15 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Mint, Peas, Soup
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Chives, crème frâiche, frozen peas, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mint, olive oil, onion, Onions, stock
Peas are taken for granted. They are served on the side of something else and well, they’re green and most people like them. You know, we really need to take another look at peas. This soup is superb for a hot summer night. It beautiful. It’s refreshing and more importantly, it is delicious. Continue reading
06 Monday Aug 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Fish, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Salads
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Celery, cucumbers, frozen peas, Greek-style yogurt, imitation crab meat, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemongrass, Miracle Whip, red onion, Thai basil
This is a summer salad if there ever was one. It’s perfect when the temperature soars, as it’s been doing here in the Carolinas, so this seems like the perfect dinner, giving me a delicious, quick, cold meal loaded with flavor, giving me just that little extra time I need to unpack more boxes…Yippee!!! Continue reading
17 Tuesday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Imitation Crabmeat, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pan-Frying, Potatoes, Shrimp
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broth, butter, capers, Celery, cooked shrimp, dried potato flakes, Fennel, fresh herbs, frozen peas, garlic granules, imitation crab meat, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, rice flour, Scallions, vegetable oil
I really do so enjoy imitation crab meat. I know it’s not crab meat. I just like it. It’s never fishy when it’s heated. It has a nice consistency, it’s easy to work with and it just tastes so good. And it was really good in these patties. Continue reading
22 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Peas, Vegetarian
Flavored hummus seems to be all the rage these days. And with good reason. It’s very tasty stuff. Peas and mint are a natural combination. The lovely cool green just screams summer. Continue reading
03 Sunday Jun 2018
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bacon, bacon fat, broccoli florets, carrot, cilantro, Clementines, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger root, jasmine rice, onion, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce
Whaaaaat? Clementines, in fried rice? There are all sorts of recipes in Asian cooking that use orange/Mandarin/tangerine. Orange chicken? Tangerine Beef (or chicken)? So why not fried rice? Oh, you noticed the bacon, too, did you? Continue reading
19 Thursday Apr 2018
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asparagus, avocado, fresh herbs, frozen peas, Granny Smith apple, lettuce, pea leaves, pear, Scallions, vinaigrette
This is a beautiful salad. It positively screams “Spring”! It’s green…really green. And it has texture, as well as a velvety quality from the lettuces. The Mustard-Maple Vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for the salad. Continue reading
23 Thursday Nov 2017
Posted in Casserole, Herbs, Leftovers, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken, Supper
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béchamel sauce, Carrots, Celery, chicken broth, cooked chicken, dry white wine, flour tortillas, frozen peas, Garlic, heavy cream, herbs, Leeks, Mushrooms, rice flour, shredded cheese
These probably aren’t what you think of when you think of enchiladas. And that’s okay. Though these aren’t very traditional, they are truly delicious. They are also a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey…timely, huh? Continue reading
15 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in Asian, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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broth, Carrots, Chinese greens, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger, Green beans, lemongrass, lime juice, ramen, Scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds
I found a nice Asian market here in South Florida. I love Asian markets with their offal, their weird and wonderful fish and shellfish and their greens. I love their greens. I was thrilled to discover Chrysanthemum leaves or Tong Ho. Continue reading
05 Monday Sep 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Salads, Shrimp
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Celery, cilantro, citrus zest, cooked shrimp, cucumber, frozen peas, lettuce, radishes, Scallions, Spices, wasabi, yogurt
This is wonderful on a hot day. And there are still have a few hot days around. This is a riff on the shrimp salad my mother used to make. She used canned shrimp, because we didn’t get much fresh or frozen shrimp in the Northern Plains back in the day. But, we’ve come a long way baby. Continue reading
19 Friday Dec 2014
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
I make different slaws at different times of the year. This is one of my Winter Slaws. It is a combination of Savoy cabbage, carrots, peas, dried cranberries, scallions and cilantro. Continue reading
