tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24963055767566406342026-06-16T11:41:39.647-05:00Food Lust People LoveStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1585125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-7418030537579708852026-06-14T00:00:00.000-05:002026-06-14T07:41:20.878-05:00Kothey Momo - Himalayan DumplingsKothey momo aka Himalayan dumplings are small, hand-folded dumplings filled with savory meat and/or vegetables and wrapped in a thin layer of dough. These are a cheater’s version, made with gyoza skins.When I first saw momos as the theme for this week’s Sunday FunDay post, I had to look it up! What are they even? I quickly discovered that momos or actually properly momo (which is the singular as Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-28388917749007659742026-06-10T00:00:00.000-05:002026-06-10T10:16:04.379-05:00Easy Lamb Shoulder RoastTender and flavorful, this easy lamb shoulder roast melts in your mouth! It’s simple to prepare and, after a fast start, cooks long and slow in the oven. Time making this dish is mostly hands-off. If you’ve been reading here a while, you know how much I adore Jamie Oliver. Since his young, baby-face days as the Naked Chef, I’ve watched his career expand as he grew up. Now with a family of Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-62355447267761530472026-06-09T00:00:00.000-05:002026-06-09T12:18:05.596-05:00Brown Sugar Lemon Cassava Loaf #BreadBakersNaturally gluten free, this Brown Sugar Lemon Cassava Loaf bakes up light and fluffy with a lovely crunchy sugar top. It’s great as is or even toasted.A couple of my fellow food bloggers have introduced me through their recipes to two flours I had never used before, cassava and coconut. No one in my family needs to be gluten free but I do love experimenting with new ingredients. Recently I Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-58458705133754720652026-06-07T00:00:00.000-05:002026-06-08T11:01:46.042-05:00Spicy Barbecue Sauce A perfect blend of sweet and savory, this flavorful spicy barbecue sauce is great slathered on chicken and pork ribs or even grilled vegetables. Serve extra on the side for those of us (me!) who also like to dip. Living overseas in tiny oilfield towns early in my married life, I discovered that some items most Americans would consider normal essentials, like barbecue sauce and Jif peanut Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-56072115257476549052026-05-31T00:00:00.000-05:002026-05-31T07:29:53.610-05:00Spicy Carrot Ginger DressingThis Spicy Carrot Ginger Dressing is made with the carrots in escabeche that come in canned pickled jalapeños. Bright and tasty, it’s great on salads. Also good as a dip for crudités, especially little carrots. Just saying.I don’t know about you, but we always have a Tupperware full of whole jalapeños stashed in the refrigerator. Can't eat a lot of dishes without them. (Looking at you, fried Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-51515606269119565192026-05-27T03:00:00.000-05:002026-05-27T07:49:23.465-05:00Easy Chicken KapamaBoneless skinless chicken thighs make this easy kapama chicken with a rich cinnamon scented tomato sauce quick to the table. It’s so very delicious! Not that I’ve ever made it before but New York Times Cooking says that the traditional Greek version would be made with a whole chicken, cut into its typical pieces. But, of course, bone-in chicken takes much longer to cook so if you are lookingStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-33670250895983074812026-05-17T03:00:00.000-05:002026-05-17T10:18:27.997-05:00Watermelon Strawberry Feta SaladSweet and savory, fruity and refreshing, this watermelon strawberry feta salad is tossed with honey and balsamic vinegar and fresh mint leaves. Don't forget the black pepper as well! Growing up in my home of origin, we always sprinkled salt on watermelon. Is it a Louisiana thing or maybe a southern thing? I don’t know! But I can tell you that the addition of a little salt brings out the Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-69704510804947165612026-05-13T03:00:00.160-05:002026-05-13T16:09:54.396-05:00Jägersuppe - Hunter's SoupA traditional German dish, jägersuppe translates to hunter’s soup in English. This version features wild mushrooms, bacon, red wine and sour cream. A while back I was looking for soup recipes and came across the name jägersuppe. I am not familiar with German cuisine so, intrigued, I followed the links and went down a rabbit hole of recipes with all manner of wild game and foraged Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-27709105176483390822026-05-12T03:00:00.102-05:002026-05-25T15:37:34.657-05:00Sprouted Spelt Sourdough Boule #BreadBakersCrunchy on the outside but tender on the inside, this sprouted spelt sourdough boule is a toothsome loaf full of flavor from both the spelt and sourdough starter.A fortuitous measuring mistake led to the baking of this lovely loaf! I was in the kitchen making sprouted spelt everything crackers and right off the bat, I added FULLY DOUBLE the amount of water to the spelt flour than I was supposed Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-14738859687132640062026-05-10T03:00:00.091-05:002026-05-10T16:09:31.395-05:00Thai Chicken Summer RollsThese Thai chicken summer rolls are filled with peanut saucy noodles, Thai basil, carrot, cucumber, cilantro and, of course, chicken. With more peanut sauce on the side. Our host for today’s Sunday FunDay event asked us to make summer rolls so that’s what I’ve named these guys but, honestly, at our house, we usually call these spring rolls. But I guess that gets confusing with fried spring Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-44891551949121449682026-04-29T02:00:00.081-05:002026-04-29T20:20:22.809-05:00Italian Sausage Stuffed Mini PeppersMade with just a few ingredients, these Italian sausage stuffed mini peppers are a quick, easy and delicious appetizer. They will disappear in no time flat, I promise!I was invited to a get-together a while back and was looking for inspiration in my local grocery store for something to contribute when I came across a marked down bag of mini peppers. They were a lovely mix of bright colors, Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-61570998039386099392026-04-26T03:00:00.086-05:002026-04-26T09:26:07.709-05:00Firecracker Tofu Broccolini Stir-FryThis firecracker tofu broccolini stir-fry is spicy, savory and absolutely delicious. Eat it just as is, or serve over rice or noodles. First of all, let me say that I make this dish with tofu that I have frozen and then thawed and you should do the same. As it thaws, or maybe as it’s freezing actually, the tofu releases a lot of the liquid it contains. When you open the container, you can Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-70487594101433013512026-04-19T03:00:00.050-05:002026-04-20T07:20:27.807-05:00Creamy Thyme Butter BeansSimple and classic, these creamy thyme butter beans aka lima beans are a family favorite, the perfect side dish for any meal. And they are so easy! First of all, I need to clarify what I mean by butter beans. Many in the world would call these green delights lima beans. In the southern United States or at the very least in Louisiana where I was born and many my forebears before me, they are Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-65781161567560240572026-04-15T03:00:00.118-05:002026-04-15T08:17:01.525-05:00Hazelnut Vodka If you love Frangelico but think it’s a bit too sweet, like I do, this is the drink for you! Hazelnut Vodka is perfect for sipping straight or over ice. I’ve mentioned before about the amazing cherry tree in our back garden in Paris years ago but I don’t think I’ve written about the prolific hazelnut tree out front. It was actually in our neighbor’s yard, Madame Coucou we named her because Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-62521611324975821662026-04-14T03:00:00.163-05:002026-04-15T09:45:54.199-05:00Sfincione Siciliano #BreadBakersSfincione Siciliano is a staple street food of Sicily, with a fluffy bread base topped with strong cheese and a rich onion anchovy tomato sauce, finished with breadcrumbs, more cheese and oregano. Sfincione is pronounced sfeen-CHOH-neh (IPA: /sfin'tʃoːne/) in Italian. From what I can discern, it’s like if focaccia married cheese pizza with a little nod to Ligurian pissalandrea in the sauce Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-87842852975973182432026-04-12T03:00:00.049-05:002026-04-12T10:37:21.088-05:00Sprouted Spelt Everything Bagel CrackersCrunchy, flavorful and more-ish, these sprouted spelt everything bagel crackers are a lovely snack on their own or served with a spread or dip. I usually try to bake or cook well ahead of the publish date for Sunday FunDay posts because the hosts plan the theme months in advance. This week, it didn’t happen because I misread the theme! “Make a recipe using sprouts,” the title said. Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-45142643503228154262026-04-05T03:00:00.058-05:002026-04-05T13:07:57.163-05:00Blistered Padron Pepper Salmon Cream CheeseThis Blistered Padron Pepper Salmon Cream Cheese is the perfect schmear for your bagels, a little bit spicy, a little bit fishy and a whole lot of creamy!This recipe was created when I had several blistered Padron peppers leftover after a snacky lunch and some cooked salmon leftover from dinner the night before. Making a schmear for bagels probably wouldn’t have occurred to me but I had justStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-36364797256822136402026-04-01T03:00:00.065-05:002026-04-01T17:22:49.940-05:00Ricotta Gnocchi à la Poêle Tender on the inside and golden brown on the outside, this ricotta gnocchi à la poêle is a wonderful, protein-full dish, easily dressed up to suit any palate.I’ve made gnocchi with polenta and with potatoes but the most tender kind of all is made with ricotta, which as a bonus, adds protein that the other two methods do not. If you think gnocchi must be boiled, let me introduce you to a Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-55729814909296538502026-03-29T03:00:00.073-05:002026-03-29T08:22:38.646-05:00Bacon and Egg Breakfast QuesadillasOne of my favorite easy meals, these bacon and egg breakfast quesadillas are spicy, rich and cheesy, the perfect combination in my book. Great also for lunch or dinner!Growing up in Texas, tortillas are a common kitchen staple. I almost always have some in the freezer or refrigerator, ready for quick meals. And, failing that, I have masa harina in the pantry so if I’m really hard up and not Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-13062137957359436122026-03-22T03:00:00.075-05:002026-03-22T14:33:03.858-05:00Spicy Samurai FriesSpicy Samurai Fries are crispy thin cut fries, topped with samurai sauce, spring onions and crunchy fried shallots. They are a hugely popular street food in Belgium. Samurai sauce is a spicy, creamy mixture of mayonnaise and sambal oelek and, often, ketchup. Known for its spiciness and rich flavor, it is a staple in Belgian friteries aka fry shops.According to Google, “Samurai sauce is Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-79610965800483421532026-03-18T03:00:00.153-05:002026-03-18T08:23:53.491-05:00Lamb Feta Mint PattiesThese lamb feta mint patties are fabulous on their own, in a toasted bun or stacked with grilled eggplant, lettuce and tomato for a sandwich with a twist. Half of the year we live in the Channel Islands where ground lamb is readily available. It’s still not cheap but then again neither is beef so sometimes we like a change. Depending on your source, lamb is usually very flavorful and juicy Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-10115821872563958012026-03-15T03:00:00.030-05:002026-03-15T06:13:56.823-05:00Maple Thyme Hasselback YamsSlightly sweet yet delightfully savory, these tender maple thyme hasselback yams are a wonderful (and pretty!) side dish for your holiday table.Everybody makes a big deal of Girl Scout cookie season, and rightfully so, of course. They are delicious and iconic, especially the Thin Mints. But I daresay fewer people are aware of a Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) fundraiser that takes place inStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-49583442482134668812026-03-10T03:00:00.067-05:002026-04-11T16:21:57.735-05:00Pecan Banana Bread Mini Loaves #BreadBakersThese pecan banana bread mini loaves are wonderfully tender, sweet and nutty, perfect for breakfast or snack time. Eat all four or give some away as gifts!Sometimes I like to bake precisely to give the baked goods away. It’s a great way to show friends and family that they matter to me and because I love to bake, making gifts allows me to do that without stockpiling. That said, these mini Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-39543783455647082822026-03-04T03:00:00.019-06:002026-03-17T22:55:35.683-05:00Edamame 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.com0