I used to think asparagus was disgusting. Slimy and stinky, usually served with cheez sauce (okay, probably real cheese but it looked a lot like cheez-whiz)- that was the asparagus of my childhood. My niece used to eat it straight from the can which might be the only thing more disgusting than covered in bright… Continue reading Lemonized Asparagus Hummus
Category: Vegetarian Entree
Summer Lovin’ Salad
It’s not summer yet, I know. In fact, I started this post while procrastinating on a trip to the backyard a certain someone in the house jumped the gun a bit and planted already in direct opposition to tonight’s frost advisory. I think most of what’s out there can handle the chill in the air but… Continue reading Summer Lovin’ Salad
Carrot Mushroom Barley Stew
Or, Mushroom Carrot Barley Stew. Or even Barley Stew with carrots and mushrooms. Also includes kale, carrots, onions and ginger. Earlier this week, I tweeted about prepping for a pork stew in the slow cooker. I cut the veggies and combined things in plastic containers so that come morning, Chris could just toss things in,… Continue reading Carrot Mushroom Barley Stew
Making it up as I go along, part deux
Now this, I really did just make up as I went along. I had to make a dish to pass for Thursday’s holiday luncheon at work. I planned to make something like the squash risotto but then I just did not feel like doing all the stirring required. And cutting up a hard, awkwardly shaped… Continue reading Making it up as I go along, part deux
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