Cabbage is good steamed and in salads. I used to serve it once or twice a month. Now that I’ve discovered roast cabbage, I’ve been making it a couple times a week. It’s simple to prepare, but does take some time in the oven that you’ll need to plan for. The roasting really brings out […]
Dinner
Black Bean Soup Made with Guinness Stout
When the weather is cool, I love making a large pot of soup that’s big enough for leftovers. Black bean soup is a favorite. This one takes on an extra rich and hearty flavor from the Guinness Extra Stout. Stout Black Bean Soup Soup Ingredients: 1 pound black beans 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic […]
Jicama Tangerine Salad Recipe
Jicama Salad Ingredients: Jicama Cucumber Red or Yellow Bell Pepper 3 Key Limes Tangerine Cilantro Instructions: Peel jicama and cucumber and cut into chunks. Chop pepper. Chop cilantro. Combine in a bowl. Slice open the Key limes and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Mix thoroughly. Peel and section the tangerine. Cut each section […]
Roasted Winter Squash with Garlic Oil
Roasted Winter Squash Ingredients: Melissa’s Delicata Squash (or other winter squash) Scott’s Garlic Oil Seasoning Salt (I used Scott’s Santa Maria Style Seasoning) Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 400º Cut winter squash into wedges and scoop out the seeds Wrap each piece of squash in foil (see photo below – skin side down, leave foil open […]
Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ahhh … comfort food! Mashed potatoes make me happy inside! This recipe using sweet potatoes feels extra special with the addition of roasted garlic and cream cheese. Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes 1 whole garlic bulb 4 oz. cream cheese (1/2 of a standard package) milk salt to taste Instructions […]