Salty Peas

Blood Orange Chicken Grilled marinaded blood orange and rosemary...

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:55:00 -0400

Blood Orange Chicken

Grilled marinaded blood orange and rosemary chicken, chive tri-colored couscous topped with strawberry rhubarb maple sauce.

thesoupspooncafe: Dinner feature: Seared Sesame Encrusted Ahi...

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:41:54 -0400

thesoupspooncafe:

Dinner feature: Seared Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna finished with wasabi, soy sauce and ginger glaze topped with Michigan ramps and morels!

Oh my … I already had dinner :-(

Poached Egg with Nettle Sauce Broke my self-imposed veagan-ish...

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:19:50 -0400

Poached Egg with Nettle Sauce

Broke my self-imposed veagan-ish diet (allowed shrimp during weekend) with this break-fast … Poached egg, crispy potatoes, asparagus, all topped with garden fresh nettle-chive sauce.

Working the garden with a Yuengling Lager :-)

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:27:24 -0400

Working the garden with a Yuengling Lager :-)

Shrimp Paella Rarely do I prepare anything but a full paella...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Shrimp Paella

Rarely do I prepare anything but a full paella with chicken, chorizo, shrimp and clams, but currently restricting my intake of meats save for fish and shellfish, I was pleased how well this turned out.

Probably best called Saffron Rice with Shrimp, broth from shrimp shells was used, browned the rice with leeks, sweet bell peppers and tomatoes then finished with saffron infused sherry. A few minutes before done added the shrimp and capers. Serving revealed the beautiful crispy crunchy bottom, classically known as the “socarrat”.

Salmon with Chive Sauce Taking fresh chives from the garden,...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:08:15 -0400

Salmon with Chive Sauce

Taking fresh chives from the garden, cabbage and peppers from the frig, my meals slowly turn to spring.

Pan seared sweet & sour cabbage beds oat encrusted salmon sauced with fresh chives, olive oil, and alder smoked sea salt.

typicalmichiganders: Grand Rapids: Before and after.Photos by...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:20:03 -0400

typicalmichiganders:

Grand Rapids: Before and after.
Photos by Dave Guthrie

Garden Remnants Planning for this year’s garden came...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:20:00 -0400

Garden Remnants

Planning for this year’s garden came across a few faves of last season. Purple and green beans, purple tomatillo, and a hot pepper!

in-my-mouth: French Beef Stew with Red Wine YUM!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:10:00 -0400

in-my-mouth:

French Beef Stew with Red Wine

YUM!

Bok Choy and Tempeh Pan seared baby bok choy finished with...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:52:33 -0400

Bok Choy and Tempeh

Pan seared baby bok choy finished with Delicata Squash Seed Oil. Tempeh braised with mushrooms, sweet red pepper, and porcini broth. All sprinkled with Ghost Pepper salt.

Tempeh with Veggies and Wilted Greens Open face sammie of crispy...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:01:53 -0400

Tempeh with Veggies and Wilted Greens

Open face sammie of crispy tempeh, sauteed carrots, onions, peppers, and broccoli “slaw” over Dakota bread with a slather of veganaise with sriracha and eggplant puree, with wilted greens.

thesoupspooncafe: Duck with Yuzu Seared duck breast with sweet...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:57:19 -0400

thesoupspooncafe:

Duck with Yuzu

Seared duck breast with sweet yuzu glaze, asparagus, bok choy, and red rice.

Yum!

thesoupspooncafe: It National Grilled Cheese Day! Sharp...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:33:43 -0400

thesoupspooncafe:

It National Grilled Cheese Day!

Sharp cheddar, gruyere, and provolone cheeses … yum!

I’m vegan for another three weeks … this looks sooo good!

Sweet Saffron Rice with Spicy Curried Pears Dinner, saffron...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:31:35 -0400

Sweet Saffron Rice with Spicy Curried Pears

Dinner, saffron sweet curry rice with almonds and cardamon, Swiss chard glazed in Blood orange and balsamic, topped with spicy curried pears. All quite tasty. Good vegan fair for a Sunday meal :)

Oatmeal Cranberries soaked in Cointreau, slivered candied...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:23:11 -0400

Oatmeal

Cranberries soaked in Cointreau, slivered candied ginger over thick-cut oatmeal. Wonderful textures, and flavors that burst across the tongue. A favorite breakfast.

Lunch - pan fried tempeh sandwich with mushrooms, and peppers...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:06:27 -0400

Lunch - pan fried tempeh sandwich with mushrooms, and peppers glazed in soy sauce, dressed with a slather of sriracha-veganaise, and a sprinkle of toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Mushroom Soup Shiitake, King Oyster, and Brown Beech mushrooms...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:25:15 -0400

Mushroom Soup

Shiitake, King Oyster, and Brown Beech mushrooms with leeks, tomato, miso and broad noodles. On tasting, I found it lacking, not wanting to add more salt I added a little herbed vinegar. The vinegar added amazing depth to flavors already there!

Vegan SundayInto the first week of our eight week vegan...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:57:49 -0400

Vegan Sunday
Into the first week of our eight week vegan “fast” …

The Sunday meal …
Sweet Saffron Rice with almonds and raisins seasoned with cardamon, cinnamon and cloves (pic); Braised Cauliflower and Tomato in a spicy blend of curry spices; Stir-fried peppers, tofu, and a trio of mushrooms.

!thesoupspooncafe: Naan Feature The picture almost says it all...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:32:31 -0400

!thesoupspooncafe:

Naan Feature

The picture almost says it all … seared shrimp, with garlic, feta, mushrooms, and tomato.

Oh, my … only if I wasn’t vegan for the next two months!

elizabeth-antoinette: Dinner: spinach salad, almond crusted...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:15:07 -0400

elizabeth-antoinette:

Dinner: spinach salad, almond crusted tempeh steaks and garlic bread.

I usually pan sear tempeh, I need to try this preparation.