Longtime readers may remember that I restrain myself from eating fresh tomatoes out of season. Nothing compares to a homegrown summer tomato, in an heirloom variety that may not ship well but tastes delicious on your table. For those beauties, I like the simplest preparation, such as slices on my dinner plate with a little [...]
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Summer Breakfast: BET Sandwich
Posted in bacon, bread, breakfast, eggs, Food, recipes, tomato, turkey, tagged breakfast, brunch, Food, summer on July 8, 2011 | 13 Comments »
Deep-dish whole-grain pizza in a cast-iron skillet
Posted in bacon, cast iron, cheese, Food, frugal living, mushrooms, pizza, tomato, turkey, whole grains, tagged cooking, dinner, family, Food, photography, pizza, recipe, recipes on May 2, 2010 | 11 Comments »
Previously I posted a recipe for a traditional pizza with a whole-grain crust. Today’s recipe is a deep-dish pizza in a cast-iron fry pan, although you could use a standard pie pan if you want. I was inspired to create this pizza after we got some great local shiitake mushrooms and some wonderful tomatoes for [...]
Whole-Wheat Angel Biscuits: a healthier version of a Southern favorite
Posted in appetizer, apple butter, bacon, bread, breakfast, butter, buttermilk, Cooking And Baking, Food, frugal living, ham, kefir, lettuce, organic food, Southern food, tomato, turkey, whole grains, tagged bread, breakfast, Food, health, history, recipes, Southern food, whole grains on February 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Every now and then I get a hankering for an old Southern favorite. This week it was angel biscuits, also known as “honeymoon biscuits” because with yeast, baking, and baking soda, they are just about guaranteed to rise, even for novice bakers. The original recipe featured ingredients we don’t use for health reasons–like lard or [...]
