One of my favorite recipes from Simply in Season, this recipe is an excellent example of a stew. Don’t let the long list of spices turn you off – it goes together rather quickly.
Pin ItWondering What to Do with Random Winter Root Vegetables? Roast ‘em!
February 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Perhaps you joined a winter CSA and aren’t exactly sure what the root vegetables you received are; or maybe you just want something quick to make that will clean out your refrigerator. Regardless, roasting winter root vegetables is the answer!
Pin ItOnion Tart
February 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
When I said we’d be talking tarts this week, I’m pretty sure you didn’t think I’d make an onion tart. What do you expect from the daughter of a former onion farmer?
Pin ItGround Beef Helper Skillet {Local doesn’t have to be fancy}
February 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sometimes people hear “eat local” and they picture expensive, fancy food. I went out to dinner the other night with friends to a burger joint that we like because they source some things locally. “It doesn’t have fancy buns, does it?” they asked the waitress. While made on site, I’m not sure one would consider them “fancy.” But I digress. This week’s Dark Days Challenge entry is most definitely not fancy, but is fast, easy, and–local.
Pin ItBeef Stew (Boeuf Bourguignonne)
January 25, 2012 By 7 Comments
Today I’m posting a beef stew recipe, even though it’s soup week, because I ended up making this more into a soup. Regardless, it tasted great and features local ingredients.
Pin ItCole Slaw
January 4, 2012 By 3 Comments
We continue the salad theme this week with cole slaw! Even though I often associate cole slaw with summer picnics, it uses ingredients that are available in the winter.
Pin It10 Winter-ish Salads
January 3, 2012 By 6 Comments
“Local Cook,” you may be protesting, “how can you challenge us to make salad in the WINTER?” It’s easy to take fresh from the garden vegetables and create a salad, but in the winter it requires a bit more creativity. Here are some ideas to help you get outside the lettuce box.
Pin ItFavorite Meatloaf with Collards & Delicata
December 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
Believe it or not, I’ve only made one other meatloaf (Mediterranean Meatloaf). However, we have a lot of ground venison/beef to use up so I thought I’d give this recipe a try.
Pin ItChorizo Breakfast Skillet
December 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Leisurely Sunday breakfasts are a treasured tradition for me and DH. Today’s doubles as this week’s Dark Days Challenge entry and features nearly all local ingredients.
Pin ItWhite Pine Tea
December 12, 2011 By 9 Comments
In yesterday’s herbal class at the Urban Ranch, I learned that you can make tea from pine trees! Not only is it rather tasty, but it has some healing properties as well.
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