Soup and Salad
Curried Butternut Soup
I don’t think anything says Fall to me more than a creamy squash soup…except maybe all those leaves on the ground. As I mentioned in my last post, I got a great deal on a basket of six squashes at the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market a couple of weeks ago. I used the first butternut today [...]
Farmer’s Market Bounty
In the Summer and Fall, I shop at the local farmer’s markets and roadside farm stands as much as possible. I plan my meals around the locally grown, seasonal produce and am always delighted to see what new things arrive as the months progress. Not only is the food more fresh than what is available [...]
Nicoise Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette
Everything in this salad aside from the olives came from the farmer’s market or the garden. Nicoise salads are one of my favorites. I love the texture of the potatoes and how well they mesh with the beans and eggs. The vinaigrette is made with a sherry vinegar base and lots of fresh thyme. If [...]
Grilled Corn Salad with Salsa Verde Ranch
It’s been a while since I posted my last recipe. Truth be told, I haven’t been feeling super motivated lately. Being on a seven month involuntary work vacation has left me feeling a little depressed and I have been spending more time on my couch than in my kitchen. It’s funny how feeling useless can [...]
Grilled Endive with Chipotle Yogurt Dressing
This endive was sitting in my fridge for almost a month. My intention was to braise it, Julia Child style, but it’s been so hot lately that I haven’t had much inclination to leave my oven on for hours at a time. I knew I needed to use the endive soon, so last night the [...]
Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Before I tell you about the amazing dinner I made with my mom last night, I wanted to update everyone on the Elise’s Kitchen Leftover Contest. There have been so many amazing entries. I’m having a lot of trouble choosing so far. I may end up picking a few winners. You still have until 4pm central [...]
Shrimp and Zucchini Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette
For the past week my body has been rejecting most food. I’m not really sure what the deal is. Except for being really fatigued, I feel fine. Smoothies and raw foods seem to be my only option right now, so last night for dinner I whipped up a little raw zucchini salad. The shrimp were [...]
Embracing Sardines
Wait! Before you start hugging tiny fish, let me explain! Until a few months ago, I wouldn’t have been caught dead eating oily fish out of a tin. It just grossed me out. It took Alton Brown of the Food Network to change my mind. I was up late one night and caught an episode [...]
Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup
Today was the most gorgeous day of the year thus far. 50 degrees in March…yes please. I was in the mood to make something fresh tasting for dinner tonight. When I stopped at the co-op to see what looked good, one of the employees was stocking beautiful heirloom tomatoes. Bingo! Tomato soup was on the [...]
Zesty Three Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Last night was once again dedicated to feeding my sister, who is home from college for the week. She requested a vegetarian chili with lots of beans. I am no stranger to meatless chili as I have been an on again, off again vegetarian since middle school. The first time I made this chili I [...]
