Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Three Bean Salad is a summer classic – at least in the Midwest of the U.S. The ‘three beans’ are usually green and yellow string beans, and red kidney beans. Since I have three different beans growing in my potager, and a four bean salad would be boring. I decided on Five Bean Salad. The … Continue reading…
I read in the car…. It’s the only time I really have to read magazines. The other day, on our way to the canal for a bike ride, I was flipping through the August issue of Cooking Light. There was a recipe for potato salad with a light vinaigrette that caught my eye. I read … Continue reading…
It was hot last week. Friday was the hottest day of the summer. The heat had been forecast for a week. I decided to be pro-active. I did not want to be ‘slaving over a hot stove’ on the hottest day of the year. I decided to make our usual, week-end 2-course dinner in the … Continue reading…
Aren’t these pretty? These are heirloom ‘climbing beans’ called Selma Zebra. I love green beans that aren’t green. They’re so much easier to find among all the green leaves. If someone could come up with bright red or orange beans it would be even nicer. I digress. Please don’t tell anyone…. but I like American Pole … Continue reading…
Green Bean Casserole. It’s a tradition in the Midwest for holidays…. Any holiday. There is only one way to make it and one must not deviate, as I learned the hard way. But that doesn’t mean I have to stop trying. Campbell’s introduced Cream of Mushroom Soup in 1934. I don’t know how quickly Green … Continue reading…
The garden is done…. Well, except for the chard. That seems to have a life of it’s own and loves the cool weather. I picked the last handful of green beans, lots of chard and raided the fridge for the rest. Chicken and Chard Lo Mein Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, about … Continue reading…
The hot weather has returned. The oven is, once again, off and salads are back on the table. This has been one of our favorites for years. Bacon and cider vinegar add the traditional flavors of Hot German Potato Salad. The green beans and celery round it out, making it a great accompaniment to grilled … Continue reading…