We got hungry for picadillo this week, but instead of using beef, we used lots of leftover pork. It’s a delicious way to have a bit of Spain, at home. Try it, for a yummy way to spice up taco night. PrintPork Picadillo Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 8 Ingredients3 TBSP extra virgin olive…
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Roasted Asparagus Salad II
We’re still looking for ways to use the daily asparagus harvest. This week we decided to add more ingredients to our first asparagus salad. PrintRoasted Asparagus Salad II Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 IngredientsDressing 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil Juice of one lime 1 TBSP…
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
This is one of the sides I made at the lodge this week. It’s served at room temperature, and perfect for the holidays. This is my niece’s recipe that I added my twist to. Even finicky eaters love this. PrintGreen Bean and Tomato Salad IngredientsDressing Lemon juice 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 tsp dijon mustard…
Tomato Tart
This is a delicious side or appetizer. The original recipe was from one of Nina’s cookbooks, and I’ve made my version! I used my homemade mayonnaise in the topping. PrintTomato Tart Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 8-12 Ingredients2 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved Salt Flour 1 pie crust pastry 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey…
Smoked Salmon
The grocery shopping is so good in Portland, it’s easy to create some great meals. There were lots of great veggies to work with in the fridge, so we made some smoked salmon to go with them. We added cucumber to the Italian Tomato Salad, and also made a Squash Salad (without the shrimp). PrintSmoked…