The roots of this recipe are from a Masterclass I took online from Alice Waters. Delicata squash is a wonderful light winter squash. It doesn’t keep as well as other winter squashes so the availability is usually limited. If you … Continue reading →
Here’s a potato salad that makes use of summer vegetables and is lighter than traditional potato salad and should hold up better in the heat because it contains no mayonnaise or eggs. It’s also delicious! I found the basic recipe idea … Continue reading →
We have been blessed to live in a friendly and loving neighborhood since the boys were very young, and participated in many picnics and parties with our neighbors. Everyone had their specialty item, and Charlotte Welch always made a pot … Continue reading →
We are always looking for new vegetables and interesting ways to serve them. Celery root or celeriac is a root vegetable that probably most people aren’t familiar with. It is rich in fiber and vitamins and has less than half … Continue reading →
About August we are looking for as many ways as possible to use up the zucchini that is overtaking the garden. Our neighbor, Charlotte Welch, came up with this recipe for zucchini pancakes. It’s the best we’ve ever found. They … Continue reading →
Everybody loves Natalie’s potato salad and the boys have all wanted the recipe, but it was never written down. Finally, I had Natalie make the salad and I stopped her at each step, measuring as we went. Forcing her to … Continue reading →
We have been making a fresh cranberry relish for Thanksgiving as long as I can remember. This recipe is a little more complicated, but it is still no-cook, fresh and healthy. Fresh Cranberry Relish – Fancy November 11, 2015 by Mark … Continue reading →
Years ago I was looking for a fresh alternative to the gooey, canned cranberry sauce that was traditional at Thanksgiving. I came up with this simple recipe and we have been serving it on Thanksgiving ever since. It is a … Continue reading →
This is the traditional recipe for Thanksgiving turkey stuffing that Natalie has made since we’ve been cooking our own Turkey. Everyone raves about it, and for us it’s the definitive stuffing. It’s the recipe that she got from her mother. … Continue reading →
Calabacita is Spanish for squash, but in New Mexico it can mean a dish made from squash. This is a recipe from New Mexico that came via Char Welch, whose sister lives in Santa Fe. Of course I modified it … Continue reading →
Here’s a interesting variation on mashed potatoes. Horseradish and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes May 25, 2012 by Mark Karney Ingredients Boiled Potatoes Prepared horseradish Chopped fresh Rosemary Butter or butter substitute Salt and pepper Instructions Boil the potatoes as you normally would. … Continue reading →
This was one of my favorite foods as I was growing up. In my family, it was one of the few traditional Hungarian foods that we ate on a regular basis. It’s still one of Jeff’s favorites, as well as … Continue reading →
My mother would often make this side dish when we would go to Ohio to visit. It was one of Jared’s favorites — I’m glad to have found the recipe which I thought was lost. Grandma Karney’s Broccoli & Rice … Continue reading →
This is a great cold summer side dish. We take this to Ravinia often. Shitake, Pea & Rice Salad December 10, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →