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Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

This recipe combines cauliflower and cheese in a way that doesn't result in a watery mess (and not a lick of Cheez Whiz anywhere).  Not quite a quiche, not quite some kind of weird soufflé, it has great scope for a one-dish dinner, with wiggle room for flavor variations. To review the full blog posting, click here.Cauliflower Cheese Casserole - [...]

By |July 28th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Hot Grape Tomatoes

Here's a simple side dish for all occasions, summer or winter. For the complete blog entry (which is not much longer than this recipe), click here.Hot Grape Tomatoes - - Grape Tomatoes, Olive oil ((NOT Extra Virgin)), Seasoning (Salt, Pepper, Herb blend or fresh herbs), Optional : Balsamic Vinegar, In a 12-inch skillet over medium [...]

By |July 8th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Nuoc Cham

 You can buy Nuoc Cham in a bottle.  Sometimes it's called "Spring Roll Sauce", and is not to be confused with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. Nuoc Cham is very thin.  Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce is thicker, and much sweeter. ...or..... you could make it yourself. This is the dressing for Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, which [...]

By |July 5th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Guacamole

EVERYBODY has their own idea of what constitutes perfect guacamole.  Some prefer the tubs from the store, as they seem to maintain their green-ness for a long time (a situation I find just a little suspicious).  Guac is soooooo easy to make -- unless you can't find a ripe avocado :)Guacamole - Take this as [...]

By |July 5th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Zucchini Noodles in (any kind of) Sauce

There are lots and lots of sauces out there -- some in jars, and some you make yourself.  Zucchini noodles can be wilted into just about any sauce to make a nice side dish, or an entree with the addition of a little rotisserie chicken or shrimp from the freezer. For a more thorough review, [...]

By |June 27th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Cold Zucchini Noodle Salad

An alternative to slaw.  The only limits to your creativity are the contents of your fridge. For the complete blog posting on Zucchini Noodles, click here.Cold Zucchini Noodle Salad - The "other vegetables" can be carrots, cucumber, green onion, bell pepper -- anything that can be cut into noodle-like pieces. - Zucchini (8 - 12 [...]

By |June 27th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Zucchini Noodles in Browned Butter

So tasty!  Take advantage of your garden, or the bounty at the market. For additional information, view the full blog posting here.Zucchini Noodles in Browned Butter - If you don't have a mandolin slicer, strip "noodles" from the zucchini with a vegetable peeler. - Zucchini (8 - 12 inches) (stripped into noodles), Butter, Seasoning (salt, [...]

By |June 27th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Popsicles (Fruit Freezies)

There are millions of popsicle recipes out there in internet-land.  Here's another one! To see the full blog posting for tips and tricks, click here.Popsicles (Fruit Freezies) - A guilt-free treat for your grandchildren (or yourself). The yield depends on the size of your popsicle molds. - Pears ("in juice"), Fresh or frozen fruit (of choice [...]

By |June 24th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Fudgesicles

My pursuit of the perfect fudgesicle came from a pure lust for chocolate, and a sincere addiction to ice cream.  For the complete blog posting, click here.Fudgesicles - The yield will depend entirely on the size of your popsicle molds. The number of servings is actually "never enough". The higher the fat level of the [...]

By |June 23rd, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Rhubarb-Aide

More beautiful than lemonaide, and just as refreshing.  Make something other than cobbler with all that rhubarb you have in your garden! For a peek at the complete blog posting on this topic, click here.Rhubarb-Aide - More beautiful than lemonaide, and just as refreshing. Make something other than cobbler with all that rhubarb you have [...]

By |June 22nd, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments