I’ve been cooking at the lodge for a couple weeks, and we had a little Cinco De Mayo celebration this year. My sous chef is a fabulous cook, and hispanic. She made her homemade tortillas, and some homemade gorditas. They were the star of breakfast and appetizers. Nina came to help me in the evening…
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Asparagus Soup
It’s another great year for our asparagus crop. I haven’t made asparagus soup in a long time, and it was a great way to use the 3 pound harvest I had in the fridge. There are so many variations you can make with the ingredients, but fresh asparagus is always the star. If you have…
Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Veggies
The spring harvest is so great, I just had to make this pasta. If you don’t have the amount of spinach or asparagus I used, then use less. If you want different veggies, use them. PrintPasta with Shrimp and Spring Veggies Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients2 TBSP butter 3-4 TBSP extra virgin…
Patty Melt Meatloaf
Meatloaf is on regular meal rotation at our house. This is one of the best I’ve tasted. It’s a version of Don’s meatloaf, with a few twists, just to make it more interesting. Typically, I use a combination of grass-fed beef and deer meat. Because it’s so lean, I add fat, to carry flavor and…
Veal Involtini
Very delicious, little stuffed veal rolls. If you’d rather have thinly sliced beef, use it instead. Whatever you use, it’s a great way to change up your weekly meal plan. PrintVeal Involtini IngredientsRolls 2-3 TBSP butter 2 cups mushrooms, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 cup cooked jasmine rice 2/3 cup…