The Saturday before Mother's Day I made banana bread out of necessity. I had, yet again, ignored the bananas. It's something I've done frequently in the past month. I can never figure out quite what it is. For months we eat bananas, running out long before our next planned … [Read more...] about Gingered Banana Bread
Ginger Banana Bread
4 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3 generous tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 1 egg 3 large bananas 1 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Heat oven to 350° F. Cream together butter, sugar … [Read more...] about Ginger Banana Bread
Weekly Dinner Menu: 5/10/10
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 5/10/10
Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
Spring marks the presence of fresh vegetables. You know, the kind that didn't grow in the ground. Artichokes, asparagus, spinach and ramps all start to make their appearance. And while Ole thinks it's cool to grill in the middle of winter, outside with several feet of snow and … [Read more...] about Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
Lemon Garlic Grilled Artichokes with Easy Aioli
For the artichokes: 3 whole artichokes 1 1/2 lemons 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon sea salt cracked black pepper Fill a large bowl with water. Squeeze the juice from one lemon into the bowl, saving the rind. Halve artichokes and immediately … [Read more...] about Lemon Garlic Grilled Artichokes with Easy Aioli