Sweet potatoes roasted with fresh sage and garlic and tossed with black rice for a comforting winter side dish recipe. My husband and I don't dumb down our use of language for our children. Instead, we tell them like it is, explaining fully that the little openings in the car … [Read more...] about Sage Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Rice
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Guinness Poutine for the Soul
French fries and squeaky cheese curds get smothered in a dark Guinness Draught gravy for a poutine that would make any Québécois proud. I think. Little Miss Muffet Sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a big spider, Who sat down beside her, And … [Read more...] about Guinness Poutine for the Soul
Spicy Orange Wasabi Fries: Boiled and Broiled
Togarashi is a spice blend often seen in Japanese cooking, dating back many centuries. Borrowing some traditional seasonings there and adding in the element of wasabi, these spicy orange wasabi fries are a perfect mix of East meets West, giving you a fry worthy of standing next … [Read more...] about Spicy Orange Wasabi Fries: Boiled and Broiled
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Colcannon
Colcannon is a classic potato dish in Ireland and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Thursday. Made with potatoes, sautéed kale and/or cabbage, a few green onions, butter and cream, this is definitely a stick-to-your-ribs dish that is perfect for serving alongside an … [Read more...] about Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Colcannon
Leek and Potato Gratin as We Bid Farewell to Winter
Today, the sun is shining. The icicles that adorned my house have all melted. The snow that covered my backyard? Well, it's still there, but the forecast says it won't be there forever, which is how I felt about it last week at this time. Yet the nights still dip below … [Read more...] about Leek and Potato Gratin as We Bid Farewell to Winter
