A friend brought up a good point the other day. This is a horrible time of the year to have to give something up for Lent. Winter has us feeling defeated -- with almost a foot of snow the other day after spring started to tease us. Illness has us down -- I've been sick … Continue reading Cod in Parchment
Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage
I'm thinking there is a guide to parenthood somewhere that I forgot to read. Before I had kids, I imagined parenting to be similar to, um, living -- except with children. And I know that sounds simplistic and parenting is much harder than just living, but I guess I imagined that I would continue to … Continue reading Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage
Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Does anyone remember that show "Ready, Set, Cook?" Â Basically it was a game show where you got a box of random ingredients and had to make dinner out of it. Â Some of the cooking reality shows use a similar premise now, but I liked this show because the professionals had to work with regular people … Continue reading Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Grilled Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Chervil, Applesauce, and Sauteed Collards
My intent with the "Farmer's Market Dinner" category is to highlight a meal made almost entirely with local ingredients. Clearly this is a not a 100% promise, but more of an intent to use as many local ingredients as possible. Tonight's meal was made from local pork tenderloin sourced at my winter's farmers market, mashed … Continue reading Grilled Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Chervil, Applesauce, and Sauteed Collards
Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
This dinner was inspired by our winter farmer's market. It was made of entirely local ingredients in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania.  Many communities obviously don't have winter markets, but I am fortunate enough to have both a winter farm share and a weekly winter market. The choices are more limited -- but I … Continue reading Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes