Tag Archives: Vegetables

TIP: Quick Corn on the Cob, for One

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Michie

In this household, I cook just for myself quite a lot, and though I love corn on the cob, I don’t usually cook it since it either requires a big pot of boiling water, or a grill. Recently (okay, the … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung – Brussels Sprouts, with Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Michie

I really do love Brussels Sprouts.  A member of the cabbage family, these have been cultivated over the years to be dense, leafy “miniature green cabbages”.  They have a sweet, but earthy taste that is not easily describable.  I will … Continue reading →

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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Pancakes

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Michie

What do you do with leftover mashed potatoes?  I mean, really – who does much with them??  There are recipes out there, of course, but if you are like me, you aren’t going to a darn thing with leftover potatoes, … Continue reading →

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Simply Roasted Vegetables

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Michie

One simple and easy dish to make for Thanksgiving Day is just roasted vegetables.  I say this with a bit of surprise, because, when talking to people about this recipe, it took me aback at how many people don’t know … Continue reading →

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Simple Baked Cream Corn

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Michie

I have always liked cream corn — from a can, or from scratch.  This recipe is a mix of both.  It uses canned cream corn, but makes nice addition to it. I’ve made this the day before Thanksgiving, and kept … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Michie

Soups are the ultimate comfort food, perfect in the Autumn, Winter and Spring, and even on a Summer day.  This soup is one of those year-round soups.  Even if it is too hot to use the oven to roast the … Continue reading →

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Tabouli

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Michie

Tabouli is a Middle Eastern dish that I became aware of at a party given by some friends, who had it catered from a Middle Eastern restaurant.  I immediately loved the creamy texture of this salad, with the delicate flavors … Continue reading →

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