Ratatouille
Things are starting to look like they might be settling down a smidgen, finally. My mother has come and gone, Miss Thing’s sport will be coming to an end soon, and we have just been trying to take it...
View ArticleSavoy and Cannellini Stew
Over the weekend, I ended up having to run a few more errands than I would really have liked – which definitely isn’t really conducive to my Stop-Being-So-Busy-All-The-Time strategy. Fortunately, it...
View ArticleBrowned Butter and Pumpkin Lentil Pasta
So the last twenty-four haven’t been particularly fun – I had a bout of insomnia on Wednesday night, which is always super-fun… and just as I was beginning to recover, I find out that Miss Thing has...
View ArticleRoasted Delicata, Arugula and Parmesan Polenta
It’s hard to believe that it was only recently that we started having Polenta around Casa la Del, because it’s quickly become one of my favorite dishes to make. It’s such an easy, simple and hearty...
View ArticleTurkey Cheddar and Kale Stuffed Collard Leaves
Well, Thanksgiving is over and tomorrow Miss Thing goes back to school, Mr. Man goes back to work, and life continues on – albeit with the extra fun stress of holiday shopping, and if your family is...
View ArticleButternut and Navy Bean Lasagna
The weather turned cold today – I mean, it had been getting chilly for the last couple of weeks… but today it actually turned cold. I could even see snow off in the distance on Mt. Diablo, and a...
View ArticlePumpkin Spaetzle with Bacon
Well the holidays are over – and I can’t really say that it’s a bad thing. It’s probably been both one of the best and one of the worst holiday seasons ever for me. For the first time I was able to...
View ArticleRio Zape Beans with Feta
When I was growing up, we ate beans occasionally. Mostly from a can, and usually in the form of Soup, Chili or Baked Beans. It wasn’t until recently, however – that I really learned how yummy beans...
View ArticleOne Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Before I start with my regular post, I just want to apologize for my less than stellar post rate the last week or two. Sadly, my dear friend’s mother passed away recently, and I have been spending...
View ArticleCurried Squash and Chana Dal Soup
I’m slowly but surely starting to get back on with the normal routine of things after the craziness of the last month, which is something of a relief, because I think my head might have ‘sploded if...
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