Yup... from last weeks post, you’re probably thinking this is a big step down. I was inspired by game, balanced cooking, Swedish and French cooking. I was and still am, but I want to be honest about this journey as well. Which means being honest about time and about the things I’m learning to balance.… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: From the Freezer
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Adventure in Cooking: Inspired to Game
If you read my other posts you know that I went to the book store recently... Well I got a cookbook. I have a few others and Nick has a whole freaking collection, but I think this is only the second one I have ever actually bought for myself. It’s about Swedish/ Norwegian cooking in… Continue reading Adventure in Cooking: Inspired to Game
Adventures in Cooking: Quinoa Bowl
Another first for me... making Quinoa. Which I’ll tell you now, I will be doing again. Love this grain in general, I’ve just been too lazy in the kitchen to diverge from rice. Mango, Avocado, and Black-bean Quinoa bowl. Also featuring red onion, fresh cilantro, and a lime honey olive oil dressing of sorts. Sliced… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: Quinoa Bowl
Adventures in Cooking: Mushrooms go Mexican
Mushroom and Spinach Baked Quesadillas Mushrooms are right there with tofu, a little less baggage, but an even longer history of dislike and queasy encounters. Slimy, grey... they remind me of slugs. And while I’m fairly adventurous I can say that unless in a survival situation, I won’t be trying slugs. BUT, like tofu, I… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: Mushrooms go Mexican
Adventures in Cooking: Tofu and the Carry on
*this post is best enjoyed with a glass of wine or some iced coffee, in my personal opinion. .... got it? Ready? Okay, now sit back and lets jump in. Last week I tried to incorporate the complicated, diverse, misunderstood, and often misused Tofu into two dishes. But before we get into the details of… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: Tofu and the Carry on
Adventures in Cooking: TikTok Pasta
Yup. I went there. Let me start off by saying that this was a fun thing to do, as cliche as it might be I think I’ll keep looking for some fun popular recipes to try between the stuff that I come up with. Mistakes were made, but nothing recipe ruining... I saw a recipe… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: TikTok Pasta
Adventures in Cooking: Roasted Veggies Attempt #2
If you read the first roasted veggie attempt you know it didn’t go well... but I’ve moved on from the rotten a$$ squash. I made sweet and spicy carrots... with cayenne, pepper, salt, and honey. And they turned out awesome. I cut them into similar shapes and sizes, marinated them in maple syrup, olive oil,… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: Roasted Veggies Attempt #2
Adventures in Cooking: When the Plan Goes Bad
The plan was to try a one pan Garlic Chicken Breast with peas, peppers, spinach, and pasta. And the chicken went bad... soooooo, I did what I dont exactly consider cooking, but I tried to be thoughtful, intentional, and creative still. I turned to the freezer. There I found a nice frozen chicken and pea… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: When the Plan Goes Bad
Adventures in Cooking: Day two and I already burnt the squash…
Day two menu: Roasted Cayenne and Cardamom Butternut Squash and a Spinach and Feta Ravioli with a Lemon Butter Sauce and chocolate piece for dessert. I felt like the lemon butter would go amazingly with the spinach ravioli, a fun contrast. It did, though I need to perfect the sauce, it needed some herb and… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: Day two and I already burnt the squash…
Adventures in Cooking: Thoughtful cooking and Day one
As mentioned in my first post, this adventure started for a few reasons... wanting a better relationship with food, wanting to cook more, also to help split the work load with my partner, and to work on my own health by taking control of my food a bit more. Nick has always done most, if… Continue reading Adventures in Cooking: Thoughtful cooking and Day one
Coffee & Conundrums 