All tagged cooking with tammy kelly
Having a Happy New Year so far? Looking for just one more resolution, one you can actually stick to? The new Year and January are the perfect time to experiment with seasonal produce. Most of you can easily recall strawberry and tomato seasons but you can you name the seasonal vegetables for January? Generally, we are somewhat less familiar with what’s in season this time of year. Here’s what’s in season in January and below are some recipes that will give you ways to use them.
As I write this most of North Carolina is bracing for some snow and ice. A “snow day” screams for comfort food, but often comfort food comes with some extra calories. Here are some great tasting “warm you up” recipes that have been made a little healthier and of course I have included some slow cooker recipes. Hope we get some snow, and that you enjoy these recipes!!
Chowders, known as one of the first foods served at a community meal, but best known as a good reason for a social gathering. Chowders originated in the France in the early 1750’s and are named after a chaudron, or a three legged cauldron used by fishermen to make fresh stews upon arrival from fishing trips at sea.
Bring in the New Year with your “bubble” of friends and family with some delicious and mostly healthy Holiday appetizers. Your guests will scoop up these tasty starters to give you energy to make to the ball drop!!
‘Tis the season for chocolate, cream, juices and warm spices. Savor the festive moments with these holiday-inspired punches and warm drinks. The first two are favorites of family and friends, I know you will enjoy! Feel free to cut the sugar in the recipes or use a substitute.
The Holidays are a terrific time to say a big thanks and, of course, Merry Christmas to friends, family, teachers, and co-workers. What better way than to give the gift of food! Here are several ideas—some you may have seen before, but they are still great!
Did your turkey outlast your Thanksgiving lunch? Are you on dressing and mashed potato overload? No problem, try a new gourmet turkey sandwich, a healthy turkey salad or stir your turkey with some vegetables! There are so many ways to use leftovers; never let them go to waste. You certainly have free rein over the recipe ingredients to change or make additions according to your leftovers!
What is brown butter, where did it come from all of a sudden, and where do I find it? To some brown butter is not new, years ago I had brown butter oysters on the half shell at Chef and the Farmer and they were so delicious, I set out to try to replicate, which of course, I could not, but I did learn all about brown butter in the process.
Yep, Friendsgiving, the word is a mix up of “friends” and “Thanksgiving” and the idea is to spend an evening near the Thanksgiving Holiday with your best buds. Apparently the “younger” generation has been celebrating this for several years, but my more “tenured” generation has finally caught up.
It’s is a constant Holiday debate, same menu as last year or how about we try something new? No doubt about it, I fall on the “same as last year” side, I see it as one of the few days a year that you get to eat all the calories that bring back all the memories.
Gourd-for-the environment, I wish I could take credit for that statement but I lifted it from a recycling webpage. Anyway, it turns out that filling up the landfill with your discarded and partially rotten pumpkins is actually a very bad idea.
I have to admit turnips are not my favorite, I have tried them every way possible and still no luck, but the greens, those I love!! Turnip greens, in my opinion are the better half”! Turnip greens can add flavor and texture to many dishes, and the health benefits are greater than the actual turnip.
You may be hearing more and more about the Mediterranean and Blue Zones Diet; research indicates that the Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity and good health! You may have recently been hearing about the eating the way they do in the Blue Zones.
Whether you want to create simple sides or hearty mains, these okra recipes will take you on a flavorful voyage. Don’t just push this green veggie to the side of your plate; make it the star.
Make the most of those fresh garden herbs this summer with some of these delicious recipes. Hope you will enjoy!
