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Meat Alternatives: Polenta & Mushrooms

September 17, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

A man goes to the doctor with a carrot in one ear, a stick of celery in the other and a mushroom up his nose. “Doctor,” he says, “I’m in terrible shape. What can I do?” And the doctor says, “You need to start eating more sensibly.”  (Not sure of the source, but it’s one of…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: gluten free, meatless, monthly themes, mushrooms, polenta

Meat Alternatives: Veggie Galette

September 3, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

While it’s not officially Fall (September 22 is the big day), nor are we having temperatures anywhere close to cool in southwest Florida, today’s post is Fall-ish AND it’s meatless. I like meatless dishes that are satisfying, full of flavor and relatively easy to pull together, and today’s recipe hits on all three. You might…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Vegetables & Sides

Breakfast Treats: Stone Ground Grits

August 26, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

On my recent trip to North Carolina, I bought stone-ground grits at a farm in Old Fort (see: Field Trip Friday). Stone-ground grits are made from whole corn kernels (including the germ) that are coarsely ground. When cooked, they’re creamy, but not silky like other grains, and they’re deliciously corn-y. They need more liquid and…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes Tagged With: eggs, grits, mushrooms, prosciutto, stone ground grits

Breakfast Treats: Overnight Waffles

August 18, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Waffles. Just writing the word makes me happy. I read somewhere that waffles date back to ca. 6000 BC, when grains were made into pulp and cooked on hot stones. But it was the Greeks, ca. 1100 BC, who cooked little cakes between two hot metal plates. The first ‘waffle iron’?!? After many iterations of…

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Monthly Themes Tagged With: maple syrup, mollie Katzen, moosewood cookbook, overnight waffles, peaches, waffles

Field Trip Friday – Asheville, NC

August 6, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

(Field Trip Fridays are interesting, fun, food-related and/or fishing adventures I like to share with you!) My husband and I recently spent a few days in Asheville, North Carolina. . .a much-needed escape from Florida. Summer in western NC is beautiful, with its abundance of farmers markets, scenery and outdoor events. We stayed in downtown Asheville, a…

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Filed Under: Field Trip Fridays Tagged With: asheville, field trip friday, western north carolina

Trout with Lemon, Basil & Almond Crust

July 22, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Trout with Lemon Herb Crust

Update July 23, 2021.  I’m heading out for a much-needed vacation after being cooped up in my house too long (stay tuned for a new ‘Field Trip Friday’ highlighting my adventure).   So I’m giving this vintage post a little bit of love today in order to highlight this yummy topping, which would be great on…

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Filed Under: Fish & Seafood Tagged With: herb crust, panko, spotted sea trout, trout, trout amandine

Bowls of Happiness: Creamy Corn

July 8, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Summer corn – the golden creation of Mother Nature, designed for pure joy. There’s nothing like picnic-table dinners designed for nibbling ears of corn, biting into grilled hotdogs, or scooping up forkfuls of creamy potato salad. I miss the Butter & Sugar corn I used to find at roadside stands in New England, but sometimes, here…

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Filed Under: Beef, Poultry & Pork, Monthly Themes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: corn, sirloin

Bowls of Happiness: Coconut Farro

July 2, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

We’ve lived through tumultuous days over the last year. Thankfully, life seems to be slowly coming up to speed. That said, I’m still not feeling myself, struggling to find my ‘new normal.’ Add in many gray days filled with much-needed rain, and that means I’m craving comfort food. Comfort food is the stuff we shouldn’t eat…

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Filed Under: Grains, Beans & Legumes, Monthly Themes Tagged With: blueberries, Buddha Bowl, coconut milk, farro, honey

Magic of Miso: Chocolate Chip Cookies

June 23, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Miso in cookies? What?!? I never heard of it until I saw a recipe on the Bon Appetit site. Experts have weighed in (here’s just one at WSJ) that miso adds complex flavor/saltiness to sweets, making it a perfect addition. We all have our favorite chocolate chip cookie style, which typically falls into one of these…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Sweets & Desserts Tagged With: chocolate, miso, toasted nuts

Magic of Miso: Miso Chili Crisp Noodles

June 10, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

A bowl of noodles bathed in spicy, sweet, savory sauce could possibly be a remedy to all the world’s ills. It’s that good. If you shy away from noodles in any form, this post may not be for you, unless you combine this sauce with zucchini noodles or roasted veggies (which would also be delicious)….

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Pasta Tagged With: chili garlic sauce, miso, noodles

Magic of Miso: Walnut Miso Tapenade

June 3, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

When you think of an ingredient that can enhance many dishes, you might not think of fermented soybeans, but that’s just what we’re talking about today. . .miso!   Miso is lauded for its ability to maintain good gut health and provide amazing flavor to any dish. Even Bon Appetit magazine called it “. ….

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: garlic, kalamata, lemon, miso, tahini, tapenade, walnuts

Lovely Legumes: Black Eyed Peas

May 25, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

Restaurants come and go, with many factors determining success. But when a long-time, popular spot closes, it’s a huge loss to a community, partly because of lost culinary traditions. This post is about one place, but I’m sure its story will resonate with many. My husband recently told me about black eyed peas he enjoyed at Old…

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Filed Under: Grains, Beans & Legumes, Monthly Themes Tagged With: black eyed peas, garlic, hot sauce, lawry's, legumes, old south oyster bar, onion

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