the butcher’s advice. My sister gave me this recipe a long time ago…
Moroccan-Style Haddock
I returned this week from a cruise vacation, feeling rather…large. Too many calories, too much salt. I may have over-indulged my love of creme brulée. Let’s just call it “aversion therapy,” shall we? I know, you feel so sorry for me, don’t you? We did have a lovely time. Warm weather, the sound and smell…
Soy Sauced Chicken With Olives
This recipe has long been a favorite in our family, and it just keeps getting better. I’ve tweaked it over the years to improve the flavor, decrease the sodium, and streamline the preparation. I think you’ll really enjoy it. It’s quick & easy enough to make after you get home from work, but it tastes…
Curry Leaf Potatoes With Mint & Cilantro
I’m new to cooking with curry leaves, although I’ve wanted to try them for quite some time. From what I’ve read, if you want the best flavor from them, you need the fresh leaves. One day, when I was in a local Asian market looking for toor dal, I spotted some very fresh-looking curry leaves…
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