Rhubarb ketchup, May 2011
When searching for ways to use my backyard rhubarb, I came across an unusual recipe: rhubarb ketchup. I was intrigued so I made a batch, and I thought was good and worth sharing. (more…)
Cilantro turkey burgers recipe
Cilantro turkey burgers, May 2011
These cilantro turkey burgers are a great use for rhubarb ketchup and are wonderful cooked on the grill. (more…)
Fish tacos with mango salsa and green rice (arroz verde)−ole Mexico!
Fish tacos with mango salsa and green rice (arroz verde), May 2011
Mexican food is wonderful any time, but it’s especially appropriate around the Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) holiday. Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of outnumbered, poorly equipped Mexican forces over French fighters in the village of Puebla, 100 miles southeast of Mexico City, in 1862. It’s not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16th), and it’s not much of a holiday in Mexico except in Puebla, but in the United States it’s become a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. (more…)
A standout chicken salad recipe
Chicken salad supreme, May 2011
Chicken salad recipes abound, but some you want to make again and again. The first time I had this one was at a bridal shower given for me by my sister-in-law-to-be at their farmhouse in southwest Minnesota. I loved it and asked for the recipe soon after. That was over 30 years ago, and I’ve made it from time to time ever since. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken, and it’s easy to put together for a special occasion or even for a weekday supper. (more…)
Overnight buckwheat pancakes with fruit syrup
Overnight buckwheat pancakes, April 2011
My husband loves buckwheat pancakes and I love anything raised with yeast, so these are a two-for-two winner at our house. The recipe, a new discovery that might become a standby, makes dark, flavorful yet light-textured pancakes. Because buckwheat is so high in protein—as a matter of fact, it’s one of the highest protein plant foods—these cakes are exceptionally satisfying. Also, buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. (more…)
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