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Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple or mango chutney, coarsely chopped 2 cups leftover shredded turkey meat 1 ⅓ cups warm gravy Salt, as needed 1 cup leftover stuffing 1 ounce mild blue cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 hoagie rolls, split 1.    In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, mayonnaise… Read More »

¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple or mango chutney, coarsely chopped 2 cups leftover shredded turkey meat 1 ⅓ cups warm gravy Salt, as needed 1 cup leftover stuffing 1 ounce mild blue cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 hoagie rolls, split 1.    In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, mayonnaise… Read More »

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Yield Serves 4 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1/4 cup cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced radishes 4 cups watercress 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled… Read More »

Yield Serves 4 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1/4 cup cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced radishes 4 cups watercress 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled… Read More »

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

1 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 1 bag (12 oz.) cranberries, fresh or frozen* 1/2 cup currants or raisins 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 tsp. garlic, fresh or jarred, minced 3/4 tsp. cumin, ground 1 lb. turkey breast cutlets 1/2 cup spreadable… Read More »

1 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 1 bag (12 oz.) cranberries, fresh or frozen* 1/2 cup currants or raisins 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 tsp. garlic, fresh or jarred, minced 3/4 tsp. cumin, ground 1 lb. turkey breast cutlets 1/2 cup spreadable… Read More »

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

This recipe is for more remoulade and quite a few sliced green tomatoes.  The sandwich directions are for 1 sandwich. Save the sauce and the extra tomatoes and prepare some shrimp with the extra tomatoes and sauce. Remoulade:           1/2 cup finely chopped shallots     4 cloves garlic, minced                      1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1/4 cup… Read More »

This recipe is for more remoulade and quite a few sliced green tomatoes.  The sandwich directions are for 1 sandwich. Save the sauce and the extra tomatoes and prepare some shrimp with the extra tomatoes and sauce. Remoulade:           1/2 cup finely chopped shallots     4 cloves garlic, minced                      1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1/4 cup… Read More »

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves  midribs removed juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed salt & pepper, to taste hot red pepper flakes, to taste 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or  Asiago or Parmesan 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread Instructions: 1.  … Read More »

4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves  midribs removed juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed salt & pepper, to taste hot red pepper flakes, to taste 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or  Asiago or Parmesan 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread Instructions: 1.  … Read More »

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Romanesco Broccoli can be used in any way that you would use broccoli or cauliflower. If I am having a dinner party I have used Romanesque broccoli as part of the centerpiece before I cook with it.  It looks beautiful with apples both green and red around it and it does become a conversation piece… Read More »

Romanesco Broccoli can be used in any way that you would use broccoli or cauliflower. If I am having a dinner party I have used Romanesque broccoli as part of the centerpiece before I cook with it.  It looks beautiful with apples both green and red around it and it does become a conversation piece… Read More »

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons apple juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced Ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, cut diagonally across the grain into 1/2-inch-by-3-inch strips 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 head broccoli, stems trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch rounds,… Read More »

3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons apple juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced Ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, cut diagonally across the grain into 1/2-inch-by-3-inch strips 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 head broccoli, stems trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch rounds,… Read More »

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

2 small purple or green kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed of woody bits 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped or grated on the large holes of a box grater 1/2 small green chili, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 – 1/2  cup (or more)… Read More »

2 small purple or green kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed of woody bits 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped or grated on the large holes of a box grater 1/2 small green chili, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 – 1/2  cup (or more)… Read More »