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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Lovely Legumes: Black Eyed Peas
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…
Flavor Punches: Gremolata
Gremolata sounds fancy, but it’s a simple mixture of fresh parsley, garlic and lemon zest – ingredients you probably have in your fridge at any given time or can easily pick up at a market. It’s a classic seasoning that originates from northern Italy (Milan, I believe), sprinkled on soups/stews, braised meats, roasted veggies and…
Miso-Garlic-Soy Chicken Thighs
There’s a salad recipe on my blog with kale, cabbage, scallions, parsley, cilantro, cashews and sesame seeds, inspired by a dish I had in Napa Valley. But it’s the DRESSING that makes it special, and every time I serve it, it’s a total wipeout. What’s the key ingredient? Miso. . . I may have lost some…
Muffin Tin Herbed Potato Stacks
Have you heard of “COVID Cooking Fatigue”? You may not have heard about it, but I bet you’re feeling it! That’s because many of us these days are preparing 3 meals a day at home, 7 days a week. I don’t know about you, but it seems like whenever one meal is finished, I’m already…
Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce
Remember January, 2020, when anything was possible, we made resolutions and travel plans, and blissfully steered toward the road to adventure? We now have new routines, and what was mundane back then seems exciting today, like getting out of the house to visit the grocery store 🙂 My daily routine involves diving into work and…
Sauteed Collards with Lemon
We’re officially back to healthy eating at my house, so you can expect to see posts over the upcoming months highlighting fresh veggies, warm/cozy soups, and tasty snacks! I think it’s safe to say that most of us are relieved the holiday hoopla is behind us, so I hope you’ll find something interesting here to…
Sour Orange Mojo Marinade
I had never even seen a sour/bitter orange (a.k.a. Seville orange) before last week, when some dear friends picked ‘em right off their tree and gave me a bunch. They have a darker orange exterior color, with a distinctly rough, thick and dimpled skin — not the prettiest oranges you’ve ever seen, but they’ve got…
Rosemary-Garlic Potato Encrusted Grouper
There are lots of recipes for ‘potato encrusted’ fish that use either instant potato flakes, mashed potatoes, a layer of “shingle-looking” thinly sliced potatoes (a beautiful presentation, by the way), or grated potato (like hash browns). I’ve tried several methods with varying degrees of success. . .and don’t even get me started on my experience…
Lemon, Parsley & Garlic Grouper
It’s Red Grouper season in (State) Gulf waters, so we’ve been enjoying it immensely. When cooked, Red Grouper’s flesh is bright white and it has a delicious, mild flavor (I’ve heard it described as a cross between Halibut and Bass). It’s tender, flaky and lean, and the sturdy texture can handle just about any cooking…
Baby Eggplants with Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper
It’s fun to try new things, which is why I was so excited to spot these beautiful baby eggplants at the farmer’s market! I’ve never cooked them, so I couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen. Unfortunately, inspiration didn’t hit me immediately, so I left them on the counter for a few days and simply…
Citrus Infused Whole Roasted Snapper
We’re doing something a little different today. . .cooking a whole fish! Don’t be intimated — it’s actually a little easier than cooking a single fillet and you can even make stock with the leftover bones and pieces! If you’re fortunate enough to catch a fish yourself, that’s great, but you can also find one…