Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

Salmon Omelet

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

I had a little leftover salmon, hollandaise, and an egg white from last night's dinner, so I added one whole egg this morning and made myself an omelet. An unusually delicious way to start off my morning :-)

Salmon en Papillote with Hollandaise Sauce

Monday, October 11th, 2010

I love preparing fish this way - it's so simple and really lets the fish shine. This works equally well on the grill too. I made a very small batch of hollandaise, as it's quite rich and I didn't want any leftovers sitting around. Salmon en Papillote ...

Pot Roast

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Tonight's dinner was pot roast. I followed my usual recipe, except that I cooked it in my big deep covered lodge skillet at 250 degrees F in the oven for about 4 hours instead of using the crockpot The chuck roast I got this time was bone in, ...

Chicken Piccata

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

My take on chicken piccata was dinner tonight. The pasta was a real treat as we're still trying to keep our refined carb intake down. Yum!

CSA Box Week 17

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

It's the second to last week of the summer CSA season, but I've already signed up for the winter extension into December :-) Free-Range Eggs Lettuce-Green Romaine Arugula-Cut Winter Squash-Farmer Tomatoes-Sungold Tomatoes-Sungold Squash-Farmers Choice Peppers-Mixed Bell Pluot-Dapple Dandy Plums-Angelina Peach-September Sun Apples-Gala

Smoked Sausage and Brussels Sprouts

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

An easy, fast, and tasty dinner for a night when we were both feeling wiped out! I used our favorite chicken smoked sausage. Smoked Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Serves 2 generously 1 large link, 14 oz, smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds 1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half ...

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Honeyed Apples

Monday, October 4th, 2010

This is another great recipe inspired by Fine Cooking. Pork and apples are a time honored combination, especially for fall, and this version is quite good. I'm not much of a fan of scallions (the whole not cooked to death onion = migraine thing :-P ...

Roasted Potatoes

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

An easy and tasty side dish! Potatoes are a good healthy starch, and roasting them makes a nice crispy exterior with a tender interior. You can easily change the seasonings to match your tastes and the rest of your meal. I often add thyme and oregano. Roasted Potatoes Serves ...

Pan Seared Lamb Chops and Roasted Summer Squash

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Pan seared lamb chops and some roasted summer squash for an easy and tasty dinner.

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

This is a delicious meal that I've made before. I recently bought shaoxing rice wine, and I really liked the depth that it added! Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps Serves 4 For the chicken: 1.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs, diced 1 egg white 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine, dry sherry, or sake For the ...