Beets and Sweets on Naan Bread

Peel beets and sweet potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toss beets and sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt and pepper and spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes then stir. Continue roasting...

The Vinaigrette Ratio

Knowing how to make your own vinaigrettes saves money and allows you to customize according to what you are using the vinaigrette on. We all have so many bottles in our pantries.  Know to put them to use. Shallots became a staple on my grocery list once I started...

Roasted Root Vegetables – Technique and Recipe

By Love and Lemons https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-root-vegetables/ Key take aways: Use as many sheet trays as you need and use parchment if you have it. The vegetables should have space so they roast and do not steam.  Group like types together if on the same...

Vegetable Pot Pie

Vegetable Pot Pie All the fall veggies can be cut small and sauteed, season as you like. Once the veggies are soft add a couple tablespoonfuls of butter. Once melted sprinkle the mixture with a couple tablespoonfuls of flour. Stir and cook the flour out. With a whisk,...

Veggietots

Vegisode Veggietots This recipe is a guideline.  Each vegetable’s moisture content is variable, once shredded for finely chopped, the vegetable should be drained or pressed with paper towels to be as dry as possible. The bread crumbs can be adjusted to alter the...

Lettuce Soup

Inspired by a recipe in Epicurious Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions, scallions, and/or shallots 2 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 – 1 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled...

Cast Iron Irish Apple

Any time I get to use my cast iron pan and apples is a happy day. This recipe was inspired by the blog 31Daily. Cast Iron Irish Apple Cake Ingredients: 2 Cups of flour 2 Teaspoonfuls of baking powder 8 Tablespoons of butter 2/3 Cup of granulated sugar 1 Teaspoonful of...

Winter Squash Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. The best storage squash have a thick rind – butternut and blue hubbard usually store the longest. Honeynut, delicata, spaghetti, acorn etc. should be used earlier on. The adventure squash is in between. Any of the cut squash you...