We almost got stuck in Morocco at the start of the pandemic, which may not have been too bad, as the food is delicious! They use fresh herbs in so many recipes. This is a refreshing drink that I enjoyed in Marrakesh on a lazy afternoon looking out over a busy market square. 3 lemons, […]
Author: farmersue
My Big Fat Greek Salad
We had the opportunity to go to Greece to celebrate our friends, Abbey and Costa, getting married a few years ago. While we toured Greece, we ate SO many delicious Greek salads, which differ from the US version (they lack lettuce). This recipe is ideally made at the height of summer when ripe cucumbers and […]
Kale and Bacon Frittata
I use Giada De Laurentiis’s frittata base (eggs, cream, cheese ratio) for all my frittatas, changing the cheese to match the vegetables in the dish. This is one our favorites when you have a lot of kale coming from the garden, or just before a frost. 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed and chopped finely 4 pieces […]
Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
4 Tbsp butter 1 small yellow onion or shallot finely diced 1 cup arborio rice 3-4 cups chicken stock, heated 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 cups fresh baby spinach or chopped spinach 1 cup wine cap, chanterelle, chestnut, or shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped salt and pepper to taste Add butter […]
Quick Arugula Salad
5 oz. arugula, washed and dried Block of parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 11 Tbsp white wine or champagne vinegar 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper Make the salad dressing by whisking vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper well to combine. Next, whisk in olive oil and set aside. Add […]