Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 23rd, 2010

Cheesy Potato Pie

Okay, stop what you are doing right now and go to the grocery store to make, by far and away, the best potato pie I have ever eaten.  This even beats the other Potato Pie recipe I have in my recipe section.  I think the apple gives it just the right amount of flavor.  OOh OOh all the flavors together….I take a bite, close my eyes and go to a place that is taste heaven.  Even if you choose to buy your...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 3rd, 2010

Turnip Supreme

Makes 8 servings 2 cups water 2 cubes vegetable bouillon 6 cups of peeled and cubed turnips ½ cup of finely chopped onion 4 clove of minced garlic 1 cup of sharp white cheddar cheese grated 3 tbs sour cream Salt and pepper to taste chopped chives or parsley for on top Directions Put water and bouillon in a pot and boil until it is dissolved over high heat (about 1 min).   Put turnips, onion, garlic in the pot and...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 3rd, 2010

An Ode to the Turnip

I am doing my best to cook in season.  Apparently from what I have read, eating in season is more important than we realize.  I recently wrote a blog post about all the benefits of eating locally here. I have been looking through the various charts for what is in season in B.C. right now and what I am finding is a bunch of vegetables that you rarely hear about anymore.  Here is a list: Veggies:  Beans (dried),...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 1st, 2010

Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon

Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil or butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shredded red cabbage or green cabbage or both! 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 3 to 4 slices cooked bacon, diced 1/2 cup chicken broth salt, to taste Preparation: In a large saucepan or Dutch...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Nov 23rd, 2009

Leeks, the unsung vegetable heros..

I was first introduced to the leek in Belgium where it is a standard vegetable side dish.  The Belgians that I had the pleasure of dining with, traditionally made them with  ham and cheese.  It was so tasty that I have not forgotten it. Leeks have long been treasured in Europe and the Mediterranean. Americans have just recently jumped on the leek bandwagon.  Soups may be the most popular use of leeks, but new...