Broccoli Bacon Slaw is a match made in heaven! Seriously - what could be better than this Broccoli Bacon Slaw? It has everything that makes a great late winter/early spring salad, doesn't it? Nothing is growing here yet, so we have to rely on the store for fresh veggies. And, I don't mind, because this salad is so good! It's coleslaw with a twist. And a salad with bacon - is that like a dream come true or what? Hasn't that been the trouble with salads all through the history of the ... Read More about Broccoli Bacon Slaw
Recipes
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons are easy! Coconut Macaroons are quite pricey if you have to buy them. There's no reason for paying a lot though, because they are not tough to make. I made this recipe to be done with an electric hand mixer, just to show you that you don't even need any special equipment. The eggs you use are important You want to use nice, fresh eggs and the better the quality, the better your macaroons are going to be. I freely admit to being a bit biased in this regard, because we ... Read More about Coconut Macaroons
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are perfect for this time of year. This is "egg season" which makes it the perfect time of year to make deviled eggs. When the days start to get longer, and temperatures begin to rise a bit, chickens lay more eggs. We raise chickens for eggs, so I'm always looking for more ways to use them in these spring months. Deviled eggs are a great thing to take to a get-together because it doesn't seem like people make them as much as they used to. They seem special and that makes ... Read More about Deviled Eggs
Guinness Beef Stew
Guinness Beef Stew is deeply satisfying We're pretty big fans of hearty stews and soups around here. They hit the spot during our colder winter months and they are one-pot meals to boot, which is always a plus. Guinness Beef Stew is among our favorites. Not just this one, but also meals like Five Spice Pork Stew or Kale & Spicy Sausage Soup. Rich and filling and made from scratch - a perfect winter meal if you ask me. Okay, so we aren't Irish. I did go to a Catholic grade school ... Read More about Guinness Beef Stew
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake is perfect for this time of year It is a little difficult to find fresh in-season food to cook with this of year. Sweet potatoes are a great choice though. Properly stored sweet potatoes actually taste better now than they do in the fall. That makes this Sweet Potato Coffee Cake very seasonal, not to mention very tasty. What is coffee cake? For starters, it doesn't usually have coffee in it. Instead, you drink coffee with it. Coffee Cake is usually sweet, ... Read More about Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Easy Citrus Jam
Easy Citrus Jam brings in the sunshine Our winter has not been bad at all this year. For people who like to work with seasonal ingredients though, February in the Northeast can be a challenge. But Easy Citrus Jam fixes that! We can't grow citrus fruit outdoors ever up here in the Northern states, so this is one case where we have to rely on the seasonality of ingredients from other regions. I make no apologies for enjoying citrus fruit in the winter. It helps a person feel ... Read More about Easy Citrus Jam
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread is easy and delicious I am not claiming that my version of Irish Soda Bread is particularly authentic. I think in Ireland, it is more savory, while mine is a bit on the sweet side. Here in the States, when you see Irish Soda Bread, chances are, it's going to resemble this recipe. Plus, it's an easy recipe, if you want to make bread without yeast. What is important about Irish Soda Bread? The best Irish Soda Bread has a few important attributes. First and foremost, it is ... Read More about Irish Soda Bread
Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy appetizer or side dish I think you most often see mushrooms like these Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms served as appetizers. That is kind of selling them short though. Mushrooms make a great side dish with grilled or roasted meats, like these Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs. And, if you're sticking with veggie only options, they would be yummy with Cheesy Quinoa and Veggie Bake. Or, as you might expect, they do make a very fine addition to a selection of appetizers ... Read More about Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Italian Meatballs
Italian Meatballs are a must-have for family meals Well, they always were when I was growing up. And when we were feeding our kids. Now our daughters make pretty much these same Italian Meatballs. They are easy and absolutely delicious. 3 or 4 generations of happy people can't be wrong, can they? I should start by admitting that I am not, in the least bit, of Italian heritage. We have a lot of German on one side and some Scots on the other. The rest is most likely a hodge-podge, much as is ... Read More about Italian Meatballs
Coconut Lime Mini Muffins
Coconut Lime Mini Muffins are the perfect little treat I first made these Coconut Lime Mini Muffins quite a few years ago. The recipe originally appeared on my old blog, but now I've updated it a bit and I want to share it again, today. If you love citrus the way that I do, these are going to be something you'll love. How do you feel about coconut? If you like coconut, you'll love these muffins even more. Why make them small? I like mini muffins myself. They're a perfect little ... Read More about Coconut Lime Mini Muffins
Vermicelli with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs
Vermicelli with Shrimp and Herbs is easy and delicious This is one of those weeknight meals that seems a lot fancier than the actual effort it takes to make. Vermicelli with Shrimp and Herbs is a favorite of ours, partly because it is so easy, but mostly because it is so good. Before I go any further, I have to mention that I first talked about this recipe when I partnered with AeroGarden to create recipes using fresh herbs or veggies grown with one of their hydroponic garden set ups. ... Read More about Vermicelli with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs
Easy Guacamole
Easy Guacamole is ready in no time at all Saying that this is an Easy Guacamole kind of implies that Guacamole is difficult to make. It's not, of course, but this method makes it even easier. It's nearly as good too. In the summertime, when we have lots of great veggies from the garden it's different. I use fresh tomatoes, onions, and garlic. I basically make a pico de gallo and mix it with mashed avocado. But it's February, and I don't have anything fresh from the garden. I could ... Read More about Easy Guacamole