Some times I long for simpler days. I even get twinges of nostalgia for the pioneer times – neighbours had to work together, houses were small and easy to maintain, divorce was unheard of, children didn’t stare at an iPad all day long, and mealtime was a family affair.
Carlotta
Maple-Rum Glazed Green Beans
There are very few veggie dishes that make me dance with delight. This is not only simple, but has incredible texture and flavour contrasts that will make your tongue sing some crazy song.
Amazing Pellet Smoked Chicken Breast
I got a new toy! Actually, it’s something I have wanted for several years now, but hesitated because of uncertainty. Not uncertainty that a new pellet smoker would be a great addition to my cooking arsenal, but uncertainty that I am “up” for a new style of cooking. All of that hesitancy was completely unfounded … Read more Amazing Pellet Smoked Chicken Breast
Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
Sometimes it feels like egg bakes conjure up images of elegant bridal showers and dainty women’s teas. Think of flowers, lace, beautifully wrapped gifts, damask tablecloths, and egg bake. This one, however, is the exact opposite of delicate. It is for carnivores who love brunch, and are not afraid to eat it! Tossing hash browns … Read more Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
Vanilla Bean Pudding Mix
Long ago and far away I had large glass jars with dry mixes for everything – waffles, soups, muffins, hot cocoa, pudding, etc. Days spent at the farm with little kids under foot were made simpler that way, and edible gifts were created in pretty canning jars with the “help” of said kids.
Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry Made With Pantry Ingredients
I hope that I’m not the only person who runs out of fresh produce! Life gets busy, meals get eaten, and the produce aisle in our local grocery store seems like a distant fantasy. While teriyaki tastes better when made with fresh garlic, fresh onions, and fresh ginger, some times the best I can do … Read more Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry Made With Pantry Ingredients
Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in his journals: “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” Friendship is one of those most-precious gifts that should never be neglected. You know with full confidence which friends you trust most — those that will continue to love you … Read more Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham
Creamed Mushrooms (Svampstuvning)
“Stewed” anything is an ugly word in the English language. When you stew something, you basically cook it slowly – in its own juices – which brings amazing flavour to any dish. But in Swedish, “stuvning” introduces other lovely liquids to enhance. Like CREAM.
Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce
“Jerk” was a term we were not allowed to use growing up. It was right up there with “shut up”, “stupid”, “ain’t”, and other such phrases. We may have been sweet girls — no potty mouths allowed — but we still thought some terms were really funny. Imagine our near-hysterics as the pastor at our … Read more Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce
Fennel Spice Rub
Fennel is one of those mysterious vegetables that find their way into lots of dishes at fine restaurants, but the average home cook seldom thinks of using it. In fact, every single time I purchase fennel bulbs at our local small town grocer, the cashier asks what it is. They are missing out on something wonderful!
