It’s fish week again at Chez Quimby. My husband caught a ton of trout and redfish last weekend, so I’m trying out some new recipes. A while back I bought a spicy simmering sauce in a bottle and cooked it up with some fish and pasta. I decided to try to make my own version … Continue reading
It’s okra season! I’m excited, unlike a lot of people in our particular CSA. Once okra season hits, we are bombarded with the stuff and I know that many members of our CSA don’t list okra as one of their favorite veggies. Prior to signing up for the CSA last summer, I had never cooked … Continue reading
This installment of “how do I use these hot peppers?” ended in an oldie but a goodie – jalapeno poppers. While not exactly the height of sophisticated cuisine, I found that when I made these myself they were so much tastier and fresher than what you’d get in any chain restaurant appetizer plate. They’re baked, … Continue reading
Hot peppers are still one of the more difficult things to use this time of year, at least in my house. I decided to knock out two weeks of peppers in one big batch of a sweet and hot pepper relish. It’s delicious, and the sweetness helps counter the heat of the peppers. The peppers … Continue reading
Hot peppers are one of the items that are beyond plentiful in our CSA box this time of year. Like mint, hot peppers are something I struggle to use. This week I tried an experiment of roasting jalapenos and adding them to my beloved honey cornbread recipe. The results – delish! First step first – … Continue reading
As the temperature rises, I find myself craving lighter fare. Gone are the cold evenings when meat and potatoes are what I desire, the impending hot months make me think of fresher, lighter meals, especially in the evenings. One of my favorite weekend dinners is salmon. Salmon is a fattier fish with a distinctive, delicate, … Continue reading
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