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January 10, 2012

Spicy baked orzo

Orzo looks like rice, but it's actually a very small pasta. It is particularly delicious in cold pasta salads, but today we're eating it hot. This dish makes a light main course or a satisfying side. To make it heartier, I'd recommend baking it with chicken or fish, or serving it atop crusty bread as a bruschetta. Spicy baked orzo Serves 2-4 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large shallot 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp crushed red pepper (adjust more/less according to spiciness preference) 1 tsp dried oregano flakes Salt/pepper 1/4 cup white cooking wine 1 1/2 cups ca[...]

fall, main dish, side, soup, vegetable, vegetarian

September 18, 2011

Slow-roasted tomato bisque with arugula grilled cheese

I love rainy Saturdays, especially in the fall. It's not officially fall yet, but today is Saturday and a cool 55 degrees and rainy. Mizzou football tonight. Crisp breeze. Let's just call it fall. Most people living in the Midwest like me would agree that this is a soup kind of day, and I happened to have some great heirloom tomatoes (coincidence?)... perfect for soup-making. It was meant to be. Slow-roasted tomato bisque Serves 4 2 pounds tomatoes (any kind is ok!) 8 cloves garlic, 4 unpeeled and 4 peeled and chopped[...]

breakfast, summer, vegetarian

September 15, 2011

Couscous parfait with cinnamon yogurt

I was first exposed to the idea of using couscous in parfaits when my dietetics class visited HyVee for a presentation by their dietitian. The dietitian used this parfait as an example of a quick and nutritious breakfast, and at first, I was skeptical. I mean, couscous for breakfast? It seemed strange, but it was incredibly tasty, and it has made regular appearances in my kitchen ever since. Couscous parfait with cinnamon yogurt Serves 11/3 cup dry whole wheat couscous 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup regular or Greek yogurt (I use vanilla or plain swee[...]

breakfast, vegetable, vegetarian

August 1, 2011

Leek and Spinach Frittata

Cooking can feel like work, and there are many times when life gets in the way and it doesn't sound like something fun to do. If ever you need inspiration, go to a good grocery store and pick up something you've never tried (or seen!) before. Research it, and get excited trying to find a way to incorporate it into a dish or two. I picked up a leek the other day, which I'd never had before, and found that they are really delicious! They are similar to an onion in their flavor and use, but they have a different, milder flavor that's super enjoyable[...]

appetizer, side, snack, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

June 16, 2011

Spinach-Ricotta Galettes and Tartelettes

Spinach-Ricotta Galettes and Tartelettes Makes about 10 2" tartelettes or 6 4" galettes For pastry crust: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 Tbsp cold butter (I used salted here) ~1 Tbsp ice water For filling: 1/2 medium shallot 1 clove garlic 3/4 cup frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to damp 1/3 cup ricotta 1-2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices Basil (I prefer fresh, but my basil plant isn't with me at the moment, so I used dried) Sea salt Black pepper Olive oil To make the crust, chop the butter into 1/2 inch slices and combine in a food proc[...]