Vegetables
« Previous EntriesGreen Beans and Carrots with Charmoula Sauce
January 15, 2012 | No Comments »
While visiting my sister I found this recipe from a magazine called ”Fine Cooking“. Timing could not have been better since I was looking for something to pair with a prime rib for our Christmas Eve dinner. This sauce, just like a pesto that has a smokey flavor from the Read the rest of this entry »
Joy’s Potato Latkes
January 1, 2012 | No Comments »
I had the pleasure of visiting my friend Joy in her home for lunch. Our goal, to teach me her method of preparing ”potato latkes”. A tradition during hanukkah, latkes are a fried pancake made of potatoes, onion, flour and eggs. You can serve these pancakes ungarnished, or sweet and savory Read the rest of this entry »
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
December 7, 2011 | No Comments »
This was a very light and fresh salad. Not only delicious, but also full of so much nutrition. I was a little unsure because the kale and brussels sprouts are not cooked. However once dressed with the olive oil lemon juice mixture, pecorino cheese, and toasted alomonds it was perfect!
There are a few different types of Kale, Read the rest of this entry »
LooLoo’s Pasta Salad
July 30, 2011 | No Comments »
From the recipe archive perfect for this warm weather. I like to make this on a sunday that I pair with a grilled piece of meat or fish, and the rest we
have during the week for leftovers as a side dish. Please enjoy!
There’s nothing better during the summer time, than a big bowl of pasta salad loaded with lot’s of fresh and healthy ingredients. We like to eat it with grilled meat; chicken breast, hanger steak, fish, etc., that we Read the rest of this entry »
Spinach Salad with a Fig Balsamic Vinegar
June 25, 2011 | No Comments »
From the recipe archives of 2008…it’s finally summer… this salad is a must!!
A perfect salad for a summer evening. I was so anxious to try this salad after I saw my friend Cherie having it for lunch one day. The smell of the Fig balsamic vinegar made my mouth water. It has a wonderful sweet flavor. This recipe was so easy, healthy and quick for a weeknight supper that I decided to take it a step further and double the dressing Read the rest of this entry »
Fusilli with Coppa
February 6, 2011 | No Comments »
Your probably saying “hmmm”, what is fusilli with coppa? Well my friends this is a pasta dish that my friend Marge has been making for a very long time, her family loves it! Finally, finally I wrote down her ingredients and made it last week for my husband. We loved it, a light and fresh pasta that is perfect for a weeknight. The coppa offeres a Read the rest of this entry »
LooLoo’s 15 Bean Soup
December 5, 2010 | No Comments »
The storm is coming in today so we must make soup, oh yes! 15 bean soup and fresh popovers, absolutely lovely! An afternoon project but worth every minute. 15 bean soup consists of various types of dried beans, peas, and lentils, which are loaded with lots of nutrition and taste. To our simmering beans we add Read the rest of this entry »
Sauteed Brussells Sprouts with Smoked Ham and Toasted Walnuts
November 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
This Thanksgiving, we were not hosting, so my one and only job was to bring one vegetable side dish (and of course a
bottle of wine). I had found this recipe for Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Smoked Ham and decided to give it a try. Not only was it very good, it was very easy to put together. I was a little concerned because I had to prepare it a few hours in advance, but I think we were better off letting it Read the rest of this entry »
Fern’s Scalloped Potatoes with Fresh Chard
November 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Updated from the recipe archive, originally posted in 2008. It’s Thanksgiving 2010 and these wonderful scalloped potatoes are back by popular demand. Please enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Scalloped potatoes with fresh chard, a part of our thanksgiving meal, was so good that there was was hardly anything left over. What a great idea of adding a nice Read the rest of this entry »
Award Winning Chili
November 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
There are many stories and legends about where chili originated from. My first thought was Mexico but maybe not. According to this link here, the first recipe for chili was put on paper in the 17th century by a beauful nun, sister Mary Agreda from Spain. This outstanding chili recipe came from the “Chili and chocolate” cook off that I recently attended at Read the rest of this entry »