According to the interwebs, kale is among the healthiest foods on the planet. This “superfood” can be found in everything from quesadillas to fritters to pizza. There are even “superfood” juice bars sprouting up all over my city. I have even posted a recipe for Kale Caesar Salad. Yes, from its humble beginnings as a…
Quinoa Sweet Potato Wrap
When asked what they wanted to do this summer, my daughters said “we want to spend our vacation at the pool.” That’s right, no camps, no museum trips, no sight-seeing, nothing. Lounging in the super-chlorinated waters of our local pool was their idea of summer bliss. Since my paternal responsibilities require absolute compliance, I agreed;…
Summer Succotash
When I was in middle school, I went to dances on Friday nights. The boys and girls, from the surrounding Catholic schools, gathered in a gym/cafeteria to bust our finest moves. Providing you left enough room for the Holy Spirit, you were free to dance with anyone you wanted. However, like most guys, I remained…
Buddha Bowl
I am busy folks. It is that time of year again. I am sitting in front of my computer trying to figure out what to buy the wife for Christmas. And while the interwebs offer a veritable cornucopia of items to purchase with free two-day shipping, I honestly don’t think she will like the faux…
Butternut Squash Risotto
In the past, I have written about my aversion to left-overs. Too many leftovers as I kid I suspect; however, as I mentioned in a previous post about Shepard’s Pie, all you really need to do is re-purpose what you have on hand and see a good therapist. But this time of year with all…
Vegetable Paella
After a long day, most of us don’t have time to “let Calgon take us away.” Even if you wanted to “lose your cares” in its luxuriousness, there isn’t a spare moment to soak in fragrant hot water. There is still a myriad of things to do: help with homework, fold the laundry, take out…
Mushroom Barley Soup
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs thought they could confer powers of immortality. Some cultures believed they would bestow super-human strength. While other civilizations have credited them with helping find lost objects or opening doors to the spirit world. They may have been the poison that killed the Roman Emperor Claudius in 54 A.D. And that guy, Stan…
Quick Vegetable Curry
“So, you are walking down a dark hall and enter a dimly lit room. Over in the corner, you hear a noise. You turn and see a shadowy, menacing figure moving towards you. Could it be an Orc, a Hobgoblin, a Troglodyte, or perhaps a Werebear? What do you do?” Generally, I would draw my…
Brown Rice Bakes
Unassuming and quiet, maybe a touch uncoordinated and uncool, and perhaps a bit nerdy, but possessing an underlying strength and passion making them a force to be reckoned with…no, I am not talking about the kid always picked last in dodgeball. And no, I am not talking about the little brother you used to boss…
Lentil and Mushroom Patties
In my last post, I brought you my recipe for Cassoulet after my triumphant return from the southwest of France. Okay, “triumphant return” may be a stretch as I wasn’t over there fighting a war or liberating an oppressed peoples from occupation. However, I did successfully bring back some great ideas for new dishes, and…