I used to make this a lot back in the days when I had time to cook at this time of year. Those days are back again! Of course, when I used to make this in March, the weather was behaving in a more March-like manner. It must be cold enough to make this somewhere…
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Recipes from Erin
Irish Soda Bread Inspired Scones (Gluten-Free) Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Happy St Patrick’s day, a few days early! On the actual day, I will be hiding from the festivities in my apartment eating these Irish soda bread inspired scones. I’m not always the most participatory Irish person. I teach at a school where a lot of the teachers are Irish and/or Italian American. The students…
Wilted Amaranth Greens
This more of a public service announcement, than a recipe. If you encounter this lovely leafy green with streaks of purplish pink under its leaves, it is Amaranth. Yes, in addition to providing a healthful, gluten-free, grain-like seed which can be used to make fabulous pancakes and a super nourishing version of sushi, the Amaranth…
Tiny New Potatoes and Aromatic Greens Steamed in Butter
This dish is elegant and easy and is a particularly excellent a side dish for fish. It should really be made with smaller potatoes than the ones pictured here. It should be made with the tiniest potatoes that you can find. If you are feeling adventurous take a trip to an Indian market to get…
End of Winter Cabbage and Citrus Slaws
I usually cook on a seasonal schedule. There are certain dishes that I like to make at the same time every year based on holidays and what ingredients are good in my area seasonally. March is tricky though. March has always been a very stressful time of year for my work. Usually, I am getting…
Picadillo Omelet with a salad
I used to order this for “lunch” at a Cuban cafe near a school that I worked at. I was teaching kindergarteners, so my “lunch” break came before 11 AM. I ordered this omelet and two cafe con leche every Tuesday. It was similar to my Huevos Rancheros addiction, which I fed at a cafe…
Labour of Love Blood Orange Marmalade with Rosewater and Almonds
I don’t usually buy blood oranges. They are expensive, and aside from being so very pretty, I have never been convinced that they are better than other (cheaper) citrus fruit. I think that the ones that we get in New York are actually grown in California, but there are famously from Spain and Italy….
At last- Cauliflower with Lemon, Cumin and Sumac
So, I have mentioned before that I am obsessed with the lemony fried cauliflower that I used to order at the Lebanese restaurant down the street from my old apartment in Queens, NY. I have finally succeeded in making something that satisfies my craving for that lost dish. The secret is sumac which is an…
Masala Spiced Orange Curd
I recently made Meyer Lemon Curd for the first time using a recipe from the very inspiring blog Food in Jars. It was easy and delicious and I decided that I would make the Creamy Orange Cardamom Curd next time. When I finally got around to looking more closely at the Orange Cardamom Curd recipe,…
Pea Shoot, Sunflower Sprout and Roasted Squash Salad
I have been missing tender and flavourful little salad greens. I eat pre-washed baby spinach and arugula, which can be acquired year round. I find pre-washed baby greens so damn convenient that I cannot resist using them, but the truth is that they don’t have as much flavour as nice local salad greens that were…
Big Sis Little Dish 