I got myself into a situation last week — too much sugar, and not enough food. I’m old enough to know better (!) but when I’m on vacation and enjoying special treats with special people, such things happen.
Entrées
Lax med Potatis Gratäng – Salmon and Potatoes au Gratin
“Kristina i Köket” is still waiting to be picked up by Swedish television 😄, but I have certainly enjoyed days of shopping, visiting friends, and sharing delicious meals with my daughter in Sweden.
Read moreLax med Potatis Gratäng – Salmon and Potatoes au Gratin
Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip)
“Kristina i Köket” (Kristina in the Kitchen) would be a great title for a television show! At least for the next week or so, as I visit my daughter who lives and works in the Stockholm Archipelago. She is an amazing, creative, instinctive, adventurous cook!
Thai Chili Stir Fry
Unanticipated. Surprising. Unexpected. Wow! And then there are the enthusiastic praises of my favourite son. And sadly, no leftovers.
Smoked Salmon Stuffed Acorn Squash
This has been “one of those weeks”. Too much going on. Not enough getting done. Too little energy. Not nearly enough sleep. And no groceries in the refrigerator because I don’t have time to shop. Am I alone in this situation???
Celtic Jambalaya
Years ago, while visiting the Seattle area for a music conference, we ate at a most impressive restaurant in Redmond, Washington. “The Celtic Bayou” is a mash-up of Irish pub food and Louisiana cajun dishes. Strange combo, but incredibly successful.
Southwestern Turkey Soup
This is the third type of soup I’ve made this week. Can you tell that I LOVE the coolness of autumn, and the opportunity to make more substantial and comforting food? This has a little bit of heat, but is surprisingly simple and quick to make.
Poultry Seasoning Blend
I love making seasoning blends from scratch – curry powder, taco seasoning, you name it. Maybe it’s a control issue, a little defiance against over-priced packaging from the store, or the fact that I don’t plan far enough in advance to know every ingredient for my menu. Either way, custom-mixed seasoning blends are the way to go.
Creamy Cauliflower and Smoked Pork Chop Soup with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
I found a new obsession — smoked pork chops! Seriously! Whoever thought of smoking pork chops? Brilliant!!!
Read moreCreamy Cauliflower and Smoked Pork Chop Soup with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
Pressure Cooker Asian Beef & Broccoli
I grew up eating “Chinese take-out” almost every Sunday after church. We picked up chow mein with extra rice packed in little white boxes and brought it to my grandparent’s house in Minneapolis. Life in the 1970’s meant it probably wasn’t very authentic Asian food, but it was tradition. And we loved it.
