Category Archives: Veggies

Balsamic Marinated Grilled Asparagus

Posted on August 2, 2018 by tbuzzee

We like asparagus most any way, but this recipe, where the asparagus is marinated in balsamic vinegar and oil with garlic and shallots before being grilled is one of my new top ten faves. I used a fig balsamic vinegar … Continue reading →

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Fire and Ice Salad

Posted on July 3, 2018 by tbuzzee

I belong to a Facebook group called “Recipe Clippings.” It consists of folk sharing images of recipes – usually old ones – they’ve come across that they think look interesting. That’s how I came across the original recipe for this … Continue reading →

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Fresh Relish

Posted on June 14, 2018 by tbuzzee

So… the only thing pickled about this fine relish is the avocado, which in and of itself is a lovely thing. Still and all, I’m gonna stick with calling this a Fresh Relish instead of, say, a salsa – mostly … Continue reading →

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Chickpea “Crab” Cakes

Posted on May 30, 2018 by tbuzzee

Also known as… falafel. This recipe, from the very nice folk at Food Network, made for a fine vegetarian dinner – yeh, I know, the cakes are fried – but compare this to fried chicken or a steak, and I … Continue reading →

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Drunken Cabbage

Posted on March 13, 2018 by tbuzzee

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This tasty recipe for cabbage cooked until crsip tender in beer with mustard and spices will be a sure hit at any gathering! I’ve adapted a recipe from Food Network’s Michael Symon; using … Continue reading →

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Marinated Broccoli Slaw

Posted on January 25, 2018 by tbuzzee

Broccoli and cole slaw are not two of my husband’s favorite things. Ermmm, unlsee the broccoli is served with a lot of melted cheese on top. So… when I came across a recipe for a marinated broccoli cole slaw, and … Continue reading →

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Mexican Street Corn – at Home

Posted on December 27, 2017 by tbuzzee

Sooo… Is this a side dish? An appetizer? A snack? “All of ’em, Katie!” This wicked simple (and wicked tasty) take on the corn on the cob you can get from street vendors here in Chicago (and, I am guessing, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Chili Grilled Bok Choy

Posted on September 14, 2017 by tbuzzee

Rich was with me at the market, and for some reason, they had a huge display of bok choy in the produce department. Which then reminded him that we both really like grilled bok choy, so, why not pick some … Continue reading →

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Parfait! French Peas

Posted on July 15, 2017 by tbuzzee

I was meeting friends for lunch, general chat, and wine. I had a nice looking shrimp salad recipe I wanted to try on them, but… It called for broccoli and, much as I like broccoli, it just somehow sounded wrong … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts, Roasted and Tossed With Feta and Pecans

Posted on February 27, 2017 by tbuzzee

I was at an unofficial Book Club (weekday, smaller crowd) lunch and my friend Mira was tossing some sprouts together with some sliced sausage to pop into the oven. No biggie, right? I mean, who doesn’t roast their sprouts anymore … Continue reading →

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