Tag Archives: veggies

Èpinard Maude

Posted on August 1, 2016 by tbuzzee

A kindofa fancy name for Louisiana-style creamed spinach (nicely seasoned with zippy pepperjack cheese and stuff and absolutely none of that nutmeg malarkey). Also an hommage to my first car, a spinach colored totally terrible AMC Hornet, previously driven by … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Risotto

Posted on April 26, 2016 by tbuzzee

A friend of ours *grudgingly* gets her kids and husband to eat “mommy’s rice”  – cauliflower processed into rice-like grains and usually served Spanish-style with a spiced tomato sauce – every now and again. This version, loaded with cheese and … Continue reading →

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Braised Broccoli

Posted on March 31, 2016 by tbuzzee

Really very little muss or fuss goes into making this tasty veggie side dish, especially if, as did I, you spend the extra and buy your broccoli trimmed and separated into heads (check the fresh bagged veggies in your produce … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Stir Fry

Posted on March 23, 2016 by tbuzzee

I was looking for a veggie side to go with our teriyaki broiled salmon, and cobbled this recipe together from a couple of stir fry recipes I found on the web. The good thing about it – aside from the … Continue reading →

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Parfait! French Peas

Posted on January 8, 2016 by tbuzzee

Tender, sweet, and oh! so tasty; this is just about the only way I make peas anymore, so thanks to Julia Child and whomever inspired her to simplify the more traditional French pea cooking method… we don’t need no scallions … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash & ‘Shroom Lasagna

Posted on November 11, 2015 by tbuzzee

I am not a hoooge fan of squash, but, ’tis the season, and, my local family farm had one, final $10 Mystery Bag o’ the season, and it was loaded with peppers and squashes. The peppers were simple: pepper jelly. … Continue reading →

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Caponata

Posted on September 21, 2015 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, at my first job out of school, I worked with a great group of ladies from a large Italian East Boston family, and they loved food. Helen and Jebby were the first to introduce me to … Continue reading →

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Snap Peas With Red Pepper, Honey, And Sesame

Posted on July 6, 2015 by tbuzzee

Last week, I participated in a really cool deal from a local family farm: I ‘attend’ an event on facebook, and, on the designated day (Tuesday, for my farm folk) I show up, pay $10, and receive a bag of … Continue reading →

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Sriracha Ranch Mac & Cheese Salad

Posted on June 24, 2015 by tbuzzee

Just in time for summer gatherings around the grill or smoker, here’s a macaroni salad with a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra: Sriracha, ranch dressing, maple roasted bacon; and, of course, that staple of macaroni salads everywhere; Kraft Dinner. ?!? Oh, … Continue reading →

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Parfait! French Peas

Posted on March 6, 2015 by tbuzzee

When I was a kid, peas came in a silver can with “Le Sueur” on the front, and my very favorite way to eat them was with Minute Rice and La Choy sauce. Hey, what can I say; it was … Continue reading →

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