This is not at all what I planned, but I ended up with a whole lot of mutton. We knew for weeks we were going to have this mutton, so I set out doing some research. Most of my friends had never eaten mutton. I had never knowingly eaten mutton. My grandmother loves it, “oh … Continue reading
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Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
These pancakes are best made and eaten on a lazy weekend morning. I sure don’t seem to have many of those anymore, but maybe if this cold winter weather decides to hang on for one last weekend….these could fit the bill for somebody’s weekend. Would also be great out in the woods, cooked over hot … Continue reading
Blackened Salmon on a Salad
We wanted to test the blackened seasoning that Paul sent us, so I prepared a blind taste test: Paul’s seasoning on one piece of salmon, and the blackened salmon concoction I usually use on the other! This recipe originally came from a magazine, and I’ve used it for many years. Both were actually great, maybe … Continue reading
B. Glad
Walking through grandma’s apartment makes me think of Old Papa’s house. Grandma took care of her father as he slowly faded away at 92. By the time I was born my grandma lived at Old Papa’s house on the side of Mt. Olympus at the mouth of Mill Creek in Salt Lake City. My great-grandfather, … Continue reading
Marinated Sun Chokes (Raw)
Use mandolin (or cheese slicer on grater), make thin slivers of Jerusalem artichoke. Julianne red onion as thin as possible. Chop fresh parsley. Submerge chokes and onion in vinaigrette. Let sit at least 1 hour. Add chopped parsley just before serving. If you have chokes now is the end of the season, dig them up … Continue reading
Venison Chili
Ingredients: 4 cups good stock. 2 cups barley 1 cup dry beans 2 lbs venison sausage 2 cups chopped carrots 2 cups chopped leek 1 cup chopped fresh parsley The night before soak beans in water. Toast barley in cast iron. Add 2 cups stock and toasted barley in sauce pan. Cover and bring to … Continue reading
Three Seed Bread
Thanks to everybody who came to the open house at City Gardens! As requested, here’s the recipe for the bread we served. It’s from my Simply in Season cookbook, with a few small changes. It’s a pretty sure-fire bread recipe, too, I use it a lot because I’ve never had it not rise or come … Continue reading
Alex Hartman’s Morel Cream Sauce
There’s nothing better than being invited to dinner. Especially when it’s Alex. A librarian by trade, but by candle light this man is a minor culinary genius. Alex is also a mushroom hunter and angler. We can always count on something from the forest when we eat with Alex. This evening we had lamb chops … Continue reading
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Roasted Winter Vegetables This is a recipe I’ve been making for years. Chop up any combination of root vegetables, winter squash, etc. For Valentine’s Day, we used: potatoes, carrots, jerusalem artichokes, cabbage, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts. Put in a big bowl. Make lots, this makes good leftovers. Next, make the sauce. This should cover about … Continue reading
Baby Bok Choi with Garlic and Shrimp
More from Jenn’s Chinese New Year Party! And more for all you shrimp lovers. This one made me SO EXCITED to grow bok choi this spring. It’s usually one of the first things we have ready. –Katie Baby Bok Choy with Garlic and Shrimp Ingredients: 4 oz. bok choy mui/baby bok choi (cleaned and rinsed) … Continue reading
Cast Iron 