Tag Archives: spinach

Fresh pea and spinach salad

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Our brief, glorious growing season is underway here in Wisconsin. Spring onions, lettuces, ruby-red strawberries, and peas are all available at farmers’ markets. Frozen peas are a kitchen staple for most of us, and for good reason. They hold up … Continue reading →

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Spinach, prosciutto and olive pizza

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

We’re fairly openminded diners, the three of us, but each of us has a small list of foods we’re not overjoyed to eat. I’m not a big fan of ground beef or sweet-and-sour anything; Luke avoids onions, mayonnaise, and all … Continue reading →

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Feta & greens omelet: one-handed lunch

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

I’ve been swamped with editing work lately, so the girls haven’t gotten much play time. On Sunday, I took them to the dog park for some much-needed energy release. When we got to the park, it was occupied. Normally that’s … Continue reading →

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Chicken-spinach enchiladas for Tom

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Last Sunday was my lovely husband Tom’s birthday. It was also Superbowl Sunday, so you know what this sports-obsessed household is doing — even though the Packers are not in the game. Let us pause for a moment of mourning … Continue reading →

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BLT risotto

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I confess I was not riding the bacon bandwagon. It wasn’t that I disliked bacon; I just didn’t think it was a necessity of life. But my experience had been limited to preservative-laden, shrink-wrapped supermarket bacon. I hadn’t had locally … Continue reading →

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Salmon salad two ways

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

I wanted to post a recipe for a favorite dish of ours, a robust stew of ground turkey, salsa, and beans topped with a cheesy crust. Unfortunately, it looks like … mush. It’s completely beyond my current skills to get … Continue reading →

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Fortifying spinach crostini

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

This was a day of repairs. The fun began at 7 a.m., when I pulled the car out of the garage and noticed the “check engine” light glowing on the dashboard of my nine-year-old Subaru. Luke got in the car … Continue reading →

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