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Things I do not like. Part 2. The filling is way too sweet and...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:07:18 -0400

Things I do not like. Part 2.
The filling is way too sweet and the cookie part is dry and weird thanks to it being whole grain. I’ll stick with my old fashioned traditional Fig Newtons thank you very much.

Things I do not like. Part 1. I think maple. I taste salt. But...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:54:26 -0400

Things I do not like. Part 1.
I think maple. I taste salt. But it’s the weird other seasonings that turn me off. Yuck!

Harvest Stew

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:46:00 -0500

After running around all weekend and not being home for days, I was at home Sunday recuperating from a fun packed long weekend. All the fabulous food from Thanksgiving and wedding events had me itching to whip up something at home. Since the weather changed from summer-like to winter in about a minute, I thought a hearty stew would be perfect. I decided to make one of my favorites, a unusual stew containing pork, butternut squash and root vegetables. It’s super simple and can easily be changed up to use what you have in your fridge.

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless pork, cut into 1 1/2” cubes

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic

1 large butternut squash, cubed

2 sweet potatoes, cubed

2 white potatoes, cubed

4 carrots, sliced into 2 inch chunks

2 sweet apples, unpeeled and cubed

1 jalepeno pepper, diced

1 can garbanzo beans, drained

handful of kale, spinach or other greens

8 c. low sodium chicken stock

2 T extra virgin olive oil

Seasonings:

1/4 t rosemary, crushed

1/2 t sage

1 bay leaf

1/4 t ground ginger

1/2 t cinnamon

S+P

Directions:

Heat olive oil in heavy pot or dutch oven. Saute onions and brown pork cubes and cook until slightly browned. Deglaze pot with chicken stock and stir in veggies, beans, apples and garlic. Add seasonings and stir well. Cook over medium low heat until meat is tender, approximately 30-40 minutes.

The squash cooks down and thickens the broth. Instead of the squash, you can add a small can of pumpkin puree. While the spices seem like an unlikely match, they combine to create a slightly sweet broth with a lot of flavor. This stew is really forgiving and you can be flexible with what you add. I didn’t have any garbanzo beans so I left them out. I could have very easily substituted black beans or cannellini beans. If I have green onions I normally throw some of those in too. Parsnips are another good addition.

I served this with beer bread but corn bread or a crusty Italian goes well with it too. It tastes even better the next day. Enjoy!

xonikkiannette: brilliant!

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:06:13 -0500

xonikkiannette:

brilliant!

Tortilla stuffed with aged white cheddar and pears

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:20:35 -0400

Tortilla stuffed with aged white cheddar and pears

Kickstarter - Sustainable Neighborhood Fish Farm for Idora!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:54:14 -0400

Kickstarter - Sustainable Neighborhood Fish Farm for Idora!

Blue Cheese-and-Pecan-Stuffed Celery Recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:36:07 -0400

Blue Cheese-and-Pecan-Stuffed Celery Recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray:

This is one of my favorite party snacks. It’s refreshing and tasty - a nice change from cheese and crackers.

Eggplant Chips -they’re super easy to make! Here’s...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:46:38 -0400

Eggplant Chips -they’re super easy to make! Here’s how:
1. Slice the eggplant as thin as possible. I kept mine whole and made circles. If your eggplant is a jumbo one, I would cut it in 1/2 lengthwise and make half circles.
2. Place the slices on a lightly oiled cookie sheet (use extra virgin olive oil for flavor.)
3. Brush the tops with more olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt, lots of pepper, some garlic powder, a dash of cayenne and some herbs. I used an Italian seasoning blend.
4. Bake at 425° for about 10 minutes. Flip and brush with a little more olive oil and bake for another 10 minutes.

Gordon Square NEO Food Tour

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:40:49 -0400

Gordon Square NEO Food Tour :

NEO Food Tours takes guests to various Cleveland neighborhoods where we enjoy facts, food and fun.

In spite of the rainy start, Jim Thome Appreciation Day at...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:36:00 -0400

In spite of the rainy start, Jim Thome Appreciation Day at Progressive Field was a blast! So nice to see Thome back in C-town! He didn’t disappoint and hit yet another home run for the occasion.

CSA Feast Last night I created this fantastic dinner from...

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:45:00 -0400

CSA Feast

Last night I created this fantastic dinner from several week’s worth of goodies from my Fresh Fork CSA. Pumpkin sage pasta, acorn squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and italian sausage are all featured in this summery dish.

Here’s my recipe:

Seasonings are S+P, basil, and a pink of dried Italian seasoning. Saute 1 medium onion in olive oil. Add 3-4 cloves chopped garlic and 1 cubed acorn squash - cook until squash is not quite done. Add 1 cup chopped zucchini, 1/4 c green pepper and 1-2 chopped tomatoes. Add about a cup of chicken broth and cook until zucchini is tender crisp. Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 2 links chopped Italian sausage (baked) and a handful of parmesan/romano cheese shavings.

Mangia!

One of the coolest pics from the Indian Kalighat Paintings at...

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:33:00 -0400

One of the coolest pics from the Indian Kalighat Paintings at the Cleveland Museum of Art

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Things I do not like. Part 2. The filling is way too sweet and...

Things I do not like. Part 1. I think maple. I taste salt. But...

Harvest Stew

xonikkiannette: brilliant!

Tortilla stuffed with aged white cheddar and pears

Kickstarter - Sustainable Neighborhood Fish Farm for Idora!

Blue Cheese-and-Pecan-Stuffed Celery Recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray

Eggplant Chips -they’re super easy to make! Here’s...

Gordon Square NEO Food Tour

In spite of the rainy start, Jim Thome Appreciation Day at...

CSA Feast Last night I created this fantastic dinner from...

One of the coolest pics from the Indian Kalighat Paintings at...

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