We were in the mood for fish and chips but when our supply run provided tuna instead of white fish, I modified the menu to accommodate what we’d been able to find. I breaded the potato wedges in crushed sunflower seeds and fine cornmeal and oven fried them for a sort of reverse fish and…
Month: April 2017
Quick Broccoli Cheese Soup
Earth Day found the wife and I out at Fair Weather Farm happily standing in the bone chilling rain witnessing the amazing feat of sheep shearing. Who knew all the back breaking work involved in producing yarn? The Gotland sheep at FWF are as precious as their wool is beautiful so the rainfall took back…
Grilled Portobello Fajitas
The succulent texture and smoky flavor of these grilled portobello fajitas are guaranteed to satisfy even the most unapologetic carnivores. Whenever I fire up charcoals, I grill as many vegetables as I possible can and utilize them in various recipes throughout the week. So, this recipe was bursting with that slow cooked flavor imparted by…
TexMex Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish of crisp tortillas tossed in red, green, or mole sauce and topped with a bit of melted cheese. True to my roots, I opted for authentic Texas chili gravy instead to add a personal twist of nostalgia to the dish and couldn’t resists a sunny side up egg…
Lentil Quinoa Tacos
Crunchy tacos are definitely authentic TexMex, but this vegetarian version is something you’re probably not going to find on any Casa Ole menu. I like taco grease just as much as the next Texan, but I enjoy the challenge of figuring out new and exciting versions of one of my favorite dishes. Also, I try…
Hot & Sour Udon Soup
The spring days are getting longer and warmer, but it’s still quite crisp around the edges of the evening air. Loving soup the way I do, I will cling to a hot bowl of soup until the very last chill finally surrenders to the buzz and charm of hot summer nights. Then, I will switch…
Chili Roasted Cauliflower Tostadas
Trying to make healthier alternatives to the authentic TexMex I grew up attached too is no small feat. Nonetheless, I keep trying. I garnished these tostadas with sunflower seeds to add a little snap of umami crunch, and with the additional heat of the Chipotle sour cream sauce my cravings subsided. I will definitely keep…
Lemon Pepper Tofu Nuggets, Everything Roast Veggies
A lot of folks are intimidated by tofu. Hell, a lot of folks are intimidated by anything that is vegetarian or vegan. As more and more people are battling diet related diseases, I’d like to believe the general health benefits alone are slowly encouraging people to try cooking meat free, at least, on occasion. Being from…
Seared Tuna with Miso Orange Reduction, Sesame Blistered Green Beans, Wasabi Mashed Cauliflower
The most likely second runner up to all my taco posts, are the tuna ones. Since dining together as a family is unpredictable and less often than desired, I enjoy putting in the extra effort to make our dinners together as special as I can. To elevate this dinner, I served it with a nice…
Spinach Ricotta Lasagna
My current kitchen obsession of late is fresh ricotta and utilizing my slow cooker. Fresh ricotta is so simple to make and the sweet, mild flavor addicting. So a few weeks ago I was in the mood for lasagna and, since trying to go meat-free a few times a week, decided to go with spinach….
Smoke & Charm Farm 