tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24963055767566406342026-03-04T18:07:35.195-06:00Food Lust People LoveStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1562125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-39543783455647082822026-03-04T03:00:00.018-06:002026-03-04T09:39:01.626-06:00Edamame Summer SaladThis edamame summer salad boasts pan-roasted edamame and sweet corn tossed together with tomatoes, cucumber, onion and feta, dressed with a garlic lemon vinaigrette. So fresh and tasty! It’s been a while since Food Network was one of the channels I could watch on my cable tv list but when I was searching online for recipes with edamame, I came across one by Alton Brown on their Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-79623490573995033032026-03-01T03:00:00.026-06:002026-03-01T10:31:00.707-06:00Savory Garlic Rice NoodlesEver so slightly sweet and super flavorful, these savory garlic rice noodles are made with kway teow tossed in sauteed garlic and green onions with brown sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Kway teow (粿條) translates to "rice cake strips" which are used in many dishes from stir-fries to soups. They are easy to prepare because no cooking is necessary. Just soak them in boiling waterStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-26409413643612110932026-02-22T03:00:00.011-06:002026-02-22T16:37:19.268-06:00Chantenay Carrot Ginger SoupThis Chantenay Carrot Ginger Soup is made with small, sweet Chantenay carrots and lots of fresh ginger, garlic and yogurt, a warming bowl of goodness.My older sister Tanya was a huge fan of cooked carrots, often cooking up a pot of sliced ones to serve as a side dish or frankly just to eat the whole lot as a meal. I must admit that I also cooked them as a side dish but way, way more rarely. Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-25602964235023354482026-02-18T03:00:00.008-06:002026-03-03T18:43:16.462-06:00Coconut Cream Date CaramelThick, rich and naturally sweet, this coconut cream date caramel is made with Medjool dates. This no-cook recipe is fast, easy and accidentally vegan! A couple of years back, I bought some dates to make a recipe that only called for a few. I don’t even remember what that was but it must have been worth it or I wouldn’t have bought the whole pack.The dilemma: What to do with the rest of the Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-71253275395893922272026-02-15T00:00:00.098-06:002026-02-15T10:24:21.447-06:00Smoky Spicy Roasted AlmondsThese smoky spicy roasted almonds are seasoned with cayenne and smoked paprika. They are super easy to make and perfect for snack time or happy hour.I’ve been trying, at my doctor’s request, to up my protein intake and eat a bit more healthily. While the calorie count is rather high for almonds, most of it is from so-called “healthy fats” and they add fiber and protein to a balanced diet. At Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-26111736879831668152026-02-10T00:00:00.095-06:002026-02-10T09:37:39.353-06:00Cheddar Marmite RollsCheddar Marmite Rolls are soft and fluffy, filled with savory Marmite and extra sharp cheddar and baked till golden brown. A great breakfast or snack!Marmite is a thick, salty spread made from yeast extract, enjoyed by many and probably hated by even more. It’s a very divisive ingredient by all accounts. Some people say that you have to grow up eating it to like this quintessential British Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-60507137384763917652026-02-08T00:00:00.110-06:002026-02-10T01:45:30.708-06:00Black-eyed Peas with Smoked BaconBlack-eyed Peas with Smoked Bacon is a delicious, hearty dish made from dried legumes, bacon, onion and garlic, simmered long and slow in broth. It’s a real bowl of comfort food on a cold day. I make this dish at least once a year, for New Year’s Day, but I realized recently that I had never shared it. The folder with all the photos has many different pots, as evidence of the many timesStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-41203322728517608992026-02-04T00:00:00.048-06:002026-02-04T06:28:56.409-06:00Traditional Cullen SkinkMade with poached smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, this traditional Cullen skink is a creamy, thick, savory soup, the perfect bowl of warming goodness.Last Autumn, on a chilly rainy day, my husband and I decided to stop in at an island pub for some lunch. Their soup of the day was Cullen skink, a fish soup I had enjoyed many years back on a visit to Scotland. That original bowl was creamy andStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-86165563371512175102026-02-01T00:00:00.208-06:002026-02-01T08:50:09.515-06:00Chunky Avocado Egg SaladScooping the avocado out with a spoon keeps the pieces nice and large for this chunky avocado egg salad made with yogurt, whole-grained mustard and grated shallot. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or snack time. Often, I take an avocado, split it in two, then remove the pit so I can fill the holes with ranch dressing. I eat it with a spoon, scooping out the avocado along with a bit of the Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-76902504463673141182026-01-25T00:00:00.099-06:002026-01-25T06:13:46.048-06:00Salmon Coconut Curry ChowderSavory and spicy, this Salmon Coconut Curry Chowder is full of flavor, vegetables, fish and coconut milk, a warming bowl of comfort for a cold day. I roasted some salmon filets a while back and was looking for something different, a whole new meal in which to use the leftovers. Since it was chilly outside, soup seemed like a great idea. If you don’t have leftover fish, you can use cubed raw Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-91063879312311826982026-01-21T00:00:00.096-06:002026-02-02T13:09:36.102-06:00Baby Cos Peach Salad with Blue Cheese DressingIf you can find the right peaches, this Baby Cos Peach Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a ray of sweet and salty summer sunshine all year round. I know, I know, it’s not peach season in the northern hemisphere but work with me here. If you aren’t too picky about their provenance, imported peaches can be found year-round in most places. When my mom was living with us on hospice care a Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-41191854396681258862026-01-18T00:00:00.039-06:002026-01-18T08:16:10.512-06:00Popcorn-Crusted Chicken TendersThe perfect finger food, popcorn-crusted chicken tenders are flavorful and crunchy with a buttered popcorn coating. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.If you have been reading here for a while, you know that I am a huge fan of Costco and shop there regularly when I am in the States but I must confess that, IMO, their microwave popcorn is terrible. So many kernels left unpopped that it’s Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-57000417631360406252026-01-13T00:00:00.058-06:002026-01-13T09:26:24.753-06:00Artisan Bread Bowls #BreadBakersThese artisan bread bowls are crusty outside and tender inside, the perfect accompaniment/vessel for your favorite thick soups. (I served mine with New England style clam chowder.) And bonus: Serving soup in a bread bowl means no bowl to wash up either! I am the odd person out in my house. My husband and both daughters are massive bread fans but unless it’s hot out of the oven or, in the Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-30017118830688580652026-01-11T00:00:00.003-06:002026-01-11T11:42:19.107-06:00Leftover Pizza Pizza SaladLeftover Pizza Pizza Salad is a lovely meal, with croutons from leftovers and other fresh ingredients with pizza flair, like pepperoni, tomatoes, olives, anchovies and mozzarella.We have a family tradition that Friday night is pizza night or at least it almost always was when our girls were young and still living at home. These days we do pizza night way less often but it’s still a mostly Friday Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-89088057981884124282026-01-07T03:00:00.109-06:002026-02-02T13:10:08.620-06:00Ají de Cerdo - Peruvian Pork StewAjí de Cerdo aka Peruvian Pork Stew is a twist on the classic chicken dish made with yellow chili peppers called ají amarillo in Spanish. It’s spicy, rich, irresistible sauce makes it a favorite in our house. When I was growing up, my father worked/lived for many years in northern Peru so when school let out for the summer, I’d pack up and head south. While the little town didn’t have a lot Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-87695084604761181132026-01-04T03:00:00.123-06:002026-01-04T08:36:00.242-06:00Goetta - Cincinnati Breakfast SausageGoetta aka Cincinnati Breakfast Sausage is made with steel-cut oats, beef, pork and lots of spices. It’s a delicious accompaniment to eggs and toast in the morning. Or as a sandwich filling for lunch.I must confess that while I have driven to, and flown out of Cincinnati, I haven’t actually spent any time there. We were on our way home from a wedding in Ohio and just passing through. That isStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-19215718546067294352025-12-29T03:00:00.074-06:002025-12-29T08:04:21.633-06:00Caramelized Pear Gingerbread Muffins #MuffinMondayWith buttery pears and aromatic rich ginger batter, these caramelized pear gingerbread muffins make a lovely breakfast or snack for the holiday season. After some soul searching and then consulting with the other members of my Muffin Monday baking group, this post will be my last official Muffin Monday one. That doesn’t mean that I won’t occasionally share a muffin recipe though. I love Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-44857689889616132552025-12-28T03:00:00.053-06:002025-12-28T08:33:38.882-06:00Spicy Baked Artichoke DipThis spicy baked artichoke dip is creamy, cheesy and delicious but oh, so easy to make! It can be prepared ahead and baked when you are ready to serve. It was four days before Christmas. As I finished checking out at my local grocery store, the self-check employee wished me a merry Christmas. I returned the good wishes and then laughed, saying, I’m sure I’ll be back before then! I was, Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-48443044680970520792025-12-21T03:00:00.066-06:002025-12-21T08:27:38.329-06:00Gingerbread Cookie BarsThese gingerbread cookie bars are an easy way to enjoy delicious gingerbread cookies without all the faff of rolling and cutting. Decorate with royal icing to finish. When my girls were younger, seasonal Christmas baking always included sugar cookies of various colors and designs and gingerbread men with royal icing features and M&M baking bit buttons. We loved baking and decoratingStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-21491773440615674852025-12-17T03:00:00.150-06:002025-12-17T15:47:55.283-06:00Boursin Zucchini TartThis Boursin Zucchini Tart, baked in flakey puff pastry and scattered with toasted pine nuts, is a tasty dish that is not only delicious, it's pretty!We first discovered the magic of Boursin when we lived in France back in the early 1990s, when it was still available in only the original garlic and herb version. Now that soft, creamy cheese comes in several flavors, including the original, Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-70524766008902237722025-12-09T03:00:00.095-06:002025-12-09T07:01:32.925-06:00Sweet Cranberry Soda Bread #BreadBakersBaked with brown sugar and dried cranberries, this sweet cranberry soda bread is delightful as part of a dessert course cheese board. Or all on its own.This last month of the year, our Bread Baker theme is dessert bread, thanks to our fellow Bread Baker and host, Swathi. Her challenge to the group was "Bake any sweet bread, whether yeast, sourdough, or quick version. It will be wonderful to Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-71754688037632909332025-12-07T03:00:00.015-06:002025-12-07T14:21:32.148-06:00Pear CrispsA delightful baked snack and so easy to make, these pear crisps are crunchy, naturally sweet and flavorful. Put out a bowl and watch them disapPEAR. 🍐Every holiday season, we are gifted with a box of apples, oranges and pears. The apples and oranges get eaten but often the pears languish in the refrigerator since they aren’t really anyone’s favorite fruit. But now I’ve found a way to make Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-49258295476207498792025-12-03T03:00:00.061-06:002025-12-03T07:40:59.877-06:00Yamitsuki Addictive CabbageYamitsuki addictive cabbage, made with furikake seaweed seasoning, sesame oil, rice vinegar and salt, is a dish that is somehow way more than the sum of its parts. It's so good!Like chai tea, shrimp scampi, naan bread and ghee butter, the title of this dish is repetitive but that’s how it is sometimes in English when the words are foreign. My excuse is that this recipe is adapted from one in New Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-76697324831213538352025-11-24T03:00:00.066-06:002025-11-24T07:27:06.993-06:00Tiny Batch Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins #MuffinMondayThese tiny batch whole wheat blueberry muffins are perfect when you just need three tender, sweet fruity muffins for breakfast or snack time. I must confess that when Muffin Monday comes around these days I struggle to find motivation to bake. It’s not that I don’t have a ton of ideas still. Far from it. Muffins are so versatile – sweet, savory or some combination of both - that I don’t Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-79706204281094396412025-11-23T03:00:00.104-06:002025-11-23T07:43:21.207-06:00Confit Turkey ThighsA delicious alternative to roast turkey, serving just a few people, these succulent confit turkey thighs have crispy skin and melt-in-your mouth meat.Just a few months ago, I was looking for a roast pheasant recipe only to discover that, much like a whole turkey, if you roast a whole pheasant, you often end up overcooking the breast to get the thighs cooked. If you read my roast pheasant crown Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0