I love watching football all season long. Football Sundays are cherished for us when the fall rolls around. It is special because there are so few games to the season, in comparison to other sports. We huddle around the couch, spending time together enjoying copious amounts of football food! I love to experiment with all kinds of foods, finding the most fun and creative to eat for those special days! Continue reading
Tagged Cheese, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sriracha, Tacos, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Smoked fish is a favorite of mine. I use it in many dishes because it is so rich and salty, it has the ability to make almost anything taste rich as well. When you add smoked fish to something rich and creamy, it becomes over the top! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, Snacks
Tagged Cream cheese, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Smoked Trout
I love foods you can dip. Ok, maybe I just love finger foods and eating with my hands. I feel like a kid again. Or maybe it’s the dip. Dips add another dimension of flavor and texture to the food. I love dips! Whatever your reason to dig in with your hands, this toasted ravoli with homemade dipping sauce recipe has it all. Crunchy coating and savory sauce. Dig in!
Chowder is the perfect soup for cold days. We haven’t seen too much of winter here in southern Illinois yet, but the temperatures dropped this week, and it was time for chowder! It’s creamy and filling and warming. It will practically consume you with all of its comforting goodness. Spoonful after spoonful. Ready for chowder yet?
Today I have a simple recipe to share. I have always loved ravioli, a comfort food from my childhood. This bake is lasagna like, with layers of noodles, cheese, sauce, and veggies. If you still have family hanging around after the holidays, this dish can be adapted to fit anyone’s taste. It goes in and out of the oven in a cinch!
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Marinara, Mushrooms, Noodles, Spinach, Vegetarian
Soooooo…….. This is the recipe I shared with my family for Thanksgiving! Not very thanksgiving-y, but everyone loved it. We were trout fishing together for a week, and made this chipotle trout sliders recipe with fresh trout! Yum! It was served along with garlicky green beans, which is a lot more like thanksgiving.
Posted in Burger, Fish and Seafood
Tagged Chipotle, Eggs, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sriracha
The farmer’s market here is finally over. Finally seams inappropriate because I will miss it so greatly until April rolls around. Saturday mornings in the spring are like Christmas for me. What surprises will there be? What will I not be able to go home without after its first appearance at the market? For this soup, I let the lingering fall produce make my selections. Bok choy was only $1.00! I coudn’t leave it behind, and hence this soup was born.
Posted in Asian, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Bok Choy, Garlic, Herbs, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
It is raining and cold outside today. A perfect day for a rich and warming comfort food like pot pies. I loved pot pies as a kid, which is why I consider them a total comfort food. This version is made with mushrooms and lentils to make it hearty and filling. Veggies like potatoes and carrots make it classic. It will even work well as a vegetarian main dish at thanksgiving, for all your veggie friends and family!
Posted in Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Lentils, Make ahead, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Vegetarian
It’s finally November. I have been reluctant this fall to get into the season. However, Thanksgiving is on its way and it’s time to start testing recipes! This recipe is a simple side dish that will do for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Roasted potatoes are easy and delicious. Adding rosemary adds a fresh element that works well with all your holiday dishes!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
I didn’t grow up eating a lot of salads. But boy do I love them now! Anything can be tossed together and called a salad. This salad is traditional in the sense that I use greens to bulk it up. Roasted potatoes and flaky trout make this dish incredibly filling, which is rare to find in a salad. Pair it with the creamy dilled dressing and you have a winner!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Salad
Tagged Arugula, Cast iron, Fish, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream
