My journey of cooking, gardening, preserving and more
Cold outside? This is rustic, hearty and delicious. And as far as soups go, this is a very easy one to make. It’s called Zuppa Toscana or Tuscan Soup and it involves kale – a nutritional powerhouse. I learned this recipe many moons ago and, …
I love soup and making udon noodle soup at home is a great way to highlight a lot of beautiful veggies in one dish. I threw this one together the other night with what I had on hand and when I served it for dinner, …
Winter has definitely arrived here in Northern Illinois. It’s cold and daylight is in short supply so of course, I find myself making more soups, stews, and braises. On New Years Day I roasted a semi-boneless leg of lamb with garlic and herbs that we …
I grew up on this dish and it’s still a favorite of mine on a cold winter night. There are probably hundreds of variations on this and my own recipe often changes depending on what I have on hand. The basics to this dish are …
The second the weather starts to cool off, I kick into comfort food mode. I love making braised dishes and soups in the fall and winter, don’t you? Beef brisket with root veggies in a tomato and red wine sauce is a perfect recipe to …
Looking for an easy, delicious lamb shoulder chop marinade recipe? If you don’t believe me, be sure to read the comments. This is one of my favorite ways to make lamb and I’m sorry, but here’s the only photo I captured from this dinner: This is …
Pesto is pretty versatile – I serve it over hot pasta or make a cold pasta salad with it, I spread it on toasted baguette slices for an easy appetizer, I brush a bit of it on chicken before roasting…the possibilities seem endless. Pesto is …