I may have mentioned a few hundred times that my mother loved to bake but hated to cook. She did cook, of course, because that is what one did. She was a good cook, but she didn’t enjoy it so there was no burning desire to try new things and / or new ways. She had 15 or 20 dishes in her repertoire that she made well and made often. … Continue reading →
A food processor would make short work of all the chopping for this recipe. I, of course, couldn’t be bothered to get it out…. I spent about 15 minutes chopping. Don’t let the greenish tinge to the burgers put you off. They fry up to a lovely dark, proper burger color, they taste fantastic and you get a healthy dose of vegetables almost without noticing. It’s a great way to … Continue reading →
Even though we continue to have warm days I can tell winter is coming. We saw the first mouse of the season run across the floor the other night. And we’ve been hearing them in the ceiling. The mornings are very wet with dew so I have to get the serious rubber shoes out to walk the dogs. Plus the sun is coming up so late I’m walking them when … Continue reading →
In the summer we love burgers. In the winter we love meatballs, We like them with pasta or rice or barley or mashed potatoes or…. Spaghetti. I know I just did a post on Spaghetti and Meatballs with Chard Mushroom Sauce. But, as it’s mushroom season, I thought we could have another variation, this time focusing on the mushrooms that are in season.. Cremini mushrooms would work fine in this … Continue reading →
This is a strange time of year in my kitchen. The potager is completely unreliable, producing in fits and starts. But it is producing, so I don’t really like to buy vegetables for the week. But we have to eat. So I either waste vegetables or run out…. Or end up with odd bits and get to be creative. Spaghetti and Meatballs with Mushroom and Chard Sauce Total time: 35 … Continue reading →
Pasta sauce doesn't have to be tomato based. Even pasta sauce with ground beef doesn't have to be tomato based. This doesn't have a hint of tomato in it and is definitely on our list of favorites! Pasta with Beef and Mushroom Sauce Total time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 4oz (120gr) fettuccine 10oz (300gr) ground beef 6oz (180gr) cremini mushrooms, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp … Continue reading →
Remember the old ‘Stuffed Green Pepeprs’? The ones that were over-cooked, mushy, slightly bitter and everyone left on their plate? These aren’t those. These aren’t even close to those. There is no faux cheese, no tomato sauce and no Minute Rice. Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers Total time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 6oz (180gr) ground beef (mince) 3 shallots, chopped 3oz (90gr) cremini mushrooms, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ripe … Continue reading →
