2010 Archives
Miso-Glazed Fish
Salmon on the grill is hard to beat right now – the heat stays outside and so does the mess. Pretty perfect in my book. This miso glaze is easy and beyond delicious. I can’t decide what’s most appealing about miso – the quick flavor it adds to dishes, the fact that it packs big…
One of my Favorite Summer Dishes: Saute of Tomatoes and Okra with Bacon
Since I’m about as northern as they come (I’ve spent my whole life in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota), I never knew how much I like fresh okra. But oh do I like it, it’s become one of my very favorite vegetables, especially in this simple, pretty saute. There’s nothing slimy about this dish –…
Salad Lyonnaise: Salad with Poached Egg and Bacon
I’ll keep this simple. I made this version of Salad Lyonnaise for dinner tonight, for John, for Father’s Day, and it was sublime. If you want to go to the recipe after the video, click on the “article” link. If you take nothing else away from this demonstration, let it be how incredibly easy it…
Strawberry-Rhubarb Buttermilk Pudding Cake
My friend Susie & I headed back to the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market this morning. This time we chose a Saturday so we could breakfast on a bratwurst (relish, mustard, thank you) while scoping out the bounty. We snagged pea pods, green beans, okra, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, dried black lentils, kale, and pork sausage. Suz was…
Father’s Day…Brunch!
If the father in your life loves a good barbecue, then by all means grill away. I’m right there with him. But if you’re looking for a new twist…how about brunch? (That’s my Daddy-O, with me the day I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and my no-longer-so-little sis Etta.) My husband (painting above by…
Newly Minted: Almond-Mint Pesto, Gin & Tonic with Grapefruit & Mint
If mint over-runneth your garden – chives too, for that matter – then this pesto is for you. It’s surprisingly mild, luscious with toasted almonds and olive oil (no cheese). It makes a quick, lovely dinner, especially tossed with fresh tomatoes (as written) or a handful or two of your favorite lightly sauteed vegetables. (My…
The First Thing I Ever Cooked: Buttermilk Pancakes (Gluten-Free Adaptable)
Shauna – aka Gluten-Free Girl – tweeted over the weekend about a fun project she thought up for today. She invited food bloggers anywhere and everywhere to post about The First Thing They Ever Cooked. When I saw her tweet, I smiled and sent myself a reminder email titled, “Buttermilk Pancakes!” (That’s what I do…
Potato-Asparagus Frittata
You’re home from work, tired, starving, needing something warm and nourishing. Don’t forget about eggs, a staple in our kitchen, showing up for lunch and dinner as often as for breakfast. We poach, fry, flip, boil, and scramble them into any number of our favorite dishes, included this easy, delicious frittata. Basically an open-faced omelet,…
Gilding a BLT
Have you seen the movie Spanglish? It’s not a terrible movie, especially given The Sandwich – a scene-stealer, developed by French Laundry Chef Thomas Keller. Basically a BLT, with the sumptuous addition of melted cheese and a fried egg. Adam Sandler’s character lovingly prepares it all, step-by-step, then pours himself a tall, cold beer to…
Strawberries
Locally-grown strawberries are all over the Twin Cities’ farmer’s markets right now so get thee out to partake. They’re naughty good, except not naughty. Very few experiences in life can claim the same. Indulge freely as is or with a little cream (ooh). If you’re in the mood to bake, try Strawberry Shortcakes, Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie,…