One year for a big holiday meal I bought an uncured ham. Afterward we had a huge amount of leftover ham, and I had to find creative ways for us to consume it all. Though I don’t serve ham for holidays nowadays, I still buy it in smaller portions so that I can make these recipes, which are family favourites. They should prove handy ideas … Continue reading 4 Dairy Free Recipes for Leftover Ham
I’ll take a freshly baked pig in a blanket over a standard hot dog any day. For years I have been making my own dough to wrap our pigs in a blanket. They are family-friendly and very portable, which makes them a great choice for eating on the go. Today I tried adding a pretzel coating, and as you can see, the crunchy coating was … Continue reading Pretzel Coated Pigs in a Blanket
Our summertime lunches have alternated between pasta, sandwiches, and assorted kinds of pancakes. Making pancakes for lunch takes hardly any more time than cooking pasta. And we are big fans of pancakes with a side of bacon or sausage. It runs in the family I suppose, since pancakes were what my grandmother was making nearly every day for lunch or dinner before she had to … Continue reading Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberry Peach Sauce: A Gluten Free Recipe
A savoury dish that features cardamom? Count me in. My first bites of this pilaf with beef were at a friend’s house. When she told me that there were no other spices used besides cardamom, I could hardly believe it. So I remembered her description of how to make it. This recipe would be a delicious new way to stretch the locally raised beef and … Continue reading Cardamom-Scented Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas and Lamb
Because of their versatility, these noodles are an excellent springboard toward a simple meal. Chickpeas were the star this time, though other variations of this flavorful Asian-inspired recipe include tofu, shrimp, chicken, and pork. In one form or another, these saucy noodles appear at least every other week in my menu plan. And meatless or otherwise, this entree revels in its perfectly balanced sauce. Whatever tweaking … Continue reading Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry with Chickpeas or Tofu
All mangoes are not created equal. Ataulfo mangoes, sometime called Manilla mangoes, boast a sweet, creamy orange flesh that has a smoother taste than run-of-the-mill mangoes with red and green skin. Whenever I see a good looking mango, I buy it. Recently I brought home a five-pound box of mangoes, which prompted me to attempt making a sweet-and-salty entree to serve over rice. To my … Continue reading Mango Chicken Curry
Swirls and Spice 