by Daisy | Apr 25, 2009 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
The cilantro is going great guns and the best way I know to use a lot of it at once is pesto. And wow, if you are a cilantro fan and have never tasted cilantro pesto you are in for a treat. I use pecans because I have a lot of those, too, but you can use whatever nut...
by Daisy | Apr 21, 2009 | Dairy Foods, Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
I love butter. I’ve heard you can leave it out in a crock safely or in a special bell-like contraption which holds it under water, but that isn’t going to happen in my house where resides a refrigeration enthusiast.So I really like spreadable butter but...
by Daisy | Apr 18, 2009 | Breads, Recipes
Slightly sweet, whole-grain, spiced muffins.Applesauce Muffinsmakes 122 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp. baking soda2 tsp. cinnamon3/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/8 tsp. cloves1/2 cup vegetable oil of choice (I used canola)1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 1/2 cup applesauce1 cup chopped...
by Daisy | Apr 15, 2009 | Dairy Foods, Recipes
Seriously. This stuff takes no effort. All you need is a coffee filter, funnel, and some heavy whipping cream. If you can only find ultra-pasteurized, like me, it takes WAY longer than it would with anything else.Do this with it:Leave in the fridge for two hours....
by Daisy | Apr 14, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
5 oz. fresh baby spinach2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, I used “baby bellas”1/2 cup pecan halves4-6 cloves garlic, sliced2 cups sliced, cooked chicken breast1 large apple, chopped, I used Fujioptional, crumbled feta or chevre cheese, about 4 oz.Rinse and...
by Daisy | Apr 10, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
I’m a two-time broccoli-growing failure. Maybe, I thought, I could grow broccoli raab–it’s smaller and not as intimidating-looking as the real thing.So I looked into broccoli raab and it turns out my garden is already FULL of it.Broccoli raab...
