Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite things to do with egg whites, when you use all your yolks for custard. Just make sure to eat it as soon as possible. It doesn’t take much time to deflate. C – Jim better have a fast shutter … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Baked Eggs and Irish Bangers
Update and Redux: J – A couple of years ago, we were doing Irish Week. Luke and Chris immediately suggested this dish … a great comfort-breakfast cure for lots of Irish revelry the night before. While I’m not Irish, I’m sure it will work equally well for just about any … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Quinoa Egg Avocado Breakfast
Update and Redux: C – This dish should be eaten all day long. It really can be. It’s delicious, nutritious and filling. It’s fancy, but easy. Just a few steps along with a few cookie cutters. It’s simple enough to serve to guests during brunch. C – It’s fancy … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Sous Vide Poached Eggs
Update and Redux: C – Poaching eggs sous vide is as simple as cooking them in their own shell. There’s no more need to swirl them or even add vinegar. All you need is a sous vide machine. A little impractical for a lot of people, but to me it’s … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Portobello Mushroom Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos
C – My husband and I were happy the day I made these tacos for the first time in a long time. For a while, I didn’t think I was going to make tacos ever again. Being a vegetarian means no meat in your tacos. Tacos just aren’t as filling … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic, Thyme and Balsamic Vinegar
Update and Redux: J – I had completely forgotten about this dish … and Christina’s adventure. We have all gotten better in the last three years. And, she now works with “the big knives” without injury. This recipe is a perfect, quick side for a nice, juicy steak. Great when … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Portobello Mushroom Burger
Update and Redux: J – A long while ago, Christina tried to eat vegetarian … with little success. Now, she’s trying again, with amazing success. Many more inventive and delicious recipes. Especially this one. I am almost tempted to substitute it for my usual Burger Night. Rich. “Meaty.” Very satisfying. … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Marinated Mushrooms
Update and Redux: C – Marinated mushrooms are still one of my favorite ways to eat mushrooms. After trying it a few more times, I think marinating the mixture for up to a week really gets the mushrooms more flavorful. If you don’t like cold mushrooms, place them in a … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Mushroom and Cashew Pate
C – I have been testing a vegetarian pate quite a while now. I finally came up with one I liked. Most of the other ones were a disaster. I needed to breakdown what a good pate was and start from there. Pates are mouses. They are light, fluffy and … Continue reading
Veggie Noodle Week 2016: Crispy Sweet Potato Spiralized Noodles With Sesame Asparagus Stir Fry
C – This dish defeats the whole purpose of eating healthy vegetable noodles. The vegetable noodles are deep fried. It’s good. It’s really pretty. It doesn’t defeat the purpose of spiralizing vegetables. It’s just not that healthy. For those craving crispy ramen with stir fry (if you never had it, … Continue reading