Chilled Asparagus Soup
We hit 92°F yesterday so dinner called for something chilled to beat the heat. Chilled asparagus soup made for a cool, clean and refreshing dinner on a hot May day. The soup was garnished with blanched asparagus tips, chive blossoms and sour cream. It was served with a cheese board of local cheeses: Hidden Springs … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Soup, Spring, Summer
Grilled Trout with Lime and Thyme compound butter
Posted by jimphelps on May 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Tonight’s dinner was trout, simply prepared and grilled on the barbecue; served with a quick lime, thyme and garlic compound butter. The side dishes were grilled asparagus (easy and delicious) and oven chips. Recipe: Grilled Trout with Compound butter and Grilled Asparagus Summary: This is a quick and easy dinner that is great for a beautiful … Continue reading →
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Grilled Tomatoes 3 Ways – quick, easy, delicious
Posted by jimphelps on May 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grilling tomatoes is a great way to make a side dish or a quick sauce. Roasting brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes and softens the flesh. The smoke from the grill adds a wonderful depth to their flavor. You can fill them with herbs, breadcrumbs, cheese or grill them whole. It is … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer
Two Pizza – Spinach and Feta & Tomato Basil
Last night’s dinner was quick and easy. Homemade pizza is a great dinner to make on a week night. You put the dough on to rise in the morning (or overnight in the fridge). It takes about 30 minutes to make and bake the pizzas when you are ready to eat. Our pizzas are much … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter
Market Party – Grilled Leg of Lamb, Tomatoes with Ricotta Salata and Grilled Asparagus
We had a dinner party last night where the main meal was from the market and cooked on the grill. Butterflied leg of lamb was marinated in a yogurt and lemon sauce which was also served on the side. I stuffed tomatoes with ricotta salata and drizzled them with a basil oil and grilled … Continue reading →
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Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels
Posted by jimphelps on May 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is quick dinner that uses the inexpensive ends of the very expensive beef tenderloin. The entrée is very quick to prepare and very yummy. The rosemary salt is easy to make and a great way to extend the life of a fresh herb. I served this over roasted winter squash puree with green beans … Continue reading →
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Calzone with Spinach, Eggplant, Red Pepper and Ricotta Salata
Posted by jimphelps on May 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A fussy thing to make, this calzone is yummy and a great way to use up vegetables that you have on hand. You can make up the filling and crust before, then roll out the crust, fill and bake for a quick dinner. I use sheep’s milk Ricotta Salata from Butler Farms that I pick … Continue reading →
Category Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Very Fussy, Winter · Tagged with Calzone
Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach
Posted by jimphelps on May 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A quick meal where the sweetness of tomatoes and caramelized onions is balanced by the earthy greens of spinach and the saltiness of bacon. Recipe: Penne with Broiled Tomatoes, Spinach, Onion and Bacon Summary: A quick pasta dish that uses cherry tomatoes and large leaf spinach. Prep Time: 30 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 8 oz … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter
Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Posted by jimphelps on April 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
This recipe makes a quick dinner or brunch. The sweet earthy flavors of asparagus go wonderfully with poached eggs. The dish is served with an “italian salsa” of tomato, shallots and herbs. Serve it with some toasted rustic bread or crostini. Recipe: Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Italian Salsa Summary: Steamed or grilled asparagus served … Continue reading →
First Week in Review
Posted by jimphelps on April 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The first outdoor Dane County Farmers’ Market was bright and sunny and the crowds were out to celebrate Spring and the arrival of fresh local produce. We ate well this first week. It was good to see my favorite farmers again after Winter. We went down to the square later than I usually go and … Continue reading →
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My Market Year(s) 
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