Monthly Archives: June 2014

Wilted Green Beans

Posted on June 30, 2014 by tbuzzee

One thing I always search out in the Sunday paper (other than the coupons, gotta love the coupons!) is Leah Eskin’s column; she shares a story along with a recipe, and I very often decide that yes, I will be … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Double Orange Spritzer

Posted on June 27, 2014 by tbuzzee

I woke this morning to Rich’s iPhone weather report of 100% humidity and no real breeze of the lake. Bummer. Fortunately, we have central air and freshly installed energy insulating draperies that I’ve drawn over our Southwest exposure patio doors … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Tabouli

Posted on June 26, 2014 by tbuzzee

I was looking for a different kindofa salad, and had very specific requirements: •no gluten •paleo autoimmune friendly •must work within the context of brunch And then I came across two sources offering up tabouli made using cauliflower in place … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 24: Grape Tomato Salad With Cucumber Salad Dressing

Posted on June 25, 2014 by tbuzzee

This week’s Doris Project is a kindofa hybrid; the recipe I pulled out of the bag called for using a cucumber, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt dressing on potato salad instead of the more usual suspects. Looked good! Except; we’re … Continue reading →

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Mussels and Clams in Spiced Beer

Posted on June 24, 2014 by tbuzzee

What could be better than a steaming pot of mussels and steamer clams in garlicky spiced beer? How about a wicked simple cooking method that starts out with boxed frozen mussels and clams? None of that beard scrubbing and corn … Continue reading →

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Brady Street Garlic Bread

Posted on June 23, 2014 by tbuzzee

Cheesy (in a good way), garlicky goodness spread on a loaf of supermarket French bread goes a long way toward making any meal a feast; and it is so simple to toss together… ermmm, with the help of a little … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Honey Whole Wheat French Bread

Posted on June 20, 2014 by tbuzzee

We were going to have a big ole pot of mussels and clams cooked in spiced beer (details on that here), and needed some bread to soak up of those very tasty juices. French bread, I thought, but, made a … Continue reading →

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Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Crustless Quiche

Posted on June 19, 2014 by tbuzzee

Rich came across this recipe in Diabetic Living magazine (which is now available as just one of many magazines to choose from for $9.95/month on the nextissue app) and asked me to make it. Since we were having a few … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 23: Bavarian Apple Torte

Posted on June 18, 2014 by tbuzzee

Buttery crust, creamy, cheesy (in a good way) filling, and topped with nicely spiced apple slices, this torte is kinda hard to say “no” to. Good thing it’s a snap to toss together! I freely admit to making some, ermmm, … Continue reading →

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Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Posted on June 17, 2014 by tbuzzee

We were having friends over for brunch and one, very apologetically, said that she was following a strict new diet – Paleo Autoimmune – and that she would be happy to bring her own foodstuffs. “Nonsense!”, I replied, I have … Continue reading →

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