It’s a rainy almost Spring day that feels chilly and calls for a warming stew. I tried (probably too hard) to push myself and do a dark photograph. I went through my props and pulled all of my black and gray plates and bowls. Organizing feels good. This stew can be wrapped in a tortilla, […]
Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes
Actually had some mashed potatoes left over from dinner the night before, a rare occurrence, and with 2 leeks and some Gruyere cheese needing some companionship, well, cheesy mashed potatoes cakes seemed to be the perfect solution. I’ve only made these once before, maybe 10 or 15 years ago, and I was not impressed. They […]
Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Maitake Mushrooms, Caramelized Shallots, and Sour Cream
So good. Far from healthy, this serves as a well-deserved treat. Celebrate the beginning of Fall, when it shows up, with these potatoes slathered in butter, sour cream, caramelized shallots, and mushrooms. This is listed as a vegetable side dish but most definitely can serve, with it’s calorie packed depth of flavor, as a main […]