What's For Dinner? v.9.52: The Sacred Fire Pit
NOTE: This is a yearly diary to herald the beginning of Summer and the glorious outdoor cooking traditions summer brings. It's late July and it's hot. Hot and humid. Too hot to cook inside. It's...
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v10.01: Happy Anniversary WFD!
This series may not be the longest Daily Kos series, but it comes pretty close! We have been coming to the virtual dinner table for at least nine years now and sharing our love of food and cooking here...
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What's for Dinner? v10.02: Dandelion Wine
Dandelions (genus: Taraxacum) are weeds common worldwide. T. officinale and T. erythrospermum are two species wholly edible, raw or cooked.The flowers can be used to make wine. It's easy and fun, and...
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What's for Dinner? v10.03 - Pesto
I had something completely different in mind for this diary, but that can wait until next month. The basil plant can't wait and I'm having pasta with pesto.
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v10.04: Eat a Peach [Not the Almond (sic) Brothers]
When most of us think of peaches, the US state of Georgia comes to mind. Wikipedia lists Northwest China as the site of origin of this delicious fruit. Apparently, it made its way to the US by way of...
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What's for dinner? v10.05: Summer herbs
When I plan my kitchen garden every year, flavor and frugality are priorities. Since I got a late start this season, I went for maximum bang for my flavor buck: lots of herbs. Even if you don't have...
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v10.06: Ground Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are one of those things I fondly remember my mom making when I was growing up. Bell peppers full of a mix of ground beef and rice with some tomato sauce and lots of gooey melted cheese...
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v10.07: Salsa Chicken Breasts
This is a very simple and tasty recipe that will result in juicy, tender, and spicy chicken breasts. Served with some Mexican flavored rice or pasta and a green salad it makes a great meal. And as a...
View ArticleWhat's For Dinner? v10.08 - Indian recipes #2
Before I get to recipes, I can't resist this story. From the Odd News section at Yahoo News: Flying brisket whacks woman amid beef at barbecue festivalDanville police say they were called to the...
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v10.09: Not Really Chili
As you may know, I currently live in Texas, where we as a collective have very strong (almost religious) opinions on chili. I, however, am no chili essentialist. I am from Pennsylvania, and my mother...
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What's For Dinner? A wee rant and Paella
Seafood Paella Once you know the procedure and have the right rice, paella is a snap to make. Being disabled even temporarily is hard and humbling.
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What's for Dinner? v10.11: Fall Comfort Foods
It's a beautiful fall day here in Southern Oregon. A few leaves are falling the sky is clear and vivid blue with wispy white clouds. The sun is shining and we are in the midst of a lovely run of...
View ArticleWhat's For Dinner? v10.12 - FWO Cookbook
Those of us who accumulate cookbooks have seen plenty of them: spiral-bound amateur recipe collections, for 50 years or more a common fundraiser for civic and (especially) women's groups, typically...
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What's for Dinner? v10.13: Eat Your Veggies! Squash ed.
Where do we start with this numerous and varied fruit?CucurbitaCucurbita (Latin for gourd)[3] is a genus of herbaceous vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, also known as cucurbits, native to the...
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What's for Dinner? v10.14: The Un-Scary
Old-timey Pressure CookerBe Un-Afraid.Be Very Un-Afraid ... because there is absolutely nothing scary about today's 2nd and 3rd generation pressure cookers! After using mine for over two years now, I...
View ArticleWhat's For Dinner? v10.15 - Thai Basil Chicken
This year I have the best basil crop I can remember, and I don't want pesto again, so I'm trying something new. Thai basil isn't quite the same flavor as the Italian kind I have, but I bet I'll like it...
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What's For Dinner? v10.16 - Thai Basil Chicken (reprise)
Here’s another try for the WFD diary we lost last week to the site upgrade. Only a couple people were looking when it finally posted.-----This year I have the best basil crop I can remember, and I...
View ArticleWhat's For Dinner: An Easy Turkey Day For Two or Four (with leftovers!)
Thanksgiving Day can be a day filled with family and/or friends or one can have a quiet day with just two or four to enjoy the season. This year my Sweetheart and I will be celebrating together... just...
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What's for Dinner? v10.18: Leftovers from TDay
In the spirit of the holiday today I bring to you a revised edition of my very first WFD diary: Thanksgiving Leftovers!Whether you hosted or attended a potluck style gathering you may have found...
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v10.19: Christmas Cookies
My mom was never much of a baker. But around the holidays she would indulge me and we would often make sugar cookies to decorate with frosting and sprinkles. I usually don’t have much time around the...
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