Monthly Archives: November 2009
Caramelized carrot and parsnip risotto, with carrot-parsnip oven chips
| November 7, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under autumn, carrots, parsnips, pasta and grains, rice, risotto |
Since I have some left over chicken stock (see my previous post on making chicken soup HERE), I decided that the best use of it was making risotto. I looked in the vegetable drawer and I saw yellow onions, carrots and parsnip. Already sounded good. Arborio or Carnaroli are the most common risotto rices, but I… more
French apple tart with custard and orange marmelade glaze
| November 5, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under apples, autumn, dessert, tart |
“There was an Old Person of Pett, Who was partly consumed by regret; He sate in a cart, and ate cold apple tart, Which relieved that Old Person of Pett.” ~ Edward Lear, English artist, writer; known for his ‘literary nonsense’ & limericks (1812-1888) This makes a fast and elegant last minute dessert. Perfect for… more
Chicken soup for the mind, body and spirit
| November 5, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under broth, chicken, chicken soup, healing, soups, stock, winter |
“And Tom brought him chicken soup until he wanted to kill him. The lore has not died out of the world, and you will still find people who believe that soup will cure any hurt or illness and is no bad thing to have for the funeral either.” ~ John Steinbeck, East of Eden You’ve… more
3 hearty, tasty vegetable sides
| November 3, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under autumn, brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, side dishes, vegetables, vegetarian |
“The greatest delight the fields and woods minister is the suggestion of an occult relation between man and the vegetable. I am not alone and unacknowledged. They nod to me and I to them.” ~ Ralph Waldo I am always looking for different ways to prepare vegetables and like trying new ones as the season present… more
Recipe contest win: End-of-summer farmer’s salad with green bean bundles
| November 2, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under corn, green beans, salads, side dishes, summer, vegetarian |
I just won a recipe submission contest from Serenbe. The theme was “green beans”. The recipe I came up with is “End-of-summer farmer’s salad with green bean bundles” (see below).As a winner of the contest, I will receive dinner for two at the Farmhouse restaurant, my recipe is featured on Serenbe style and soul blog, and as part of… more
Rich, chocolaty, smoky chili con (many) chiles
| November 2, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under chili, meats, soups, winter |
“Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.” ~ Harry James So today – Sunday – is a coldish day, the leaves are turning yellow in my backyard, I had WAY to much sugars last night (Halloween night), and I was cravings… more
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