Squash and Hominy Stew is a delicious addition to any autumn weekend. This easy-to-make main dish is both hearty and attractive, especially when served in a pretty Squash Bowl. It is also open to interpretation. I’ve made this stew several times since then. It really is delicious and easy to put together especially if you have leftover squash on hand. Try my version or Alanna’s, or change it up to make it your own.
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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.
When I am looking for something simple and practical to prepare for a potluck or a snug weekend at home, I often think of this recipe. Red Beans and Rice works well as a side dish to share with friends. It also makes a great main course for a cozy dinner at home.
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.
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 […]
It’s almost New Year’s Day and I have everything ready to put my black eyed peas on the stove. I make them every year as a New Year’s Day tradition. People out in this part of the country ask me “Why?” as if I should know, as if no one […]
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.
Beautiful yet practical, Delicata Squash is an autumn superstar. Stunning in seasonal arrangements it also makes a gorgeous side dish. Cut in half and cooked until tender, Roasted Delicata Squash is sweet and flavorful served as is. If that seems too simple you can always add a pinch of salt or a smidgeon of brown sugar.
This pretty recipe stars garden fresh tomatoes. No need to heat up the kitchen for this quick Fresh Tomato Scallop. Simply slice ripe tomatoes and dress them with a toasty crumb and nut topping, prepared in the microwave in minutes.