Făgăraș These mini smoked cheddar cornbread muffins are deliciously smokey, incredibly versatile, and seriously easy to make. Serve them with soups and stews or as their own small plate at a party. Continue reading Mini Smoked Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
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Turnip and Pomegranate Winter Salad
nakedly I’m often asked how to use the turnips and radishes in CSA boxes. It seems these little guys have developed a bad reputation from the old days when varieties often had so much bite that they had an almost unbearable bitter taste.
Friends, I’m here to tell you these hardy root vegetables have changed their ways! They are packed with nutrition and, when harvested at the appropriate time, have delicious, sweet and slightly spicy flavors that can be complimented very well with the right accompanying harmony of flavors. Continue reading Turnip and Pomegranate Winter Salad
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Fresh cranberry sauce is a classic accompaniment to Thanksgiving day turkey, but this delicious little side could pair nicely with almost any savory meat dish. The sweet and acidic flavors provide a lovely contrast with the rich umami flavors in roasted meats such as pork or beef as well as a rich fatty fish such as trout or salmon.
Chili Marinated Trout
I recently received a few requests for more vegetarian or pescatarian dishes. This Chili Marinated Trout recipe is full of flavor and packed with protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.
Heirloom Tomato and Shallot Salad
You might be lucky enough to still have a few tomatoes left on your vines or were smart enough to pluck those delicious little jewels last week before the cold set in (in Texas). Maybe you have a brilliant gardener friend who spirited a few to you at the last minute.