Entries from June 2009

June 21, 2009

Rhubarb Cobbler

Some comments just deserve their own posts, and this one fits that bill. Kate (in the Kitchen) is one of our very favorite food bloggers. She’s also become a great Facebook friend. Kate answered Laura’s cry for rhubarb knowledge with this great rhubarb cobbler recipe. Here, in Kate’s words:

June 20, 2009

How we’re using our CSA Veggies

I posted at the beginning of the season that we had signed up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.  From the beginning of May through the end of October, we will be getting weekly boxes (and biweekly boxes from November to January) full of fabulous, freshly-picked produce, straight from “our” farm, located in Viroqua, [...]

June 19, 2009

Asian Sloppy Joes

This invention was a happy serendipity that resulted from a)too much ground turkey for the turkey burgers I made one night, and b)a need to use up some veggies, and c)a batch of sourdough bread I’d already started.  The result was such a grand slam, even with the picky eaters, that I would willingly make [...]

June 18, 2009

Cherry Marsala Chicken

You know how things sometimes just all come together in an improvisational sort of way, and it ends up being brilliant?  This dish was like that for me tonight.  I had a large salad and some Insalata Caprese lined up, and knew I wanted to do something with chicken breasts.  So while the chicken was [...]

June 12, 2009

Moroccan Chicken Stew

This morning I got an email from my Auntie Joan–who has a keen eye for good recipes. She couldn’t wait to share this one with me. Because it looks delicious, I’m passing it on to you!
Edited to add: I made this stew tonight and it was AMAZING. The flavors were complex and delicious. I served [...]

June 8, 2009

Fruit Pizza

I’m bringing this post out of semi-retirement. The other day I fixed this fabulous dessert for my oldest son’s 21st birthday (instead of cake). He was delighted! I also added some photos. If you’re new to the Kitchen, this one is a family favorite that I’d love to share with YOUR kitchen.