I love re-purposing leftovers and making a stir fry accomplishes another goal as well - to use up vegetables from my CSA in my fridge. Here I am using some leftover steak but you could really use any leftover meat for this recipe. I was experimenting with various flavors and it ... Continue Reading
Main Dishes
Roast Bone-In Lamb Shoulder with Cinnamon and Fennel
I was interested in doing something fresh and new with the lamb shoulder roasts I have in my deep freezer. I lucked out on the inspiration front when I saw that fennel was in my CSA box this week. Building on the brisket recipe from last week which had such a great balance of ... Continue Reading
Maple Cider Brisket
I have tried many brisket recipes over the years and actually don't love many of them. I used to make one with the famous onion soup mix but certainly can't make that now given all the MSG and fake food nasty chemicals in it. I also make a mean southwestern style recipe which I ... Continue Reading
Coconut Milk Braised Beef and Collard Greens
This is a favorite winter recipe in our house. You might think a child would balk at the vegetable heavy ingredient list – and believe me, at first my child did. But after she tasted the delicious sauce she couldn't resist and has always ended up eating a heaping serving. You can ... Continue Reading
Cilantro Pesto Crusted Salmon
I made this amazing cilantro pesto this past weekend and thought it would be great on top of salmon. Ingredients for the Pesto 2 bunches of fresh cilantro ½ cup crispy pecans 4 cloves garlic Salt to taste ½ cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Directions Blend ... Continue Reading
Coconut Milk Poached Salmon
This delicious recipe is quick and easy to prepare. I absolutely love the Indian inspired spice combination of cardamom and cumin seeds. If you haven't tried these spices before, I highly recommend you get some and try this recipe – you will not be disappointed! The best part ... Continue Reading
