This stew is made with lamb, carrots, potatoes, green beans and turnips. We first made this stew in Paris when our youngest son Brian was on the track team. We had three young men from the Netherlands team staying with us for a track meet. I tripled this recipe thinking that there would be enough for Peter…
Soft Boiled Egg Spring Salad
This is a salad lovers dream and will make everyone want to eat more salad. This Spring Salad celebrates spring’s healthy vegetables with the addition of forbidden rice. Forbidden rice is softer and smaller than wild rice, and once cooked, it turns a deep purple color with a nutty texture. We used fresh English peas,…
Blueberry Crumb Muffins
This is the muffin that has it all! We don’t usually like a muffin with a crumb topping, as they are usually too sweet and the topping can be hard and crunchy. This one is different because it is light and not overly sweet. We also think the crumbs add to the…
Curried Carrot Soup
What do you do when you have 10 pounds of carrots? Experiment with carrot soup, of course. We loved using coconut milk instead of a heavy cream for this soup . The rich sweet coconut flavor plays so well with the curry, while the cilantro and lime add acidity to brighten and balance the soup….
Sheet Pan Chicken with Moroccan Spices and Roasted Cauliflower
The sheet pan is without a doubt our kitchen’s blue ribbon workhorse. The ability to make a complete meal in one pan, all at the same time, with minimum preparation and very little cleanup is a WIN! One of the distinctive features of Moroccan cuisine is the marrying of sweet and savory flavors. This richly…
Rustic Pear Galette
The first thing I remember learning how to make is pie dough. I love making pies, but, if you are pressed for time, the galette is a quick alternative to a pie. The galette tastes like a pie without the top crust, and I love the rustic look. You can change the filling based on…
Chili Con Carne
This is a chili that will surprise everyone. The list of ingredients seems long, but each one is worth it! The cocoa powder at the end adds an extra layer of flavor that you don’t expect in a beef chili. I’ve served this chili over a thick piece of cornbread in the center of the…