Soup Beautiful Soup for Winter Warmth from Head to ToeSoup of the evening, soup to share, soup for tomorrow, soup for the freezer. Soup beautiful soup. So many soup recipes to choose from, that I’ve made a list of fifteen favorite big batch soups for winter. From couldn’t-be-easier Three Continue reading Soup Beautiful Soup – Fifteen Favorite Big Batch Soups for Winter
Golden Beet Farrotto – A Creamy, Saucy, Toothsome Golden Risotto Made with FarroIntrigued by the name farrotto, I knew at some point I’d give farro-risotto (farrotto) a try. Since farro (pronounced FAR-roh) releases starch as it cooks and maintains a chewy al dente texture, it substitutes well for the traditional risottos Continue reading Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs
Baked Polenta with Mushroom Radicchio Sauté Quickly Becomes a Favorite for Cool and Colder DaysI’ve rediscovered polenta. It’s been years since I first made it the traditional way, standing by the stove, stirring a pot of simmering polenta for 35-45 minutes or more. Yes it was delicious, though it’s easy to understand why it never made it onto my monthly or seasonal recipe rotation. Continue reading Baked Polenta with Mushroom Radicchio Sauté – Creamy Lusciousness in a Bowl
Roasted Japanese Turnips – Mild, Sweet, Crisp, Tender & JuicyIt’s easy to get excited about turnips when talking about the unexpectedly sweet and mild Japanese turnips. Also known as Hakueri turnips (pronounced hah-koo-re-ee); these are the turnips for those who say they don’t like turnips. And when we’re talking about Roasted Japanese Turnips with Greens, oh my. Continue reading Roasted Japanese Turnips with Greens – Hakueri Turnips
Corona Beans and Greens – Prepare to be Astounded by these BeansMy huge dried, white corona beans arrived last Wednesday. Even larger and more gorgeous than I thought they’d be. And once cooked, oh my. I couldn’t wait to try them. So exceptional in appearance, taste, texture and size. With a swirl of baby super greens and a grating of Pecorino, Corona Beans and Greens became dinner. Continue reading Corona Beans and Greens – Giant Creamy Luxurious Beans
Sunflower Sprouts –The Ultimate Locally Grown FoodMid-winter here in southwestern Montana. Lots of snow in our mountains. A foot-plus of snow covering the park, our lawn and garden. Yet newly harvested bright green sunflower sprouts top our salads, stuff our omelets and become our mid-afternoon snacks. Continue reading Sunflower Sprouts – Fresh Greens in Winter
Roasted Beets. Lovely Beets. Wonderful Beets.Few foods have as many loyal fans and avid detractors as beets. You either love them or you don’t. I’ve come to love them, especially roasted beets. My first taste of beets occurred at my Auntie Esther’s dining room table Continue reading Roasted Beets w/ Balsamic Glaze & Greens
