A lot of people in my life are vegetarians, so I’m pretty aware of vegetarian options when I go out to eat. Even though I’m not always ordering a vegetarian option, I have a lot of sympathy for vegetarians when restaurant options are sparse and/or uninspired. Vegetables are delicious and just because an entree doesn’tRead more
Well I found out that May is not the last Carroll Cafe! There will be one more for the season on June 13th! So you’re in luck if you still haven’t made it out to one! This salad is the savory option I served for May’s Carroll Cafe. I loved this salad. As I wasRead more
This is probably one of the best soups I’ve ever made. It’s simple to make but is filled with a ton of flavor. The broth is infused with ginger and thyme, which adds great warmth. By caramelizing the carrots you bring out the deep rich, sweet flavor of the carrots. This is a great soupRead more
This is a great soup! I adapted the recipe to include more veggies and I left out the rice. I was going to add in some barley, but my pot was too full! But honestly I don’t think anyone missed it. Everyone went back for seconds, and I was glad I’d made enough that we’dRead more
I don’t usually do a lot of cooking on the weekdays. I usually try out new recipes on the weekends when I have more time and have had a chance to pick out a new recipe, and do the grocery shopping for it, etc. However, this week my uncle and cousin are staying with usRead more
This is an old family recipe. My mom’s grandma would make this every spring just as the green beans came up in the garden. It’s a great, easy recipe that’s total comfort food. I actually made this using a frozen ham hock that we saved from Easter. You can also just buy a ham hockRead more
This is a childhood classic. My mom would make this fairly regularly when we were growing up. It’s a great way to reinvent leftovers. This is perfect if you have some leftover rice from getting take-out, or just make a bit extra and save it for this. Day old rice is perfect in thisRead more
This is a wonderfully simple soup. The flavors are delicate and warm. I think it would be a great soup for when you’re feeling a little under the weather, or when you just need a light but delicious soup. Roasting the carrots brings out their sweetness, and the ginger and thyme infused vegetable stock addsRead more
This is a great recipe. It comes from another woman from my church (don’t church ladies just have the best recipes?). I got a marriage proposal out of this recipe…you know, if he wasn’t twice my age and already engaged… If that doesn’t say enough about how good this recipe is, I don’t know whatRead more
I have a problem. I am completely unable to estimate amounts. For the Seekers luncheon we had enough food to feed at least 100 (I’m halving all the amounts I used for a more realistic serving size). However it’s really hard to guess how much a recipe will make. For example, the recipe for thisRead more