Cheesy Larvae & Charred Skin
Black bean pasta, butternut squash, corn, a slightly spicy cheese sauce, and crispy bacon complement each other in this unique and...
Cauliflower & Date Salad in Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
It sounds weird but cauliflower and dates are a natural pairing. Add pomegranate molasses, onions, pine nuts, and feta cheese, and it...
Bog Brains II--The Sequel
My original Bog Brains recipe tastes like Green Goddess dressing but unfortunately, not everyone likes Green Goddess! So, this is a...
Portabella Mushrooms Stuffed with Potatoes & Artichokes
I love mushrooms. Love them. But when it comes to portabella mushrooms—especially those that top out at 6 inches across—I find eating...
Bog Brains & Bugs
I saw a Halloween macaroni and cheese dish that got its creepy green hue by adding food coloring to the water the pasta cooked in. It...
Roasted Butternut Bruschetta
Squash on bread…what?!? While it sounds heavy or weird, this bruschetta is neither. Sure it’s different but the flavor profile is...
Grandma Virginia and the Cheese & Tomato Sandwich
Virginia became my step-grandmother when I was 15 years old but from the beginning of our relationship, she never treated me like a...
Red Wine Risotto with Brie, Figs & Walnuts
Brie, fresh figs, walnuts, and red wine are a classic combination that I enjoy and one that I thought would work well in risotto. This...
Date, Goat Cheese & Black Pepper Pastries
Sometimes I come across food products that if I don’t have an immediate idea of what to do with them, I just know they’ll taste good. ...
Tomato & Feta Bruschetta with Balsamic Syrup
This originated as a salad. I would combine tomatoes, basil, ricotta salata (salted ricotta) when I could find it or feta cheese when I...
