Gingerbread Biscotti

December 18, 2016 // Comments off

Gingerbread Biscotti is a wonderful holiday treat with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or even cold milk. The traditional flavor of gingerbread meets the crunchiness of biscotti in an easy to make and beautiful package. I have made this several times... Continue reading →

Mujadara (middle eastern baked rice and lentils)

Mujadara (Baked Brown Rice and Lentils)

January 15, 2016 // Comments off

Middle eastern culture brings to my mind both the wonderful hospitality that is such a large part of their cultural heritage and the delicious food. Food from this region has a very different flavor than that which most Americans are... Continue reading →

Winning Thanksgiving Turkey

September 18, 2015 // Comments off

November is the month where people who love cooking get to shine, with a holiday devoted to food. The crowning achievement for a traditional American Thanksgiving is a turkey, moist and flavorful with crispy browned skin. Over the years I... Continue reading →

Potato Broccoli Soup

January 27, 2015 // Comments off

Fort Wayne has farmers markets in the middle of the cold cold winter, which gives me a head start on discovering all sorts of local goodies. The maple syrup is amazing and I was very excited to see so many... Continue reading →

Chicken Rice Casserole

January 19, 2015 // Comments off

Heck yes, a recipe for Chicken Rice Casserole with no cream of anything soup. January is a time for comfort foods, and just about anything covered in cheese fits the bill. Surprise though, it’s actually kind of healthy with the... Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

April 6, 2014 // Comments off

Cold rainy days call for split pea soup. The best kind is the kind that takes hardly any effort, and that’s what crock pots are for! This cooks in only six hours so it’s a snap to put it together... Continue reading →

Spinach Risotto with Pine Nuts

March 25, 2014 // Comments off

This warm and hearty dish highlights popular winter greens, creamy risotto, and a satisfying texture contrast with a sprinkle of crunchy toasted pine nuts. Risotto with spinach is an especially nice choice when other vegetables are in hiding for the... Continue reading →

Someplace That's Green

Because the best food is local and homemade

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