Modern methods of food preservation have alleviated much of the need for cooks to find use for fresh produce as soon as it comes off the field. However, fresh is fabulous and there is some cache in having a garden, even if you only grow herbs. And until scientists can find a … [Read more...] about Colorful Summer Vegetable Casserole
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Turnip Purée
Turnips were a popular dish in Britain and Continental Europe. It is regaining popularity for those looking for low carb alternative to potatoes. This particular dish was served as a side dish on the Titanic in 2nd Class. Turnip Purée Turnips were a popular dish in … [Read more...] about Turnip Purée
Heart Healthy Parmentier Potatoes
Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) is best remembered for elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to dining table in France and around Europe. Outside of Ireland potatoes were primarily fed to animals and were actually thought to cause … [Read more...] about Heart Healthy Parmentier Potatoes
Plentiful Flaky Pie Crusts to Feed Any Crowd
This is a family favorite recipe from my grandmother who baked alot of pies in the summer. It is easy enough to freeze so you have on hand when the need for pie hits your family. Depending on what you put in your pie or how you present it, the pie pastry can be served upstairs … [Read more...] about Plentiful Flaky Pie Crusts to Feed Any Crowd
Easy Peasy Rock Cakes
Harry Potter fans in your household will recognize these. It was Harry’s favourite tea treat. Essentially they are sweet little biscuits and quite tasty at that. Easy Peasy Rock Cakes Harry Potter fans in your household will recognize these. It was Harry’s favorite tea … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Rock Cakes
