One of many variations on a theme but significantly different enough to make me want to post the recipe. While on Christmas vacation, Chris and I dined at a place called the Dock Cafe in Stillwater, Minnesota, overlooking the frozen St. Croix River. It was a total guess and a lucky one in the… Continue reading Mushroom Risotto, v. 12,005,359,359
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
Jambalaya
Monday happened to land Chris and I in Livonia for an appointment. This was a good turn of events as I had to exchange a mis-sewn chair cover purchased at IKEA back in October. This also became an opportunity to visit Whole Foods. We used the GPS to find the closest one (to IKEA) which… Continue reading Jambalaya
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing
Tomorrow is my work holiday luncheon. Rather than pay $8, I signed up to bring a dish. I’ve been wanting to do a roasted vegetable dish since before Thanksgiving so I decided to make a salad. Garnering inspiration from Eating Well and 101 Cookbooks, I came up with this salad. Ingredients Salad 1 1/2 lbs… Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing
Salad Days
I love salads and I wish I made them more often. Nothing too fancy, just a mix of lettuces, some chopped veggies and a little crunchy topper. I sometimes think about more advanced salads or non-traditional salads like the roasted beets and goat cheese type that I love. For awhile Chris was making me a… Continue reading Salad Days
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