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November 3, 2012

Instead of Mashed Potatoes, Try Potato and Celery Root Puree

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Why settle (again) for plain mashed potatoes? Booorrriiiinnnggg. End the snooze-fest with celery root. The addition of the root vegetable certainly wakes up this classic comfort food and lends interest! Serve it with roast chicken or game hens, seared duck, or braised beef. You will be pleasantly surprised with the unique flavor and fluffy texture. Promise. [...]

October 23, 2012

Broccoli, Leek and Smoked Gouda Tart

broccoli, leek and smoked gouda tart

I think I have written here before that I have a special fondness for baking, especially recipes that feature a savory tart crust with an eggy and/or cheesy filling. Yes, this recipe is a little more involved, but making a tart crust is similar to making a pie crust. If you’ve never tried it, you [...]

October 10, 2012

Wild Rice & Riso with Roasted Garlic

What’s better than roasted garlic? I can’t think of anything at the moment. So try this lovely tailgate or picnic salad featuring mild, roasted garlic for your next outing. I invite you to click for the other recipes: Herb Marinated Beef Tenderloin and Green Beans with Almonds & Blue Cheese, that complement quite nicely. Enjoy [...]

September 27, 2012

Fall Flavors: Lemon Chicken with Rosemary & Sage

chicken entrees and recipes

Yes! I’ve found a recipe to utilize the fresh sage and rosemary that grow so well in my herb garden. In addition to the herbs, the velvety, lemony sauce make this recipe ideal for an early fall, special occasion dinner. Serve it as it is here with Tuscan White Beans and Wilted Spinach and Radicchio [...]

August 12, 2012

Baby Artichoke & Potato Salad

potatoartichoke salad recipe

Fresh artichokes make this summer salad very special, but you may use the canned variety in a pinch. Enjoy! -alyce eyster