Monthly Archives: February 2012

Chicken chili with black beans

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

We are a two-chili family. Tom makes a fantastic red chili with sausage and kidney beans; I make white chili with chicken and white beans. Tonight we had some lovely leftover chicken, so it was my turn. Once my onions … Continue reading →

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fried egg sandwich with roasted pepper

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

If there’s one food trend that I’m right on top of, it’s the fried egg sandwich. An egg is perfect foil for so many flavors. I confess that part of the reason I add peppers is as justification for the buttery egg … Continue reading →

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Bacon-broccoli quiche

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Bacon is tasty. Bacon from a locally cured organic pig is wondrous. It’s rich and full of porky goodness but never too salty. As my friend Brett Laidlaw says on his fantastic blog Trout Caviar, homemade (or locally produced) bacon … Continue reading →

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Chicken-spinach enchiladas for Tom

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

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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