Tag Archives: casserole

Potato-ham gratin with shallots and cheddar

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Rivertree kitchen

Here’s what I dream of lately*: Gentle ocean breezes. The scent of lilacs in full bloom. The warmth of the sun on my face. My whole face, not just the tip of my nose, which is the only exposed body … Continue reading →

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Roasted tomato and farro gratin

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

A few weeks ago, on a whim (and because Deb Perelman never steers me wrong), I tried Smitten Kitchen’s Slow-Roasted Tomatoes. They’re drier than the oven-roasted tomatoes I’d made before, but more moist than sun-dried tomatoes. The flavor is sweet, … Continue reading →

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Zucchini, bell pepper and wheat berry pilaf

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

I need to apologize for my absence. Our one and only child graduated from high school last week. We’ve spent the last few weeks attending awards ceremonies and graduation parties, and planning our own celebration. Here is our wonderful Luke … Continue reading →

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Turkey tamale pie for Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

In honor of Pi Day (3/14), I decided to join the masses (including my son’s advanced physics class) and make pie. Since I have not yet succeeded at my goal to achieve perfect piecrust, I went with one of Luke’s … Continue reading →

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Rice pilaf with toasted soba noodles

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

There’s a pasta cooking technique that involves breaking thin noodles (usually spaghetti or linguine) in small pieces, frying them until golden in copious amounts of oil, then boiling them as usual. The result is tender pasta with lots of flavor … Continue reading →

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Braised chicken and bell peppers

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

To misquote my sister’s favorite TV chef Ina Garten, how pretty is that? Red bell peppers are one of my top three favorite vegetables. They’re sweet without being sugary, delicious raw and cooked into oblivion, or anywhere in between, and … 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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BLT risotto

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rivertree kitchen

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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Tom’s best-ever lasagna

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Rivertree kitchen

I was in the Twin Cities this weekend, having a lovely visit with Tom’s twin brother, his wife and girls. On Saturday I drove into St. Paul for a picnic sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society Press (one of my … Continue reading →

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