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Savory Spiced Pumpkin Waffles
We had lots of spiced pumpkin leftover after making ravioli, and decided to try waffles. In a medium bowl, I combined the following dry ingredients: 2 c. all purpose flour 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. cream … Continue reading
Chicken Pot Pie from leftover Fajitas
This was the easiest pot pie ever! First we preheated the oven to 400°. I took the leftover fajitas (about 4 c.) from the night before and cut them into 1/2″ pieces, put them in a medium sauce pan over … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken, fajita leftovers, pinto bean and pork soup, pot pie, roux
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Chicken Fajitas to Chicken Pot Pie
We still had left over refried beans, all those beautiful peppers from last week’s CSA box, and frozen chicken breasts, so the easy answer for dinner was fajitas. I seasoned the peppers with a “mystery rub” my husband made that … Continue reading
Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli – in 3 BIG steps
This is an epic, all day endeavor for myself and my daughter; and filled with firsts. The first time we ever roasted pumpkins; The first time I have made ravioli by hand; and The first time we tried making a … Continue reading
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Tagged bleu cheese, browned butter pasta sauce, homemade pasta, kale, purple kale, ravioli, roast pumpkin
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Saturday Upsides – Dirty dishes
Saturday Upsides This week I had hoped to attempt seven days of Upsides, but unfortunately, it was a rough week at work and home (with lots of very funny stories, now that it is over), but only one upside to … Continue reading
Bruschetta with Focaccia and Mixed Veggie Relish
Last Saturday, I made a batch of pizza dough and tried to see how many different things I could make out of it. I made bread sticks, which were heavenly with the baba ghanoush. I attempted crackers, which I am … Continue reading
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Tagged bruschetta, green onion, pear, radishes, roasted bell pepper, Tomatoes
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Week 24 – Pumpkins and Peppers
This week in our box we had one pumpkin (I got the second one from the share box), purple curly kale, a cantelope, small carrots, lots of peppers and two bunches of bok choy. The peppers are a wonderful mixture … Continue reading
Roasted Turnips and Carrots (with Lamb Shanks)
Roasted Turnips and Carrots Last week we had turnips (or was it the week before?) and I had grabbed an extra bunch from the share box at my CSA pick up spot. They had gotten a bit withered, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged à la Grecque, braise, carrots, citrus, lamb shanks, mint, roasted garlic, turnips
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Honey Pickled Jalapeños and Pickling Spices
We have had quite a few jalapeños in my CSA box the past couple of weeks, so I decided to try pickling some. 2-3 lbs jalapeño peppers 2 large cloves garlic, sliced 3-4 c. cider vinegar 1 T. honey 1-2 … Continue reading
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Tagged honey, jalapeño, mixed pickling spices, pickled jalapenos
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Week 25 and Apple Galette with Walnut Pie Crust
This week our box had a larger pumpkin, big round tomatoes, onions, potatoes, bell peppers and sweet peppers, a cabbage and four beautiful apples. The potatoes and onions re-stock our staples, the cabbage braised with butter and thyme is one … Continue reading →