Chicken Fried Steak with Green Garlic Gravy
Wed, 10/03/10 – 11:05 | 2 Comments

Perfectly seasoned and fried beef bottom steaks are smothered in a creamy green garlic gravy to make the ultimate chicken fried steak.

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Pea Soup
Saturday, 23 May, 2009 – 19:08 | One Comment
Pea Soup

Pea soup does not have to be limited to dried split peas. This easy vegetarian recipe uses fresh spring peas or you can substitute frozen if you are in a hurry or you don’t want to shell fresh ones.

Roasted Capsicum & Ricotta Pasta
Friday, 13 Mar, 2009 – 6:52 | 6 Comments
Roasted Capsicum & Ricotta Pasta

Need a quick and easy dinner that is not boring? Here is a simple and flavorful pasta dish using easy ingredients: roasted red peppers, fresh creamy ricotta and whole wheat pasta.

Your kids will love it: Purple Cauliflower Soup
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 20:53 | 3 Comments
Your kids will love it:  Purple Cauliflower Soup

Move over green eggs and ham, purple soup is here to stay! Your kids will love this fun soup that is not only easy to make but very healthy, as well as low fat. They will be eating their veggies and giggling the entire time.

Cauliflower Soup
Thursday, 19 Feb, 2009 – 22:40 | 9 Comments
Cauliflower Soup

Making soup can be very easy and this cauliflower soup couldn’t be easier.  It is so basic;  blanched cauliflower, puree with the blanching liquid and season with salt, pepper, butter and a little olive oil.  …

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 …