Brussel Sprouts and Bacon I've never liked brussel sprouts. I can recall once that I've eaten more than two in one sitting. It was at a local restaurant and the roasted brussel sprouts were covered in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and came as an accidental side to the dish I'd ordered. Then one day Miss … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts and Bacon
Butternut Squash Soup We love love love love love this perfectly fall soup (even the toddler!) 1 butternut squash (roasted at 425 for about 45 minutes)3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil1 shallots1/2 yellow onion1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt6 garlic cloves (minced)1 teaspoon maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegfreshly ground black pepper4 Cup vegetable broth2 Tbs butter Coat … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
One of the ingredients we brought back from our New Orleans trip was Steen’s Cane Vinegar. We've used it in a few dishes and it makes a huge flavor difference from any other vinegar. This is the salad dressing that converted me from dry rabbit food to a salad with dressing. Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus … Continue reading Emeril Lagasse’s Steen’s Cane Vinaigrette
This was a surprise win for our family. Even before Miss A's arrival, we made it a point to eat more fish. Salmon is hard one because done well, it's amazing. Done poorly, it's terrible. On a whim, I tried this Honey-Soy Salmon dish from Parents magazine. It was so easy and even better, Miss … Continue reading Toddler Approved: Honey Soy Salmon
Miss A is continuing to learn to use toddler forks and spoons and loves practicing. She also loves Italian inspired dishes and eating dinner with us. That means J and I are regularly trying to come up with dinner recipes that work for all three of us. We had success once with this pork dish (probably … Continue reading Toddler approved: Chicken “parm”