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.
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
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 -
Most people have their favorite Stuffed Pepper recipe, probably passed down from relatives. Many have never had this dish before and need a simple recipe for their first foray into stuffed peppers.
The past week has been wonderful. Besides having an amazing weekend with friends camping in the mountains, I made some delicious pumpkin chocolate chunk