We started the late fall share for our CSA, which means mutant sweet potatoes, squash and a plethora of beets, radishes and turnips. Mutant is referring to their size, which massive. I have never seen vegetables so large before. Anyway, I need a way to… Read More
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Chicken Masala
I’m not a huge fan of Indian food, but once in awhile I get a huge craving for tofu tikki masala, so I decided to experiment. Here’s what you need – 2 chicken breasts, sliced 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp curry 1/2 tsp salt… Read More
One Can of Pumpkin
I love pumpkins. The flavor. The color. The texture. How it can transform anything instantly into autumn. The task? Use one can of pumpkin in one weekend without making a pie. First up – pumpkin pancakes! Other than the fact that these are amazing, one… Read More
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
It’s a little early for gingerbread, but I had no cans of pumpkin, and I wasn’t about to roast the sugar pumpkin I picked up at the farm for my raviolis. I’ve been into warm, spicy foods lately (can’t get enough chai!), and so I… Read More
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
It’s pumpkin season! I made this soup over the course of, oh, three days, but it’s really quite simple. Things like traveling for work, yoga and The Office got in the way. Here’s what you need – 3 – 4 lb sugar pumpkin, cut in half… Read More
Potato Frittata
Ever open your fridge and realize the meat you meant to defrost the day before was still in the freezer? Still need protein? Egg time! I love making frittatas because you can basically put anything in it. You can go vegetarian or add sausage or… Read More
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Have you ever wondered how bakeries are able to get chocolate chip cookie dough in the middle of a cupcake without it baking and/or poisoning you? In short, milk instead of eggs and the freezer is your friend. For the cookie dough: 2 sticks softened… Read More
Broccoli Season
It’s broccoli season at the farm!
Apple Bacon Risotto
We have approximately 30 pounds of apples hanging out in our living room and kitchen. Eating them raw is fine, but that can only take you so far. Same with apple pie. How much of it can you really eat before getting sick of it?!… Read More
Chili (and Evil)
Last weekend was mine and James’ anniversary (we’re talking six years here, not six months). We had planned lots of activities – hiking, apple picking, SOWA open market, eating out… Saturday we decided to tackle the hiking and apple picking part and me being a… Read More