Crispy Shelled Tacos with Baked Lentils and Balsamic Cabbage
These shouldn't have worked but they did; they were fabulous! I added the Pancetta so as not to have to hear L.'s complaints about a lack...
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Nov 3, 2020
Squash, Pancetta, and Roasted Poblano Dip with Tortilla Chips
I know, I know, I posted a squash related dip just last week. But it is cucurbit season and pumpkin and squash lend themselves really...
Sep 21, 2020
Bonus Recipe: Bacon, Lettuce and Corn Meal Crusted Green Tomato Sandwich
When we lived in Santa Barbara, I found a little restaurant with a lovely garden in back which served a version of these. Theirs had...
Jul 28, 2020
Corn Chowder Salad
I have always felt that all of the components of corn chowder would make a good salad, but never got around to thinking it through from...
Mar 23, 2020
Pasta Carbonara
L. requested this while I was planning the menu and, though I am not a huge fan, I couldn't see any reason to say no. I am glad I didn't...
Oct 11, 2019
Acorn Squash and Leek Soup
What I lost in orange color by adding leeks and bacon to this soup base, I more than made up for in depth of flavor. You could make this...
Sep 15, 2019
Frisée aux Lardons with Poached Egg
You know that fall is on the horizon when you start craving salads of bitter greens and chicory subsequently makes its first appearance...
Sep 10, 2019
Fresh Linguini with XO Mushroom Sauce
The inspiration recipe below made me hungry but it sounded a bit fiddly to make especially since I don't own a food processor, and I...
May 1, 2019
Creamy Polenta with Wilted Ramps, Pan Roasted Asparagus, Poached Egg and Pancetta Crisps
I loved this. I really enjoyed the juxtaposition of creamy polenta, salty pancetta, gooey egg, crunchy asparagus and garlicky ramps. I...
Mar 3, 2019
Chopped Sirloin Burgers with Bacon and Cheddar
Hand chopped top notch sirloin, smoked apple wood bacon, melted cheddar , the options of tomato, avocado, red onion, pickle and ketchup...
Sep 20, 2017
Recipe: Bacon and Tomato Tarte Tatin
I had a glut of beautiful mini heirloom tomatoes, which made the tart very pretty and colorful but regular sized, red ones would work...
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