Sweet potatoes roasted with fresh sage and garlic and tossed with black rice for a comforting winter side dish recipe. My husband and I don't dumb down our use of language for our children. Instead, we tell them like it is, explaining fully that the little openings in the car … [Read more...] about Sage Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Rice
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Roasted Beet and Lacinato Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted chioggia beets top this raw lacinato kale salad, dressed with a roasted lemon vinaigrette and dotted with soft bits of creamy goat cheese. A recipe worthy of the Thanksgiving dinner table or to spoil yourself with for lunch. Thanksgiving comes but once a year. … [Read more...] about Roasted Beet and Lacinato Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
When You’ve Gotta Gumbo: Smoked Sausage and Shrimp
A hearty, stick-to-your-ribs recipe for gumbo stew, packed full of smoked sausage, shrimp, okra, and served over rice. There is something you should know about me. I am slowly going insane because I used "gotta" in the title above. Gotta is not an appropriate way to say … [Read more...] about When You’ve Gotta Gumbo: Smoked Sausage and Shrimp
Guinness Poutine for the Soul
French fries and squeaky cheese curds get smothered in a dark Guinness Draught gravy for a poutine that would make any Québécois proud. I think. Little Miss Muffet Sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a big spider, Who sat down beside her, And … [Read more...] about Guinness Poutine for the Soul
Barbacoa Tacos and Bonus Chili
A smoked and slow roasted barbacoa recipe, Americanized only by the use of a smoker and a readily available chuck roast cut. A bonus chili recipe from the roasting sauce is included. I’ve spoken before about how our family’s cooking activities have “ruined” certain … [Read more...] about Barbacoa Tacos and Bonus Chili
