The flavors of sweet roasted corn, tart pomegranate arils, crunchy jicama and rich pine nuts meld with honeyed ginger and lime in delicious Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa. Served with plantain chips it makes a beautiful appetizer.
Sides
Warm Zucchini Salad
I’m late. I know. Fall is almost here and I am just now able to prepare this wonderful recipe for garden fresh summer squash. The thing is, my summer squash have only been producing well in the last week or two. Finally I have a number of tender yellow summer […]
Wilted Arugula
As summer settles to a close I am holding on tight. I can’t help feeling we have missed something here in the Pacific Northwest. There have been few hot days and far fewer warm evenings. My zucchini plants have yielded only a few small zucchini and even my cherry tomatos […]
Lemon Rice Pilaf
Lemon Rice makes a great summery side dish for many different entrees. It goes great with baked chicken but it is also a tempting accompaniment to salmon or pork…
Kentucky Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy
When I want a menu that tastes like home I cook Country Ham Steaks drizzled with Red Eye Gravy. Serve alongside Southern Style Green Beans, and mashed potatoes or Cheese Grits, then finish with a slice of Derby Pie, for an authentic taste of the Bluegrass region.
Roasted Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Croutons
Built in 1874 in the Gothic Revival Style, Grace Church is filled with beautiful stained glass windows and appointed with dark wood furnishings. As if that weren’t enough to recommend it…
Recollections: Hot German Potato Salad
This recipe for Hot German Potato Salad has been passed down through the generations. Flecked with bacon, onion and parsley, it is a delicious reminder of my German heritage and a personal favorite. A thrifty old-fashioned recipe, It is perfect for picnics, potlucks and family gatherings.
Tropical Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
I wanted these Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes to whisper of warm climates and soft breezes without getting too fussy. I baked them, dressed them simply with banana, coconut and ginger, then topped them with macadamia nuts before putting them back in the oven to brown. The result is an easy to make side dish with a sweet hint of paradise.
Roasted Dijon Potatoes
January is a great month for getting back to basics. After a season of celebrating and expansive entertaining it is something of a relief to organize and simplify. After packing away the Christmas decorations I turned to my kitchen to strip it of superfluous items. It is almost calming to […]
Southern Style Green Beans
While they take their own sweet thyme getting ready, the wonderful old-fashioned flavor of Southern Style Green Beans is worth the wait. Just put them on early and let them simmer slowly on the back of the stove. They are quite simple to put together and they go with almost everything.
Slow Homemade Apple Butter with Maple and Cardamom
de in a slow cooker, Homemade Apple Butter, spiced with cardamom, allspice and cinnamon, is a wonderful treat on a cool autumn day. The process of making it is so simple, fragrant and delicious that it just might turn into a treasured family tradition.
Roasted Delicata Squash
Last week I went to the grocery to pick up a few more Delicata squash from the produce aisle. Picking through for the prettiest shapes and colors I gathered my favorites in my arms. Before I got out of the store several people stopped to ask me what I planned to do with them. It seems I’m not the only one who has wondered how to use these beautiful winter squash. So here’s what I told them…