NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
Crepes are so easy to make. Really. Once you get the hang of it, its just like making pancakes. Nope, I'm not crazy (I know that's what you're thinking) just completely in love with crepes. Crepes are fun food. They make dinner a little … [Read more...]
I wish my house could smell like fresh-baked oatmeal raisin cookies all the time. The sweet smells of cinnamon and brown sugar remind me of my childhood, when I'd come home from school and my Mom had made her famous oatmeal cherry … [Read more...]
I have a chalkboard hanging in my kitchen that says "Menu". Most of the time it displays Suzie Q's artistic expressions and maybe a quote or two. I hung it in the kitchen with the intention of posting our weekly menu, but most of the time I … [Read more...]
I suppose you're wondering what in the world is Summer Lasagna? Well, it's lasagna I make in the summer. :) Naw! Just kidding. Summer lasagna is my answer to lasagna all year-long. Just like soup, I like to eat lasagna in all … [Read more...]
I think I should have titled this post, Me and the Ranger... Kitchen calamities! It's been quite the evening here at the Bennett Camp. I had the brilliant idea of preparing a fun and delicious dinner of quick grilled spice rubbed flank steak … [Read more...]
Grillin and chillin, that's the way the Bennett Crew does summer. We love our grill, I guess I should say Ranger Craig loves our grill. He's the grill master around here and I'm ever so happy to relinquish that task. Suzie Q often … [Read more...]
I just might have a thousand recipes for pork (exaggerating a wee bit), but for some reason I'm completely bored with all of them. I think it's time to get a little fancy with this week's pork. And by fancy I don't mean lots of work, … [Read more...]
I have a freezer full of cube steak. What do I do with cube steak? I fry it! And then I top it with a thick and rich cream gravy. Actually, that's what I like to do with my cube steak. But sometimes I use cube steak with my … [Read more...]
I love soup. I know it seems a little odd to see a soup post in June, but I really love soup. Soup is something I make all year-long. It's versatile, easily prepared and most soups can be served warm instead of piping hot. And many soups … [Read more...]
I love the reaction I get when I serve this bright green Chimichurri sauce to dinner guests. The color is brilliant green and the flavors are explosive. I know this word doesn't truly describe the flavor, but when you taste the blend … [Read more...]
Last night I needed a quick salad for dinner. Looking through the frig I realized I didn’t have any fresh romaine. But I had mounds of baby spinach, 2 lbs to be exact. Obviously I got a little excited when purchasing spinach; really, who … [Read more...]
I love my fresh organic fruits and veggies and of course I love dessert, especially chocolate dessert. Actually anything chocolate is great with me. But what I really love is a good hearty beef dish. Mmmmm (I can’t think of anything more … [Read more...]
Over the years, I’ve had a long love affair with Mexican food. I must have 50 different taco recipes floating around my kitchen. All with an abundance of fresh ingredients, fragrant aromas that fill my house and robust and spicy flavored dishes that make my family smile big toothy smiles. The Bennett Crew and I have spent countless summer evenings sitting out on the deck, dining […]
