Radishes are in season locally. I got a couple of bunches of long pink radishes in my Papa Spuds box recently. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered them – that’s half the fun! But they tasted very much like regular radishes and so I set off to figure out what to…
Hearty Collard Sausage Bean Ragout
Hearty Collard Greens! I love greens! Any kind of greens! I like the more delicate greens for salads in the summer, but come cold weather, the sturdier greens make for wonderful comfort food in soups and stews. Growing up in the North I never had collards, but as a transplanted Southerner I’ve come to…
Roasted Beets with Greens, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
I got some lovely fresh beets with tops in my Papa Spuds produce box this week. For those of us who grew up eating pickled beets from a can, beets do not conjure up feelings of yearning. But, I swear fresh roasted beets are entirely different and you’ll love them! They’re sweet, earthy, full-bodied –…
Shrimp Curry
I’m a big fan of Indian food and I especially like curries. Curry is a generic term that usually indicates some blend of spices, hot peppers and a sauce although there are dry curries, too. This shrimp curry is simple yet flavorful, and pretty, too! In this very simple shrimp curry, aromatic spices flavor a…
Asian Hot Sweet Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
My friend Maxine first made this dish for me years ago and I liked it so much I asked for the recipe. It has since become one of my family’s favorites! Everyone has a few “Go To” recipes, favorites that you make over and over again because they’re just that good and simple and…
Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale
There’s nothing like a stew to comfort you on a cool fall or winter evening. Most often we think beef when we think stew. But this chicken stew is wonderfully hearty. The thick broth is flavored with caramelized leeks, wine, the delicious toasted bits left in the pan from browning the flour-coated chicken pieces and…
Two Beans and Corn Salad
We’re in for a little return of summer the next couple days in Raleigh. It’s a good chance to enjoy some of the last of the summer vegetables in a refreshing and colorful salad. This is a little bit like three-bean salad, but it’s perked up by fresh corn and crunchy red bell pepper….
Gluten-Free Fried Green Tomatoes
Love the cool days and even cooler nights we’re having. Fall and spring are my favorite seasons. Hard to decide which one takes the top spot. In the spring the earth bursts with new life and that irresistible urge to garden takes over. But the fall offers a respite from those long dog days of…
Cheesy Beef and Cauliflower Casserole
I got a head of cauliflower in my weekly produce box and wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do with it. But the cool weather had me yearning for a full meal, comforting casserole. Cauliflower does a surprisingly good job filling in for starchy ingredients in dishes. It’ s low in carbs but nonetheless…
Crab Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
I love crab – that sweet but distinctly from the sea taste. Usually when I buy crabmeat I make crab cakes, but I decided to try something different this time. One of my favorite lunch spots, Zest Café and Home Art has a crab and shrimp stuffed tomato on the menu and I thought I’d…