This time of year farmers markets offer an abundant selection of greens. At our local market- the Tallahassee Farmers Market- I found these beautiful Koji greens from Lucky Dog Farm. They are tender, like spinach, but have less oxalic acid. As I prepared this warm comforting soup I thought they would be the perfect addition. If you'd like to try these, or any other ...
Sausage
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
If you think about it, gumbo is really a gravy soup. You start with a roux, which is equal parts of fat and flour (just like gravy)... then you add stock and other ingredients to end up with a delicious bowl of comfort food. It is easy to customize your gumbo recipe to include many protein options. Though chicken and sausage are among the easiest proteins to source I have also ...
Lucky Irish Eggs
When I first saw Scotch eggs on the menu of an Irish pub a few years ago, I'll be honest, the description both fascinated and horrified me. This rich dish is traditionally made by surrounding a hard boiled egg with sausage and breading then deep frying it. Though the traditional recipe has many enthusiasts, I came up with this baked, greener, option that I’m calling Irish ...
Shrimp Creole for Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and this is the perfect time of year to make one of my favorite New Orleans recipes, Shrimp Creole. If you are giving up meat for Lent -- or you just want a simple new recipe to enjoy seafood -- this is a great option. When I make it at home, I often start the rice in my rice cooker and have the entire dish assembled and ready to eat by ...
Breakfast Focaccia Biscuits
My Mema used to make the best sausage and cheese biscuits every Christmas. I can remember the absolute chaos in her kitchen as she and her three daughters (one being my step-mother) created the amazing feast for our Christmas meal with at least a half dozen rowdy kids running around enthusiastically. Some of the foods they prepared came from the garden on their farm. In ...
