Tag Archives: healthy

Fire-roasted tomato and tortellini soup

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

I’m still recovering from foot surgery. After an hour (at most) on my feet I’m achy and need to sit for a while with my feet up. What does this have to do with cooking, you ask? Tom’s been doing … Continue reading →

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Apple-carrot cake

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

I’m officially endorsing cake for breakfast. Not all cakes, of course. If you’re snarfing down a slice of triple-layer chocolate cake at 9 am, I don’t want to hear about it. This cake is so loaded with carrots and apples … 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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Garlicky zucchini noodles

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

I had a honkin’ big zucchini from a friend’s garden. Actually, that’s what led me to search for a new recipe, that baseball bat of a squash lording over the tiny cherry tomatoes on my kitchen counter, issuing a challenge. … Continue reading →

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Sweet and spicy corn & chicken chowder

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Luke and I flew to New Hampshire last week for a brief family visit. My sister Jul and her family were kind enough to let us and our parents all stay at their house. Jul made some seriously tasty dinners, … Continue reading →

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Spicy chicken lettuce wraps

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Did I mention we have air conditioning now? I guess I didn’t need to; I’m sure everyone heard our sighs of relief from many miles away. Our new air conditioner is not lowering the temperature to arctic levels, thank goodness. … Continue reading →

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Turkey meatballs with parmesan

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Tom loves meatballs. I’m not a fan of ground beef. But when we work together, beautiful things happen. Beautiful things like these orbs of deliciousness you see above. You might expect meatballs made with turkey to be bland and dry, … Continue reading →

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Fresh pea and spinach salad

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

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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Lemon-dijon chicken with scallion cream

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

Saturday night, Tom and I met friends at the Indian Crossing Casino to hear Otis and the Alligators, a great blues band. As far as I know, the Casino has never lived up to its name in the gambling sense. … Continue reading →

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Zucchini with pepitas: Too much is just enough

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Rivertree kitchen

When is a vegetable cooked properly? Should it retain some crunch, or  be cooked to melting tenderness? Tom and I are often at odds on this subject. We both prefer our carrots to be steamed (or roasted, or braised) nearly … Continue reading →

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