I was always interested in ways to use preserved lemons – and how to make them. Ends up it’s fairly easy. But it takes a good three 3 weeks for them to “cure”. Easy ways to use preserved lemons 1. Salad dressings and vinaigrettesFinely mince […]
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Growing Herbs in Iowa
Well, you can grow herbs anywhere. But here in Iowa, some overwinter while others need to be brought in or replaced every year. This photo is from a couple of years ago. Sadly, with this year’s heavy rains and high temps, it’s not quite as […]
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Savory Lemon Chicken Thighs
This is a fast and tasty one pan meal to make on a busy weeknight. I always keep plenty of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in my freezer. A quick thaw method is to put into a sink full of cold water. Or put in the […]
Crepes
When our granddaughters, Lennan and Remy, were visiting for the weekend and wanted to cook a fun Saturday lunch instead of going out to a restaurant, how could I refuse? It was also a great excuse to use my induction burner that I bought a […]