Tag: shallots

When Our Meals Match the Weather – Chicken with Mushrooms and Shallots

When Our Meals Match the Weather – Chicken with Mushrooms and Shallots

It’s early April and the weather is conflicted. Some days give a hint of what’s to come; warm and sunny, with birds squawking to attract mates and protect their territories. Other days are cold and dreary. Not snow-filled, but rainy and gray, and chilly to 

Quinoa with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, and Fried Shallots

Quinoa with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, and Fried Shallots

Cooking for a crowd is harder than ever before, what with allergies and special diets and food preferences. Yes, options exist; they require that I put a little more time and effort into planning a menu that everyone can enjoy. And it requires some creativity. 

Garden Overflow – Sautéed Green Beans with Fried Shallots

Garden Overflow – Sautéed Green Beans with Fried Shallots

One problem with a big garden is that when one type of vegetable is ripe, you are swamped with it. I know, I know, if all our problems were only this big and serious. Cue the violins. When I experience this garden overflow, I share 

Kitchen Trends – Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing

Kitchen Trends – Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing

I tend to avoid trends in the kitchen. Even though I read a lot of cooking magazines, I’m always a little late to the party; I’m not one for change. I don’t own an Instant Pot. My second or third unopened tub of miso is