> This is a basic refrigerator pickle recipe that can be used for virtually any garden vegetable. It’s based on the simple formula of 2-2-1, meaning two parts vinegar, two parts sugar, and one part water (and a little salt). Then you can virtually add any herbs or spices you’d like. And these are refrigeratorContinue reading “>Really Simple Hot and Sweet Pickled Peppers”
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My Favorite Summertime Sandwich
Tomatoes, basil, and razor-thin slivers of hot chilies straight from the garden; layered with raw onion and sharp cheddar, then slathered with mayonnaise on homemade 100% whole wheat bread (click here for a recipe). In a word: dinner!
>My Favorite Summertime Sandwich
> Tomatoes, basil, and razor-thin slivers of hot chilies straight from the garden; layered with raw onion and sharp cheddar, then slathered with mayonnaise on homemade 100% whole wheat bread (click here for a recipe). In a word: dinner!
Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup
The morning before last as I was pouring my second cup of coffee I heard a common request from my teenage son in the next room, “dad, will you make me breakfast” (translation: will you make me French toast…his favorite breakfast). Having not gone shopping in a while I knew the cupboards were somewhat bareContinue reading “Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup”
>Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup
> The morning before last as I was pouring my second cup of coffee I heard a common request from my teenage son in the next room, “dad, will you make me breakfast” (translation: will you make me French toast…his favorite breakfast). Having not gone shopping in a while I knew the cupboards were somewhatContinue reading “>Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup”
August
Despite the incredible devastation to my tomato plants by an enormous hornworm I’m still able to collect a fair share of tomatoes (click here to see a picture of the scary hornworm in action). This was today’s collection, there’s more to come yet…looks like there’s tomato sauce in my future this summer after all…although probablyContinue reading “August”
>August
> Despite the incredible devastation to my tomato plants by an enormous hornworm I’m still able to collect a fair share of tomatoes (click here to see a picture of the scary hornworm in action). This was today’s collection, there’s more to come yet…looks like there’s tomato sauce in my future this summer after all…althoughContinue reading “>August”
>Lamb Sausage Recipe with Feta, Parsley, and Rosemary (in pictures with a few comments)
> I once read a quote that there are two things a person should not see being made, one was sausage and the other I can’t remember (if anyone is familiar with this quote let me know what the second one is…it’s bothering me). But today, this can’t be true. I think that the thing(s)Continue reading “>Lamb Sausage Recipe with Feta, Parsley, and Rosemary (in pictures with a few comments)”
Lamb Sausage Recipe with Feta, Parsley, and Rosemary (in pictures with a few comments)
I once read a quote that there are two things a person should not see being made, one was sausage and the other I can’t remember (if anyone is familiar with this quote let me know what the second one is…it’s bothering me). But today, this can’t be true. I think that the thing(s) noContinue reading “Lamb Sausage Recipe with Feta, Parsley, and Rosemary (in pictures with a few comments)”
>Fresh and Super-Delicious Tomato Sauce in 10 Minutes Using Four Easy Steps
> This is a basic tomato sauce recipe that I make all summer long with fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden. At the end of the season I usually make a larger batch and freeze it in increments (click here to see a previous post regarding a large batch). This is so easy toContinue reading “>Fresh and Super-Delicious Tomato Sauce in 10 Minutes Using Four Easy Steps”
Fresh and Super-Delicious Tomato Sauce in 10 Minutes Using Four Easy Steps
This is a basic tomato sauce recipe that I make all summer long with fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden. At the end of the season I usually make a larger batch and freeze it in increments (click here to see a previous post regarding a large batch). This is so easy to makeContinue reading “Fresh and Super-Delicious Tomato Sauce in 10 Minutes Using Four Easy Steps”
>Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)
> The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employeesContinue reading “>Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”
Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)
The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employees (whoContinue reading “Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”
>Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry
> This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together.Continue reading “>Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”
Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry
This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together. It’sContinue reading “Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”
>Za’atar
> This is basically a Lebanese-style focaccia, but with other ingredients (mainly yogurt cheese and onions) it can be more pizza-like. I made this the other day for an employee snack using a piece of leftover brown rice dough. Za’atar is a Lebanese spice blend that offers a refreshing and unique flavor. Click here toContinue reading “>Za’atar”
Za’atar
This is basically a Lebanese-style focaccia, but with other ingredients (mainly yogurt cheese and onions) it can be more pizza-like. I made this the other day for an employee snack using a piece of leftover brown rice dough. Za’atar is a Lebanese spice blend that offers a refreshing and unique flavor. Click here to seeContinue reading “Za’atar”
>Love at First Bite
> To quote Tom Petty, “The waiting is the hardest part.” I’m of course referring to tomatoes; I’m one of millions of Americans who find this to be their favorite garden vegetable (fruit, actually). It really does make summer feel like summer to me when I can pick tomatoes from their vines. I’ve been eyingContinue reading “>Love at First Bite”
Love at First Bite
To quote Tom Petty, “The waiting is the hardest part.” I’m of course referring to tomatoes; I’m one of millions of Americans who find this to be their favorite garden vegetable (fruit, actually). It really does make summer feel like summer to me when I can pick tomatoes from their vines. I’ve been eying thisContinue reading “Love at First Bite”
>Another Meal From The Garden
> It is that delicious time of year when things are starting to come to fruition in the garden. I picked just enough vegetables for dinner tonight and made a variation of my favorite pasta dish…aglio e olio. Click here and here for earlier posts with pictures on how to make this dish with aContinue reading “>Another Meal From The Garden”
Urban Simplicty 