by Admin | May 2, 2022 | Main Dishes
It saddens me that I’m late to the strawberry-balsamic game. I’m a convert now, and I’ve made up for it with this recipe. Adding a strawberry-balsamic reduction at the end really amps up the tangy-sweet flavors. This is the same sauce that goes on the vanilla cake....
by Admin | May 1, 2022 | Soups Stews Salads
This recipe is based on a shrimp recipe I found in Bon Appétit magazine several years ago. I had recently fallen in love with peperoncini peppers, so I did some ingredient swaps and adapted it for my slow cooker. The peperoncini add a little kick, so I use sweet...
by Admin | Apr 30, 2022 | Sides, Sides and Sauces
I love the combination of maple and mustard: sweet playing off of tangy. But the carrots and Brussels sprouts nearly stole the show, because the sauce created in the cooker was the perfect complement to the vegetables. Prep time 15 minutes Serves 6 1 pound (455 g)...
by Admin | Apr 29, 2022 | Soups Stews Salads
I always keep some precooked, uncured Italian sausages around because they make such fast, easy meals. Our family loved these saucy sausages and peppers over “Baked” Sweet Potatoes, but Cauliflower Rice (shown here and here) or Squash Noodles would also be good...
by Admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Main Dishes
There’s this little Greek restaurant in Sacramento (Opa! Opa!—and you must say it in an excited voice) that has incredibly garlicky hummus. It’s fantastic. I wanted the same punch of garlic in this dish, so I added it in the form of an aioli—which is basically a...