The last time I cooked for the lodge, I made a sauce for the pork loin that everyone was crazy about. I used an ingredient I would not typically recommend, because it’s too processed and industrial, even in some of the best forms. However, because I would make this infrequently, and it’s no different than…
Category: Side Dishes
Pickle It or Dress It
Make this a bold and delectable liquid, leave it in the fridge, and add blanched vegetables to it, or if you’re making kale or collards, drizzle it on cooked greens. Either way, it’s a fabulous taste sensation. PrintPickle It or Dress It Ingredients3 cups white vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 3-4 TBSP chopped…
Green Bean Arugula Salad
I’m making salads with what I have in the garden. The only thing I wish I had added to this one was some of the sorrel. It’s a great summer salad that keeps wonderfully. PrintGreen Bean Arugula Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 10 IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil Garlic cloves, roughly chopped Blanched green…
Potato Salad with Avocado Dressing
I decided to take a detour from our usual potato salad, and we were pretty happy with the results! The dressing is perfectly luscious and creamy. PrintPotato Salad with Avocado Dressing Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients9 medium gold potatoes 1 avocado, pitted and scooped from peel 1/2 bunch cilantro 1/2 cup green…
Garlic Green Beans
Recently, I cooked a family meal for eight at the hunting lodge. Since it’s summer, there were lots of veggies, some from our gardens. I had cherry tomatoes, green olives, and green pepper slices sitting on the counter, when they arrived. Also, I blanched some broccoli and tossed it with extra virgin olive oil, garlic,…