Peanut-Butternut Stew
Author Notes: Adapted from The Great Dane brewpub in Madison, WI. When my aunt was recovering from throat cancer, I wanted to make a soup that would have protein and flavor, but would not...
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Grandma’s macaroni and peas
Author Notes: My Italian American Grandma was not a convenience food lady. Everything was made from scratch. Pizza, pasta, and cake. But for this dish she used canned peas and tomatoes. It just works...
Horseradish Potatoes
Author Notes: This recipe is very easy and perfect for a cold, late winter days. —KoloaDeb Serves: 6-8 Ingredients unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish 3 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup prepared horseradish...
Pierino Picks a Peck of Piperade Pintxos…
Author Notes: …for Basque land and freedom. Piperade is a classic Spanish/Basque dish. The Basques seem to have dropped in from outer space, as their language is unrelated to any of the romance or...
Jammin’ Antipasti Cheese Log
Author Notes: Look no further than your antipasto bar for great dip/ spread ideas. I have been making many variations of this spread with some of my faves. Olives, sundried tomatoes and artichoke. —vegetarianirvana...
Italian Fondue
Author Notes: I'm, Italian, Sicilian, german and Swedish...a real fondue pot! I love cheese, especially gooey melted cheese. And nothing says Italian like melty gooey Italian Fondue! I get the Brenta cheese from the...
The Ultimate Shroom’ Soup
Author Notes: I love love love mushrooms, so when I first tasted a creamy mushroom soup from Whole Foods I had to create my own recipe and here it is!!! MANGIA!!! Note: I used...
Kabocha Hash
Author Notes: A plate of warm and spicy breakfast or brunch on a cold day. —Irene Serves: 1 Ingredients 1 cup Shredded kabocha 2 Bacon 1 Shallot, diced 1/2 Red pepper, diced 1 big...
Pickled Jicama with Jalapeño Lime and Cayenne Pepper
Author Notes: Pickled Jicama with zesty Jalapeño, Cayenne Pepper, Lime Juice and Fennel Seeds. This easy fermented dish goes well with salads and anything cilantro! —Maren Epstein Makes: 16 oz Ingredients 1 Jicama, peeled...
Scrumptious Sweet Potato Fries
Author Notes: Salty, flavorful, crunchy and, oh yeah… you can actually eat them! Sweet potatoes are delicious and loaded with many health benefits. With antioxidants, anti-inflamitroy nutrients and blood sugar benefits, this starchy treat...
Watermelon Red Pepper Gaspacho
Author Notes: Nice Summer Recipe best served very cold —Pivobud Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/4 Slice of Watermelon 4 - 6 Ripe Red Tomatoes (Cherry or Plum) 1/2 Red Pepper (Grilled or Fresh) 1 Scallion...
Freekeh with Summer Squash & Brown Butter
Author Notes: I was having lunch with a Lebanese girlfriend of mine recently when she pointed out freekeh on the menu. I had never heard of it, so, of course, I had to order!...