Category: Vegetables

  • Pickled Beets and Beet Greens

    Pickled Beets and Beet Greens

    I made these mustard and bread crumb pork chops again tonight. Forgot to take a picture but they are so easy and so good, you need to try them!  I threw some sweet potatoes in to bake with them, and then cooked some beet greens in a skillet when everything else was done. I made…

  • Mushroom and Zucchini Saute

    Mushroom and Zucchini Saute

    I saw The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks referenced on a blog somewhere and it intrigued me, especially as I’ve had friends ask me to offer some cooking classes some  evenings in my home.  Whether you already like to cook or feel like…

  • Dinner from the Garden: Broccoli, Snap Peas, Arugula and Radishes

    Dinner from the Garden: Broccoli, Snap Peas, Arugula and Radishes

    One of my favorite things when the garden is growing is planning dinner based on what’s ready to eat. Tonight that was broccoli, sugar snap peas, arugula and radish.  I actually incorporated all them into a delicious dinner. Save

  • Baked Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup

    Baked Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup

    Cool and rainy weather here so we enjoyed some baked acorn squash for dinner the other night with our quiche.   Acorn squash is so simple to make and so good! Note: The seeds can be cleaned and roasted like pumpkin seeds! Save

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Herbs

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Herbs

    This came from Placer County Real Food From Farmers Markets: Recipes & Menus for Every Week of the Year, which a dear friend from Placer County gave me!  It has menus and recipes from weekly dinners that were made primarily from food purchased at their farmer’s market throughout the year.  My youngest loves Brussels sprouts…