About Marcy
I'm tackling a series of challenges, and I'm becoming less timid and squeamish in the process. I'm also writing my memoirs, one scene at a time. Come along for the ride. Read more.
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Tag Archives: recipe
Leftover Turkey Oatmeal
During this Thanksgiving weekend, I have a mountain of leftovers to contend with. I have a theory that any great meal that features a carb can be switched up a bit to make a savory oatmeal recipe. Could “Day After … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Cookies: Cinnamon Banana Nut Cookies
Cinnamon Banana Nut Cookies These cookies are fruity, nutty, and sweet with a touch of cinnamon that spreads throughout the house as they bake. (Recipe) These Thanksgiving cookies are the perfect complement to a turkey-day feast. It was fun to … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, a Cooking Video
In this video tutorial, I show you how I prepare one of my favorite fall recipes. Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with Whole Wheat Penne Recipe Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (divided in half) 1 pint grape tomatoes 3 cloves garlic … Continue reading
Summer of seasonal produce and ratatouille too
It’s been great eating fresh, local produce this summer from my CSA share. Here’s a photographic recap of what ripened during June, July, and August in Connecticut. Scroll to the bottom to see a photo of what I received in … Continue reading
Salmon in Parchment
This Daring Cooks challenge was hosted by Sarah from All Our Fingers in the Pie, who challenged us to cook en papillote, or in parchment. Even my picky eater loves both salmon and asparagus, so I chose these as the … Continue reading
Making homemade whole wheat pasta
I’ve crossed another thing off my list of 101 things in 1001 days: Make homemade pasta. Homemade whole wheat pasta with fresh tomato and basil sauce These are the steps I followed in the above pictures. Gather your ingredients for … Continue reading
Maple Grilled Eggplant Goat Cheese Tarts: A Daring Cooks Challenge
This Daring Cooks challenge hosted by Twenty-Fingered Cooking asked cooks to create a recipe that includes an ingredient from each list. List 1 (The Vegetable List): Parsnips, Eggplant (aubergine), Cauliflower List 2 (The “Strong Flavor” List): Balsamic Vinegar, Goat Cheese, Chipotle peppers … Continue reading
Homemade corn tortillas (and tamales too): Masa harina two ways
“If at first you don’t succeed, and you happened to have accidentally ordered fours times the amount of masa harina that you meant to while clicking away on the Internet, try, try again.” #DPSFOOD Homemade Corn Tortillas My first attempt … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged corn tortillas, homemade, Meatless-Monday, recipe, tamales, vegetarian, whole grain
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Why we should all eat meatless on Mondays
Meatless Mondays are catching on. Why should you go meatless at least one day a week? Save the planet The meat industry is responsible for almost 20 percent of man-made greenhouse gas emissions, as estimated by the United Nations and … Continue reading
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Tagged #31DBBBDay19, Meatless-Monday, opinion, quesadilla casserole, recipe, SITS31DBBB, vegetarian
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Raw vegan savory ice cream sandwiches
“The icy chill of sorbet wakes up your mouth. Your mind anticipates something sweet, but your tongue registers something unexpected, something savory. The effect is like seeing a favorite actor in a surprise movie cameo: first confusion, then surprise and … Continue reading
