By Jeanie Rose | Greens
The dinner salad profile has morphed amazingly in the last 30 years. Sweeping popularity of the Cesar Salad brought romaine lettuce to the market as a shining star. It had been available prior to the Cesar rage, but few shoppers chose it over iceberg lettuce. I can remember romaine nestled in with some wilting heads […]
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By Amanda Rose | Cabbage
My mother was not much for salads. What she called a salad was a wedge of iceberg lettuce doused with a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise. Ugh! I grew up salad-less, except for visits to Nana’s house — my Gram. Nana always had fresh leaf lettuce growing among her pansies. With such availability, she served […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Greens
The first time I tasted the likes of this dish was as an appetizer at PF Chang’s. I wanted to order another batch and forget dinner! But alas, I was with dear family and friends who had other plans, so I kept my mouth zipped. A closed mouth helped my busy mind with mental notes. […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beets
Are you searching for more ways to enjoy beets? Are you looking for a show-stopper of a soup to serve for a light lunch? Either way, you will love this recipe. The sweetness of the beet plays well with the savory qualities of Indian spices. The coconut milk smooths, blends, and enriches the symphony of […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Cauliflower
The cauliflower crop is hitting the market here. I love those weighty heads of Brassica goodness! Even with such a great vegetable, too much of a good thing becomes boring. Each year I commit to including larger vegetable portions in our meals. The only way that seems to work for us, or at least for […]
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By Amanda Rose | Winter Squash
Gourmet coffee houses separate many of us from quite a few dollars around the holidays on drinks like this pumpkin spice latte. Save a few bucks and use quality ingredients at the same time to splurge at home. This recipe requires actual pumpkin puree, though you will get a richer flavor out of butternut squash […]
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