The recipe for this cranberry relish includes vanilla, a jalapeño pepper and a splash of bourbon. The result is a bit different than any other cranberry relish I have ever tried, while not different enough to raise a red flag. It has a subtle edge and a sweet tang with the vanilla adding a rich depth of flavor.
Cranberries and chiles make an intriguing flavor combination even before you add the ginger, cilantro and honey. Taken as a whole, this unique Cranberry Salsa offers a nice change of pace to a familiar holiday menu. Serve with baked Sweet Potato Chips for added seasonal appeal.
I have always liked carrots. When I was a girl I ate them raw for a crunchy snack. When I was a teen I discovered that they were packed with nutrition and low in calories and I liked them even more. Even now I keep a package of baby carrots […]
I have a confession to make. There are times when I can be quite shallow. Especially when it comes to food, there are times when I am totally swayed by appearance.
How are blueberries like summer? As quickly as they show up, plump and gorgeous and enticing, sending me scrambling for ways to enjoy their deep blue tangy sweetness – yes, just as suddenly, they are gone…
This salad is green bean poetry! It is composed of the tender crunch of garden fresh green beans cooked al dente, punctuated by the brisk intensity of thinly sliced red onion circles…
This simple method of cooking Corn on the Cob cuts down on heat in the kitchen and helps the corn come out of the pot sweet and tender.
Last week my husband and I set out on a road trip. Our destination was California. Our plan was to visit family then drive back home more slowly, making several stops along the way. We hadn’t been on a real road trip in years, but still we fondly remember our […]
Recently I have seen something new in the produce section at local markets, Garlic Spears. They look so interesting, just like little green spears or like arrows, and they have an attractive and informative instruction sheet wrapped neatly around them. I couldn’t resist. On impulse I placed a bundle in […]
As a girl, my absolute favorite vegetable was green beans. My aunt cooked them one way, long and slow with salt, pepper, a little onion and a good dollop of bacon grease. By the time they were served they were soft, salty, bits of wonder. Served carefully with a slotted […]
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar transforms fresh asparagus spears, bought on impulse at the market, into a delicious side dish to serve at dinner, all with a minimum of fuss.
Isn’t asparagus wonderful? I just love those elegant bright green spears. They are so pretty on a plate with something sprinkled or drizzled across them, or even on their own. What’s more, asparagus is generally quick and easy to prepare. And so, as I selected vegetables for the week, I […]