To Beet or Not to Beet…
guessed the secret ingredient yet? ..that is the question. And, when it comes to that one, I’ve always come down rather heavily on the side of NOT to beet. They taste like soil! Bleurgh! But I know...
View ArticleLemon Thyme Chicken
this is as fancy as my presentation gets Despite my best efforts (which really consisted of moving some dirt around) thyme is the only thing, besides aloe vera, that has successfully grown in my...
View ArticleRoast Pork with Apple Thyme Sauce
it’s strange how the savoury and sweet go together but they do, oh yes, they do It’s been said before but I really do love my thyme plant. It sits there in the backyard, uncomplaining. The sole...
View ArticleEasy Carrot Fries
life lesson #347: anything roasted in fat tastes good If you have kids/significant others at home who won’t eat their vegetables, this recipe is for them. Side note: I’m baffled by people who airly...
View ArticleChicken & Sweet Potato Chowder
those are thyme leaves on top, and they are optional It’s possible that I’m playing fast and loose with the term ‘chowder’ here but, to me, it refers to any kind of thick, creamy soup. Traditionally...
View ArticlePan-fried Chicken Livers with Garlic & Shallots
yeah, there’s no way to make liver look good…sorry Liver is something I struggle to get in my diet…I mean, c’mon, it’s liver. But I’m trying to get better because of all the wonderful health benefits...
View ArticleLemon & Fennel Stuffed Snapper
cut off the head before serving if you’ve squeamish guests I’ve stuffed chicken, I’ve stuffed pork chops, I’ve stuffed butternut squash and I’ve even stuffed dates. But I can honestly say this was my...
View ArticleSlow Roasted Lamb Shanks with Herbs & Shallots
slow cooked, so that the meat just falls off the bone I was a lamb shank virgin (I’d eaten them, but not cooked ‘em before) until this and trust me, if I can do it, anyone can. While most braised lamb...
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