I missed a couple of weeks in the Dark Days Challenge, I’ve been so caught up with the Back to Basics Series here at The Local Cook! But I’ve returned this week with a flavorful dinner that features local ingredients.
Cole 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 ItVenison with Swiss Chard Orzo
March 29, 2011 By 5 Comments
I feel like such a poser. For some reason I’m attracted to vegan and vegetarian cookbooks. And when I wanted to make something to go with the venison steaks DH would be grilling? I Googled “kale with pasta and pine nuts” I ended up at Two Little Vegans.
Borscht and Beef Pasta
March 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
I was tempted to make scallops with white wine, capers, and tomatoes the other day; but I decided instead to figure out something to make with the beets sitting in my garage. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this recipe from Good Housekeeping.
10 of My Favorite Soups & Stews
February 28, 2011 By 10 Comments
OK cooking magazines, stop teasing me with your photos of steamed asparagus and strawberry shortcake. Here in Michigan we have at least three more months before the ground gives up anything new. To celebrate winter, here are some of my favorite soups & stews.
Pot Roast Under Pressure
February 13, 2011 By 10 Comments
If it’s possible to love an appliance, then I’m smitten with my pressure cooker. Forgot to put something in the slow cooker in the morning, and it’s almost time for dinner? No problem with a pressure cooker!
Roasted Parsnips with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary
January 31, 2011 By 8 Comments
Pay no attention to the burnt parsnips in the photo; they tasted delicious, even if a bit overdone. Don’t blame the recipe; I’m sure you’ll pay more attention than I did!
10 Favorite Root Vegetable Recipes
January 25, 2011 By 8 Comments
I can understand why people would get frustrated trying to eat local in the winter. Many of the healthy cookbooks call for produce that’s out of season, and many of the farm to table cookbooks have a very scant section for winter root vegetables. And so I find myself missing all the recipes from Simply in Season.
Peanut Soup with Cabbage and Chicken
January 13, 2011 By 3 Comments
I purchased a vegetable box from a local farmer who is offering produce year round-no small feat in Michigan! I decided this soup would be perfect for using the cabbage that came with it.
