I can get a ‘3-pack’ of some vegetables. The cans are small, about 8oz (240gr) or 1 cup size. I usually buy red or white kidney beans in the small cans to have on hand to add to pasta or risotto. Last summer I bought corn. I thought it would be great to toss into a summer salad. While mon mari loves fresh corn from the garden he is not … Continue reading →
One of the things I miss from my youth is the crispy ‘Chinese’ noodles one had with Chun King Chow Mein. Does anyone remember that? Does it still exist? It came in 2 cans that were taped together: a smaller one on top that had the meat and sauce and a larger one that had the vegetables. One drained the vegetables, then combined it with the sauce, heated it and … Continue reading →
I did say a few more winter squash recipes, right? I haven’t told mon mari yet but I still have one big blue pumpkin in the cave. I’m debating…. I can either make another big batch of soup for the freezer, which will have me eating soup for lunch until June (when the lettuce is ready.) or I can give it to a friend for her animals. I know the … Continue reading →
We had a discussion, chez nous, the other day, regarding the remaining winter squash in the cave. There are 2 pumpkins and 2 butternut squashes (although 1 of the pumpkins is borderline….). Mon mari decided it was time to quit. He, who has claimed to love winter squash above all things, has decided he’s eaten enough orange veggies for this season. With visions of broccoli and Brussels sprouts and cabbage … Continue reading →
I’m getting to be very fond of skillet dinners. If the timing is right, and it usually is, I can put the skillet on the heat, chop / cut and fry for 15 minutes. cover for another 15 minutes to finish and dinner is done in half an hour. I use a big skillet so there is a lot of room for all the food but it’s dinner in only … Continue reading →
I counted today….. I’ve been avoiding doing that, I still have 14 butternut squash, 3 big blue pumpkins, and 2 spaghetti squash in the cave. People are starting to lock their doors when they see me. It’s worse than the zucchini plague of summer. Please bear with me as we continue to eat through the harvest. I also have 12 braids of onions and 7 of shallots. I need to … Continue reading →
I can make meals that do not have winter squash in them. Sometimes I use carrots….. I always have carrots on hand, to add to soup or round out another vegetable side dish or just nibble on raw. Sometimes I forget about them and need to use them fast. Stir-fries are a great way to use up bits lurking in the fridge. I buy thin turkey cutlets for this, but … Continue reading →
