Dijon Crusted Lamb Roast with Mint Sauce
Wed, 17/03/10 – 8:13 | 3 Comments

Lava Lake lamb roast is crusted with dijon and served with a fresh mint sauce – perfect for your Easter dinner.

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Farfalle with Golden Beets, Beet Greens and Pinenuts: Recession Dinner # 15
Monday, 16 Feb, 2009 – 22:30 | 6 Comments
Farfalle with Golden Beets, Beet Greens and Pinenuts:  Recession Dinner # 15

Recession/Depression Dinner Series # 15: An easy Vegetarian Dish using Farfalle, Golden Beets, Beet Greens and Pinenuts.

Broccoli Gratin: Recession Dinner Series # 14
Monday, 16 Feb, 2009 – 10:23 | 3 Comments
Broccoli Gratin: Recession Dinner Series # 14

A satisfying broccoli gratin made with a creamy custard of eggs, cream, milk and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a meal with a simple salad or served as a side with a roasted meat.

Kale with Farro: Recession Dinner Series # 13
Friday, 13 Feb, 2009 – 23:44 | 4 Comments
Kale with Farro: Recession Dinner Series # 13

A take on traditional risotto, by replacing the arborio rice with a hearty farro and seasoning with kale, shallots and Parmesan cheese.

Black Bean Tacos: Recession Dinner Series # 12
Thursday, 12 Feb, 2009 – 22:27 | 8 Comments
Black Bean Tacos:  Recession Dinner Series # 12

We are not big Mexican food fans.  Probably because it is more Tex Mex or California style.  Occasionally we crave a burrito or two or maybe even a Margarita.  Can the second be considered a …

Soups and Salad: Recession Dinner Series #9
Monday, 9 Feb, 2009 – 22:55 | 2 Comments
Soups and Salad:  Recession Dinner Series #9

Last night we started the kick-off another week of recession/depression proof dinners.  Tonight we had lovely leftovers with a few new additions to round out the meal.   Who says leftovers have to be boring *yawn*.
It …

Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup: Recession Dinner Series #8
Sunday, 8 Feb, 2009 – 23:43 | 2 Comments
Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup: Recession Dinner Series #8

We got a few emails from our readers with response to the series we did on eating organically, locally and by shopping at Whole Foods (exclusively) asking if or maybe it was challenging us to …

Leftovers and Recession Dinner recap
Friday, 6 Feb, 2009 – 11:36 | 4 Comments
Leftovers and Recession Dinner recap

some tasty leftovers!  Tonight was sort of the ‘let’s just figure out what to do with all these leftovers’ night!  We had the risotto that we did not take to work (had a business lunch …

Baked Pea Risotto: Recession Dinner # 7
Tuesday, 3 Feb, 2009 – 21:46 | 4 Comments
Baked Pea Risotto:  Recession Dinner # 7

Since we had two back to back events,  I have to apologize for making the last meal of our series late.  I am excited to tell you about this very easy risotto dish.  It is …