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Chocolate dipped strawberries

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

This is a really easy recipe. step 1: wash strawberries Step 2: melt chocolate in a double boiler Step 3: Dip strawberry in chocolate so 1/2 is covered Step 4: arrange artfully on a plate, impressing all your friends

Potato Asparagus soup

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Potato Asparagus Soup 5 medium-small potatoes (approx. 3-4 cups) 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, chopped 4 cups chicken stock 1 small onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp dill 1 cup of milk, cream, evaporated milk or other dairy product of your choice Peel, cube and [...]

Burgers

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Recently, I have been a part of several discussions where people have asked me how I get burgers from grassfed beef to stick together. It is quite a bit leaner than grocery store beef and needs some help to bind. Here’s a very general recipe

Greek Lentil Soup

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Ok, it’s not 100% local, but it is so darn tasty! Greek Lentil Soup 2 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 stalks of celery, chopped 8 cups of stock, chicken or vegetable 2 cups dried brown lentils 1 tsp dried oregano 1 bay leaf 5-6 carrots, diced (1 1/2 cups) [...]

Eat your greens!

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Greens are healthy and plentiful this time of year. However, there is a bit of a challenge in convincing people to try them and find out just how delicious they can be. Here is a quick recipe that could go a long way 2 tbsp olive oil (or other oil) 2 cloves of garlic 1 [...]

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Friday, June 26th, 2009

It is strawberry season! Today’s recipe is a wonderful salad dressing for those light spring salads. 1 cup whole strawberries 1 cup olive oil 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (1 tsp dry) or other herbs that might be good. Put [...]