Recipes

I’ve got an acorn squash that we harvested back in September whose time has come.  I like roasted butternut squash and I like pasta.  I figure I’ll combine the two.

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Scotch eggs have been around a long time. This wiki article goes into the history. I’ve had them warm and at room temp, they are a fine finger food when …
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A quick dinner on a weeknight.  Homemade savory bacon and Canadian bacon make this a filling soup.

Ingredients: 1 lb dried split peas 3 oz bacon ends (or 3-4 slices …
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Bulk sausage is a wonderful thing to have on hand. It can be the basis of a meal, or it can be used sparingly to add a bit of richness …
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I saw this recipe over at http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/. The site over there is fantastic, please go check out her witty postings and fantastic food!  What a great idea, I have to try it!  …
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Falafel – a chickpea fritter that comes from the Middle East, is believed to have originated in Egypt where fava beans would have been used instead of chickpeas.  Now a common street …
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This is the second of the two desserts for the team at work.  It just now struck me – how the heck am I going to get them to the …
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This is a pretty common sauce, but since I’m making Falafel for Meatless Monday, it’s a requirement. A cucumber- yogurt sauce with a garlicky kick, it’s great on falafel, in …
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A super easy, and ancient dish, labneh is just drained plain yogurt with a little salt. I’ve seen these stored in jars of olive oil. Scooped out and spread on …
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