Tag Archives: home made
Kentucky Benedictine Spread
The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 4th, and this year’s race at Churchill Downs promises a staggering $3 million purse. Steeped in rituals and pageantry and beloved by many, it’s both sporting and social, with generations of racing fans gathering every year on the first Saturday in May. The signature drink […]
April 19, 2019 4:44 pm
Green Goddess Spring Socca
Just in time for Easter… Did you know your trusty BFF the Instant Pot can hard boil eggs? It’s true. The “5-5-5″ Method detailed on thekitchn.com yields perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel eggs every time. It’s my new way to do it, and I am betting it will be yours, too. I was skeptical at first, […]
April 12, 2019 5:14 pm
Kugel – A Sweet Dish for Spring
This week it’s all about Kugel. I am not Jewish, but I was a Rabbi’s secretary. It was 1989, the synagogue was close to home, and the 9 to 5 hours made it easy for me to type term papers while my husband was in graduate school. Every day was something new and it was […]
April 5, 2019 5:29 pm
Bowl of Brown – A Stew for the Night’s Watch
Winter is coming. You read that right, and I know, it is spring, but to those who are fans of dragons and thrones, Winter … Is … Coming. At long last, indeed, on April 14 the first episode of the final season of Game of Thrones premieres. Get ready to settle in. It […]
March 29, 2019 5:13 pm
Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce
A reader has requested recipes for meat. More specifically, she asks, “How do I cook meat?” There are many ways: roasting, grilling, stewing, frying, and all of them are good, but browning meat in a skillet is an easy way to get dinner on the table quickly. You know you’ve been making a recipe […]
March 22, 2019 5:22 pm
Oven Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the flowers are starting to bloom: it’s springtime in the Northwest! While it is a taste of what’s to come, if you’ve lived here long enough you know that this will most likely be short-lived. You’ll dig through your drawers to get a t-shirt and […]
March 15, 2019 4:52 pm
Dublin Lawyer
And now for something completely different… The extra light from daylight savings, the rapidly approaching arrival of spring, and the beloved celebration of St. Patrick’s Day have turned all thoughts to green. There will be green beer, Irish whiskey, potatoes galore, and some soda bread for good measure. There’s Irish Stew, Colcannon, Coddle, […]
March 8, 2019 5:42 pm
Roast Sausage with Fennel and Orange
Brighten up the last few days of winter with an easy sheet pan supper sure to get you through this final bit of the season with a smile. This Roast Sausage and Fennel with Orange is the answer to what to fix for dinner right now. The bright colors and sunny flavors are just […]
March 4, 2019 10:28 am
Snack Board – A Winner for the Oscars
It’s the Oscars! Whether you’re a movie buff who’s prescreened all of this year’s nominees or someone who doesn’t have a clue what all the fuss is about, here’s a fun food idea you can pull off with zero prep and just a tiny bit of creativity. You don’t have to be having a […]
February 23, 2019 2:31 pm
“One Banana Only” Banana Bread Muffin Tops
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day set aside to remind and encourage us to do those little things that make this world a better place. It can be as simple as holding a door open for someone, or letting a car merge in. Or noticing that the shopper behind […]
February 17, 2019 11:51 am