As I geared up for Thanksgiving dinner, my thoughts turn to refrigerator space. It's at a premium, to put it mildly. The more ingredients and completed dishes I can leave out on the counter, the better. And that brings up my constant quandry. Do baked pies have to be refrigerated? But I’m big on food safety and would rather be safe than sorry. I’d like my Thanksgiving dinner to be memorable for the good time family and friends enjoyed, not their recollections of recovery from food ... read more
Farro and Brussels Sprouts with Apple
As we head into major sweet season, I crave low-fat, veggie and grain dishes. This Farro and Brussels Sprouts with Apple dish answers my cravings big time. And I think you'll like it too. Tasty and healthy. Side or salad. Vegan too, though you might not guess that when you dig in. After I decided on a low-fat, veggie and grain theme, I turned to what I had on hand. Farro in the freezer and brussels sprouts in the refrigerator. And a few apples from my CSA, with tahini that almost always ... read more
My Favorite Types of Spice Blends
When my "go to" dishes get boring, I love to experiment with spices. But not just one spice at a time. Instead, I typically head to my favorite types of spice blends. When I first learned that ... read more
Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup
This chilled cucumber yogurt soup was the result of a happy coincidence. I wrote this post years ago, but the soup is now a favorite of mine during cucumber season. I've updated it with ... read more
Simple Peach Tomato Basil Salad
Simple Peach Tomato Basil Salad was the happy result of my CSA (community supported agriculture) bounty. This month, my most flavorful peaches and tomatoes are snuggling up in this salad. Making it ... read more
Miso Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies
After a marvelous ramen meal at a DC restaurant I had a disappointing dessert. The starters, ramen, and noodle dishes were all delicious. The miso butter creme cookies not so much. Instead, they were ... read more
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