What Else We’ve been eating

Another catch-up post.  Here are photos of a variety of things we have been eating.  Enjoy.

Pea and Tarragon Risotto

Risottos are great dinners.  They are versatile and easily adapted to what’s on hand.  The Williams-Sonoma’s Risotto cookbook has been my starting point for many risottos including this one.  Fresh sugar snap peas and tarragon are the flavoring elements.  Parmesan cheese adds depth and helps build the creamy texture.   We served this with a … Continue reading

Market Day – July 4th Weekend

Summer is reaching its high point at the market.  Beautiful things are coming on and the late Spring items are still hanging around. It is a great time to go to the farmer’s market.  I picked up three types of berries (could have been 5), fresh fava beans, the first small carrots and beets.  Really … Continue reading

Pork Medallions with Sage and Marsala

Pork tenderloin medallions are great weeknight dinner.  They are an easy to cook light meal.  These medallions have sage leaves pressed onto the meat and they are finished with marsala wine for a sweet sauce.  I served this with a asparagus and cannellini bean salad for lighter Spring dinner. Recipe: Pork Medallions with Sage and … Continue reading

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

Grilled Tomatoes 3 Ways – quick, easy, delicious

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

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

Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels

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

Calzone with Spinach, Eggplant, Red Pepper and Ricotta Salata

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

Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach

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