What’ve I got that needs using? A hunk of two-day old bread and a cup of leftover sweet corn. …
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Frying pan Sweet Corn Souffle
Tagged with: Cheese, Eggs, One dish meal, Recipes for one, Stale bread, Sweet corn, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Posted in Kitchen Economy, Leftovers, Recipes
Posted in Kitchen Economy, Leftovers, Recipes
Stuffed squash
Squashes were the first veggies I ever prepared stuffed. The first ones I made (in 1985) were acorn squash stuffed with cranberry sauce, following a recipe for my then-brand-new first microwave. They were a big hit, and I made them…
Tagged with: Cereal, Chilli, Ground beef, Onions, Pasta sauce, Recipes for one, Squash, Vegetables, Winter recipes
Posted in Eating seasonally, Kitchen Economy, Recipes
Posted in Eating seasonally, Kitchen Economy, Recipes
Sesame Asparagus
As a general rule, I try to not buy imported produce if it is something that can be grown in the country I live in, because I believe that local means fresh, and fresh means better taste, among other reasons.…
Tagged with: Asparagus, Recipes for one, Sesame seed, Small portions, Spaghetti, Ten minute dish, Vegetarian
Posted in Recipes
Posted in Recipes
Grilled Fish Steaks
Grilled steaks are a simple and elegant way to enjoy the flavour and texture of fine fish. Cutting a large fish into steaks, horizontally across the backbone, has a number of advantages. First, you have pieces of meat that are…
Squash Soup
A lush, thick, satisfying meal any time of the year. Last week, I noticed that the very last three of my small winter squashes were languishing in the bottom of the pantry, so I baked them all up to go with…
Chorizo Stuffed Sweet Peppers
On the theme of stuffing vegetables, this recipe can be made with all fresh or some leftover ingredients–and eating pepper skins isn’t too controversial. I first discovered chorizo in France, at a small Arab deli in our neighbourhood where the staff had…
Tagged with: Chorizo, Food shopping, Leftovers, Meat as a condiment, Recipes for one, Rice, Stuffing, Sweet peppers, Vegetables
Posted in Leftovers, Recipes
Posted in Leftovers, Recipes
Natures perfect food
Disasters happen!
Beans!
Party pizzaz
Beautiful squashes from our allotment
Parsnips are great winter vegetables!
Braided wreath and baskets of ‘Easter bread’
