Wild Rice, Mushroom and Duck Soup

I was trying to come up with a recipe to use the duck stock and had thought the lemoniness of the tomatillos in the backyard was growing would be an interesting addition. It turned out though that since all the … Continue reading

Duck Stock – wonderful things begin

Lindehof Farms at the Oakmont Farmers’ Market had duck carcasses. The ducks had just been harvested and Axel was left with a lot of bones.  I, of course, immediately had to make duck stock to use as a base for … Continue reading

Vegetable Tian

This vegetable dish gets its name from the earthware cooking vessel it is cooked in that looks like a deep gratin pan. It is a delicious thing to do with the overabundance of vegetables that can happen in your garden. … Continue reading

Creamy Carrot Soup

We made a delicious creamy carrot soup that is spiced with warming ginger and nutmeg and kissed with a bit of cream in class last night. It is a family favorite and the color just screams fall.   A potato is cooked & pureed … Continue reading

Herb and Spice Blends

Herb and spice blends are real time savers in the kitchen, whether you make your own (much cheaper) or buy them. Recipes below     If you feel you wouldn’t use the more obscure leftover herbs & spices for anything … Continue reading

Guacamole Salsa Verde

I love guacamole, but am concerned about the calories, so I lightened it up with a Mexican vegetable (really a fruit) called the tomatillo.  Tomatillos are really interesting; the plants look a lot like tomato plants, but empty papery husks … Continue reading

Tomato Bruschetta

What is better than fresh, ripe, sweet, delicious tomatoes, light dressed in a bit of fruity olive oil and balsamic vinegar and perfumed with fresh basil sitting atop a crunchy garlic laced slice of bread.  I know, it almost sounds … Continue reading