Here's another lunch idea straight from the garden! I picked about five small beets with greens. The greens I cleaned, de-veined and chopped roughly. I also chopped a bit of onion and a garlic clove. The beets, I scrubbed and set in boiling water for about ten minutes. When they came out, I ran them … Continue reading Beet Crostini
Recipes
Spicy Swiss Chard with Chickpeas
One of the plants that is doing really well in my garden already is Swiss Chard. This is a new plant for me. I had a coupon for buy-one-get-one seeds so I grabbed a packet of Swiss Chard. It's a lovely plant, with such beautiful color. I love the red and yellow stems. I'm learning … Continue reading Spicy Swiss Chard with Chickpeas
Kale Caesar Salad
I tried out a new recipe tonight from a gorgeous cookbook a friend gave me years ago called The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson. Kale season is in full swing so I was excited to find her recipe entitled "Kale Caesar with Polenta Croutons." It is simple and delicious. I made a few small modifications. … Continue reading Kale Caesar Salad
A Delicious Breakfast from the Garden
Asparagus season is almost over but I have been greatly enjoying the handfuls of fresh stalks in the morning. Here's my favorite breakfast of the moment. Take a thick slice of homemade or crusty bread and toast it. Spread some lemon goat cheese on it. Sauté asparagus shoots in olive oil until they turn bright … Continue reading A Delicious Breakfast from the Garden
First Kale Recipe of the Season
I love kale. It is such a versatile, nutrient-dense and hearty green. I grow it in my garden every year. This year I started some seedlings in a cold frame that I built back in February. They were slow to take off with the gray, cold days. Just this past week though, the little … Continue reading First Kale Recipe of the Season
Lavender Dandelion Muffins
When I set out picking dandelions yesterday, my intention was to make an infusion for jelly. Arriving home with a basket of the happy yellow flowers, though, I felt inspired to try something new. I got a new cookbook, Recipes From The Herbalist's Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson, and I've been trying out recipes from it. … Continue reading Lavender Dandelion Muffins
8 Grain No-Knead Bread
My family can eat bread like there's no tomorrow. We easily go through a loaf in a day. So for me, baking bread is about flavor but also about economy. I can make a loaf of hearty, flavorful, preservative-free bread for far less than it costs to buy a similar loaf at the store. Usually … Continue reading 8 Grain No-Knead Bread
Taco Party Refried Beans + “Fancy Water”
Baxter turned seven last month but his party had to be delayed due to my husband's injury. Today was the day to finally celebrate. While the boys were off jumping the afternoon away at the trampoline park, I stayed home to prep the food. Baxter loves tacos so a Taco Party it was! I found … Continue reading Taco Party Refried Beans + “Fancy Water”
Crockpot Chicken Broth
I made a roasted spatchcocked chicken one night last week for dinner. Whenever I make a whole chicken, I always cook down the carcass to make a rich bone broth. Here’s how I do it. Pull off as much meat as you can from the bones. I save a pile for us and a pile … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken Broth
Christmas Morning French Toast Casserole
We had Christmas round 2 this morning with the boys and after the rapture of opening presents it was time for some breakfast. The boys blasted through two whole trays of bacon but for me the real treat was a recipe I received from my mother-in-law a few years ago. Enjoy! Christmas Morning French Toast … Continue reading Christmas Morning French Toast Casserole
