We had some friends over recently for dinner and, despite the warm December weather we’ve been having, I wanted to do a really great braise. I absolutely love Molly Stevens’ book “All About Braising” and found a recipe for osso buco, but I adapted it using bison shanks that I picked up at our local farmer’s market. The traditional accompaniment to osso buco is risotto … Continue reading Bison Osso Buco
Flavored salts are a great way to punch up the flavor of a dish. I mostly use them as a finishing salt, but will also use them in a dish as well, particularly sprinkled on veggies or meat before roasting. Kosher salt works well for these recipes because the cost is economical and the salt is flaky and course, but you can also use fleur … Continue reading Flavored Salts
I’m always on the look out for good, healthy breakfasts and snacks for my toddler – and let’s face it, ones that I don’t mind eating either! I had some bananas to use up so mini muffins sounded like a great idea, but I wanted to add in peanut butter for some additional protein and ground flax seed to up the fiber content. The peanut … Continue reading Banana Peanut Butter Mini Muffins
My friend Meredith, and her three month old sweet baby Ian, joined me for an afternoon of holiday cookie baking. I selected the cookies and she helped me scoop, bake and sample (purely for quality control purposes!) the cookies. Most of these cookies are destined for our friends’ bellies, but we couldn’t help keeping a few for ourselves. I picked all these recipes to give … Continue reading Holiday Cookies
I’ve been craving a really yummy homemade mac and cheese and had some cheese from a party that I wanted to use up. However, on our quest to eat better and healthier, I wanted to really up the veggie factor of the mac and cheese to help offset the cheesy, creamy pasta. Also, with an impending frost about to hit the garden, it gave me … Continue reading Veggie Mac and Cheese
A bit late getting this up, since we’ve already moved in to full on Christmas prep, but wanted to share a post about our Thanksgiving. This year, we have much to be thankful for. Healthy family, happy home, new opportunities and a table full of delicious food to eat. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year, as its surrounded with food and … Continue reading Menu: Thanksgiving 2015
Half Pint Garden 