The prospect of wild rice, maple syrup, and rhubarb together on a plate enticed me to get my waffle iron out again. The resulting crisp, nutty waffles tasted wonderful on their own, but adding cherry-rhubarb maple syrup was a perfect complement to the waffles. Complex and hefty enough to be a stand-alone meal, I didn’t even miss having bacon. Never have I tasted a heartier … Continue reading Wild Rice Waffles with Pecans (GF)
Sweet side dish or dessert? Normally rice pudding can be both. With its layers of pineapple and fluffy meringue, this one is definitely angling for the dessert table at your next potluck or family gathering. Rice pudding is versatility in edible form. As a sweet side or a comforting dessert, it complements almost any type of spice palette, from Mexican to Indian to Scandanavian dishes. … Continue reading Triple Layer Pina Colada Rice Pudding
Rosy red radishes and emerald greens pair together in this seasonal risotto. Topped with toasted pecans, you will find that the sweet, savoury, and hint-of-bitter flavours balance one another beautifully. This novel twist on risotto makes an elegant side dish or vegan main course. There seems to be some confusion as to when summer starts. It’s May, and I say that spring is still here. … Continue reading Roasted Radish Risotto
This colorful Mexican-spiced frittata boasts bell peppers, onions, black beans, and tomatoes in a unique golden crust made from millet. Cinco de Mayo was not something I celebrated until I joined my high school’s Spanish club. Long before that, however, my eating out included heaps of Tex-Mex food. Take a look at this map: Each State’s Distinctive Most Cuisine. Oklahoma, where I grew up, ranks … Continue reading Mexican Frittata with Millet Crust
An intense craving for creamy banana pudding hit last week and would not relent until I got to enjoy it again. Quite a popular dessert back in the ’80s, it had been years since I had gotten my fix. Back in the day, vanilla cookie wafers were very popular and were central to the pudding’s success. Thankfully, I have discovered how to make vanilla cookie … Continue reading Banana Pudding Icebox Cake
Spring rains have finally settled the dust on the streets; puddles lie everywhere. Grey skies and a slight chill in the air make me want to stay inside and make soup. Not something from a can with long list of ingredients, but slowly simmered, freshly cut mushroom soup, with plenty of onion and some diced shallot thrown in for good measure. I’ve made fresh mushroom … Continue reading Creamy Mushroom Soup with Cashew Milk
Swirls and Spice 