Tag Archives: garlic

Mar 03 2 comments
beans, slaws, quiches, mashers, and casseroles

Skillet Sausage Quiche

In an almost continuation of the Cast Iron Chronicles, I want to share what is probably my new go-to quiche. I made it for dinner a few weeks ago where a lot of friends were coming, and it was the perfect combination of vegetables, sausage, eggy cheesy goodness, and a pizza crust. The beauty of [...]

Jun 29 1 comments
grilled, barbequed, smoked, and fried, roasted meats and veggies

Pork, Fig, & Rosemary Browned Butter

To frame this post, I’d like to tell you Dan’s recommended names.  First was “Pork Fig Fat.”  Secondly, he went with PORK FIG AWESOME.  I was partial to both, but thought I’d give a more descriptive title.  No matter what you call it though, this dish was exactly what I needed.  You see, tonight was [...]

Feb 22 0 comments
roasted meats and veggies, tutorials, vegetables

Roasting Garlic

Since we’re on a bit of a hummus bender, I decided to branch out this weekend and make both roasted garlic hummus and spinach and feta hummus.  I had never roasted garlic before, and I thought it was a good skill to have (think of how many delicious dishes include roasted garlic).  I did some [...]

Feb 15 0 comments
grilled, barbequed, smoked, and fried

Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa

As I mentioned in a previous post, Dan and I spent this Valentine’s Day at home, away from the overbearing decorations and crowds.  But, since we’re romantics at heart, we couldn’t do away with all celebration, so we made a nice dinner and popped a bottle of champagne.  We even held off on the next [...]

Jan 29 0 comments
roasted meats and veggies

Roasted Pork Rib with Garlic Tomato Sauce

A craving for saffron rice this week led to a quest to find the perfect meal to accompany it.  While I was thinking and brainstorming about what relatively healthy, adequately flavored accompaniment I could make, I started thinking about one of my father’s favorite dishes to cook.  And whether or not I could remember it [...]