I’m a huge fan of salmon. Not only is it delicious, but it’s full of those good for you fats that people are always talking about (Omega-3 fatty acids). Because of the health benefits of seafood (supports brain health, reduces risk of heart disease), it’s recommended by the USDA and USDH that we eat twoRead more
I love sesame. Sesame oil has such a great fragrant smell to it and is fantastic in Asian dishes. These sesame noodles are great as a side dish, but also work as a light lunch. I got some napa cabbage in my CSA and saw this recipe on the same day, so I thought theRead more
I made these for Carroll Cafe and everyone loved them. I had one person who got one before the show started and then came back at intermission to get one for his “wife.” I can’t blame him if he didn’t actually share, these are definitely worth devouring all on your own. These might be myRead more
I didn’t used to like cheesecake, then I tried chocolate cheesecake and I could totally get behind that. And then when my sister made this cheesecake the first time, I became a full convert. There’s nothing like a sweet, crunchy crust paired with rich, creamy cheesecake. Now you have all the deliciousness of cheesecake inRead more
This was another great recipe from Carroll Cafe. Rhubarb is a great spring plant. It looks like red celery and has a very intense tart flavor when raw. I love baking with rhubarb because the tart flavor works so well in a variety of uses, like pie, bars, scones, and this crisp. This crisp usesRead more
Nothing says spring like a freshly made pesto. I love the vibrant flavor and color of basil pesto. I had bought a bunch of basil for a recipe that I ended up not making, so I had to figure something else out for the gorgeous herb. When I got some kale in my CSA, IRead more
This is a delicious salad. Totally addictive and packed with flavor. I even got a bean-hater to eat this salad. It has bright bold flavors with lemon and za’atar, parsley and mint. Za’atar is a middle eastern spice blend that has thyme, sumac, oregano and some other delicious spices in it. It’s a bit challengingRead more
Holy yum. These cookies are like strawberry shortcake/cheesecake in a soft, individually portioned cookie. The flavors complement each other perfectly without being too sweet. The cookies are tender and moist with just the right amount of brown sugar flavor. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and a bright red strawberry, these are the perfect treatRead more
This salad was inspired by my CSA. I had two weeks worth of beets and wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. I’ve had beets a couple of times, but didn’t think I was a big fan of them. They tend to be rather sweet, which is a little off-putting to me. However, thisRead more
I’ve been enjoying the challenge of a CSA share. Each week it’s a surprise what will be delivered, and it’s always fun to try to come up with new ways to use the ingredients. I was out of town for week 2, so I don’t have a picture. So for weeks two and three IRead more