Looking for new recipes for salmon? If you love salmon and eat it often, you will appreciate these three recipes for salmon that make this incredibly nutritious fish even more appealing. Salmon is a popular fish because of its versatility and meaty texture–even my twin six-year-old grandsons love salmon! It gives me joy watching them […]
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Elote – Mexican Street Corn
Summer’s bounty of garden fresh vegetables seems even more precious as we deal with the difficulties of pandemics and protests. Nothing beats a juicy, vine ripe heirloom tomato or the sweet crunch of summer corn. Creamy, salty Mexican street corn Elote has become a cultural phenomenon among American diners. What Makes Mexican Street Corn So […]
10 Best Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas
We’ve all heard many times over that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. One of the best ways to make sure you’re eating a healthy breakfast is to opt for a plant-based breakfast. When you begin your day with a healthy whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) meal it provides much-needed energy and, according to […]
Cooking Academy: the Best French Onion Soup
The Essex is a unique culinary resort and spa in Burlington, Vermont, and where I learned to make the best French Onion Soup ever. Color me curious when I heard about The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa in Burlington. This unique hotel restored the vestiges of a former culinary school and combines cooking classes […]
Provencal Tomatoes from The Camp and Cabin Cookbook
Camping enthusiasts looking to expand their meal repertoire beyond hamburgers and hot dogs need The Camp and Cabin Cookbook in their life! One look at this recipe for Provencal Tomatoes cooked in a cast iron skillet over hot coals and you’ll vow to step it up a notch on your next camping or glamping expedition. […]
“Some Like it Hot” Pepper Cheese, Chipotle, Mango + Pineapple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Thinking ahead to April and National Grilled Cheese Month! And, in honor of that, I’m reviving my Pepper Jack, chipotle, mango, pineapple grilled cheese creation because Some Like It Hot!! Indeed it is, and when I was approached by Tillamook to be a partner in their Grilled Cheese Recipepalooza, a month-long event dedicated to sharing Grilled […]
Homemade Kimchi – Learning About Fermented Foods
If you’re new to preserving and fermenting at home, your mind will be blown at how easy it is! Today, I, and a bevy of curious food bloggers, had the opportunity to make our own kimchi (or kimchee) and curtido (or cortido), kimchi’s El Salvadoran counterpart, from master preserver Ernest Miller at Melissa’s Produce. The […]
Penne Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Red Potatoes and Spring Vegetables
This is the fourth in my series featuring the popular potato, America’s favorite starch, in four main dish vegetarian recipes that are quick and easy enough to prepare on a weeknight after work, school, soccer practice, during homework time, etc. All are vegetarian recipes perfect for #MeatlessMonday, or Tuesday through Sunday. Jump to Recipe My […]
Shrimp With Pommery Mustard Sauce
Versatile sauces are a secret weapon at any time of year, but especially when entertaining during the holidays! As promised, here is the recipe for Pommery Mustard Sauce served with Spaghettini’s Shrimp Pommery that caught my attention at their recent 30th Anniversary celebration. Spaghettini’s Shrimp Pommery The sauce — and super fresh, perfectly cooked shrimp, […]
Baked Brown Ale Potato Cheddar Enchiladas from Food on Tap Cookbook
Who isn’t a craft beer drinker these days what with the explosion of independent craft brewers in nearly every state of the Union? But have you tried cooking with your favorite brew? Admittedly, I am not an aficionado of craft beers, I am but a casual imbiber who enjoys a couple of cold IPAs on […]