Title: Over Easy: Sweet & Savory Recipes for Leisurely Days Author: Joy Wilson (aka Joy the Baker) Date: 2017 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Recipes Made Blueberry Sour Cream Waffles Earl Grey & Ricotta Waffles Banana bread granola Spinach & artichoke strata Onion, Gruyere, and Grits Frittata muffins Verdict: Interesting, creative, and for the most part delicious, though specialized (breakfast and … Read more
Spring
Thai-Style Herb Salad with Grilled Chicken
Years ago, as a young professional right out of college (and making not as much as I wanted at my first real job), my cooking repertoire for homemade dinners was kinda limited. One of the big reasons I was afraid to (slash couldn’t afford to) branch out into more recipes was because I hadn’t really … Read more
Strawberry-Rhubarb Breakfast Loaves (or Muffins)
We’re beginning to enjoy our first spring in Cambridgeport. The day David and I moved in, it was snowing. Now, we’re starting to see flowers come up and trees in bloom. It’s such a change from the North End, which, while charming, had a lot of brick and cement without a lot of green space. … Read more
Quick-pickled Red Pepper Wraps
Pickling vegetables can be an ambitious endeavor, and it’s a science trying to develop delicious flavors while avoiding incubating dangerous bacteria. This technique of a quick pickle, however, produces the best of flavor in just a short time (and without having to sterilize the jars). These wraps have great flavor and enough bite to lift … Read more
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Chorizo & Avocado
I thought I’d share this recipe for stuffed poblano peppers as a follow-up to my post on what to do with all the extra cilantro I had on hand from making Southwestern-inspired dinners. Although it was an absurd idea to roast stuffed peppers in the oven in the middle of July, that’s exactly what I … Read more
Red Lentil Dal with Asparagus with Perfect Roasted Potatoes
This August, I’ll be coming up on the 1-year benchmark for posting regularly on this blog. I actually started the blog a year earlier, in 2010, but it took awhile to find my rhythm and figure out what I actually wanted this space to be. It took another three months or so to figure out … Read more
Strawberry & Tomato Bruschetta with Goat Cheese
This is a twist on a dish I’ve been making for years, and it’s a perfect accompaniment to a Memorial Day party. Here, strawberries are paired with the classic combination of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil, resulting in a fresh and summery dish. A smear of goat cheese lends the bruschetta a hearty, tangy … Read more
Whole Wheat Strawberry Mini Loaves
I bought my first strawberries of the season last weekend. A little premature, given that it was actually snowing again in Boston today. Another sign that I was a bit ahead of myself was that I hadn’t devoured them within the first day, so, after a few days, they started to look a little dull … Read more
