Writing about what I receive each week in my CSA delivery and what I end up cooking from it, as well as cooking in general, vegetable gardening, vegetarian life, and local restaurants in and near Durham, N.C.
This is a recipe re-creation of the Santa Fe Style Rice and Beans frozen dinners. My favorite brand is the Smart Ones. Not that I make a habit of eating frozen
I don't know if this is Cracker Barrel's actual hash browns casserole recipe, but it is close. This recipe can feed a large crowd and is good for a brunch.
Red wine and kirsch (a brandy made from cherries) are the base for this delicious seasonal drink, which is laced with citrus and warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.
I had the hardest time understanding Jamie's instructions for cutting the rack for stuffing: "Cut between the bones and through the eye of the lamb, leaving 1cm of meat still attached at the bottom... Cooking in Sens
Going out for dinner on Valentine's Day is for those who don't know any better. This year, avoid overcrowded restaurants and hurried chefs by cooking a delicious meal at home with your other half with this recipe for shrimp scampi.
A hearty main dish soup with sweet peas, arborio rice and hot Italian sausage. Rich, creamy and flavorful with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spiciness,
Red sauce enchiladas have been scarce on my dinner table for the last eight years. Shocking, I know, especially since they make up a huge portion of Mexican-food-loving fare. But I just haven't been able to get behind them. I've
How to Make Pumpkin Truffles. During the autumn pumpkin season, using up pumpkin puree becomes a traditional activity. But it doesn't always have to go into a pie -
The egg salad sandwich recipe I turn to multiple times a week. Light on the mayo, with good quality eggs, chopped celery, and a sprinkling of chives on thinly sliced whole grain bread.
