It is that time of year again. I am training for my next half marathon – the Delaware half on Mothers Day. I have been fighting tendon pain in my left leg, so I have been training on the Nordic Trak, which does not irritate it the way running does. I even did 8 miles…
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My Two Adopted March Holidays – St. Patrick’s Day and Persian New Year
As I am busy preparing mentally and physically for Passover, I am taking a break out for “my” two March holidays – St. Patrick’s Day and Persian New Year (Nowrooz). Why are they mine? St. Patrick’s Day – Well that is simple…I grew up in New York City, and all New Yorkers are Irish on…
Spinach Stuffed Shells
When I was a child, I was a horrible eater, so picky. One of my daughters was also a picky eater, and it was a real hassle, but she was easy compared to me. My poor mother, there were so few dinners I would eat; I struggle to think of more than 5. Often, she…
Pasta with Kale and Garden Frustration
Ah, I wish I wasn’t writing this post. Note: if you don’t want to read it, skip to the last paragraph for the link to a great recipe. I am writing while sitting in my bed after 3 days and nights of illness. I am still not allowed or eat with, little less cook for, my family….
Black Beans and Rice
There is something very satisfying about this cross between Cuban, Costa Rican and Mexican beans and rice. I fell in love with rice and beans in Costa Rica; what a great side dish for breakfast. But it is more versatile than that, it can be eaten as a side dish with fish or chicken. But…
Really Yummy Brussels Sprouts for Two
I am really looking forward to spring vegetables. I love winter squashes, sweet potatoes, and cabbage, but I am really ready for the freshness of the bright green spring veggies. One winter vegetable I never seem to tire of, however, is Brussels Sprouts. I love roasted Brussels sprouts, pan seared, steamed; I have even been…
Kulich – a Russian Purim Challah
They tried to kill us…we survived…let’s eat! Ah, the story of many a Jewish holiday. And Purim is no exception. The most familiar food is hamantaschen, or Haman’s hats. Russian Jews also make a sweet Challah braided to symbolize the rope Haman was going to use to hang Mordechai, but was instead used to hang…
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Hamantaschen
With Purim coming on Thursday, Sunday was Hamantaschen baking day. I decided to make 2 different types this year, date-filled and Chocolate & Peanut Butter. The CPB’s came out surprisingly well. The texture is great, it is like eating a cookie version of a reese’s cup. The dough itself was delicious, just the perfect amount…
Mediterranean-style Tuna Sandwich
I have returned from the land of Northern Lights but am having a difficult time getting back into the swing of cooking. So, I will share a simple sandwich recipe with you that I greatly enjoy; and, it continues the fish theme I have had to my eating for the past week or so. I…
Kale, Spinach & White Bean Soup with Fontina
As you read this, I am in Alta, Norway, above the Arctic Circle. I am hoping to enjoy some interesting food experiences to share, and maybe some new ideas to try. I will be back with more new posts at the end of the month. For now I will leave you with my riff on another…
Andrea's Garden Cooking 