Category Archives: entree

Potato Crusted Halibut with Spring Vegetables

Posted on May 2, 2017 by debspots

It would be easy to argue that the morel is one of the most prized treasures a forager can find. So imagine my surprise and utter delight when I walked out my front door the other day and discovered dozens … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, entertaining, entree, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, party, Uncategorized, vegetable | Tagged asparagus, fiddleheads, foraging, halibut, morels, spring, vegetables | 2 Comments

Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

Posted on April 21, 2017 by debspots

I fell in love on Wednesday. Twice. Sitting opposite a lovely new friend at lunch, I felt a tiny presence at the left side of my chair. I looked down into a radiant smile from the toddler who had ventured … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, gluten free, healthy, lunch, main, main course, roasted, supper, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged feta, mushrooms, portobellos, spinach | 1 Comment

Spring Gomasio Veggie Tofu Pan Roast

Posted on March 21, 2017 by debspots

The light changes dramatically here in Warwick in the very early spring. Right around the time we change the clocks, the angle of sun makes everything glow with the promise of long, soft days and warmer nights. This year, … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment, dinner, entree, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, roasted, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, gomashio, gomasio, japanese, low carb, one pan supper, pan roast, topping, vegan, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Quichetatta

Posted on September 6, 2016 by debspots

We start out together, but after about 1/4 mile, I signal him to take the lead. He is a foot taller than me, and has an easy, lopey stride that will allow him to finish the five mile race in … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, breakfast, brunch, eggs, entertaining, entree, family, kid friendly, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged brunch, eggs, make ahead, party, recipe, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Butterless Butter Chicken

Posted on July 21, 2016 by debspots

Butter chicken was Brian’s idea in the first place. I’d never even heard of it. When he was a sophomore at GWU, he described a new Indian dish he’d tried at one of his favorite takeout places. At the time, … Continue reading →

Posted in braise, chicken, dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, family, gluten free, low carb, main, main course, main courses, main dish, one pot meals, poultry, simple recipes, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged gluten free, low carb, make ahead | 1 Comment

Poke Bowl: The Hawaii Post

Posted on July 9, 2016 by debspots

I am such a homebody, my mother thinks I’m agoraphobic! My idea of a perfect day is to go for a long run in the woods, come home and dunk in the pool, putter in the kitchen and studio, go … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, dinner, easy, entree, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, party, picnic, salad, simple recipes, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, bowl, bowls, hawaii, kauai, lunch, no cook, paleo, raw, raw tuna, recipe, sashimi, sushi, tuna | 8 Comments

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Posted on June 30, 2016 by debspots

What does the final week of June mean to you? For most of us, it’s a celebration of the true beginning of summer, school is out, the days are warm and long, the fawns are capering with the bunnies, … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, chicken, dinner, entree, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, paleo, party, picnic, poultry, snack, snacks, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged dolma, dolmades, foraging, grape leaves, stuffed grape leaves | 2 Comments

Falentil

Posted on May 14, 2016 by debspots

Do you like felafel? Do you have a favorite veggie “burger” or “meatball?” Over the years, I’ve experimented with many variations on mudpies made with vegetables. I am, after all, a potter, and we like nothing better than a good … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, main courses, main dish, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged burger, felafel, gluten free, healty, lentil, lunch, make ahead, recipe, sandwich, sweet potato, travel, vegan, vegetarian, veggie burger | 3 Comments

Roasting Pan Supper

Posted on April 29, 2016 by debspots

I attribute a great deal of meaning and follow a number of rituals related to the behavior of birds. And I’m afraid I’ve passed this somewhat psychotic, but arguably charming affectation to my daughter. Here are some examples: ~A certain … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, family, gluten free, main, main course, main courses, main dish, one pot meals, paleo, party, poultry, roasted, simple recipes, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, weeknight | Tagged chicken, easy, gluten free, make ahead, paleo, recipe, reheat, sausage, stew | 6 Comments

Chicken Fricassee with Meatballs

Posted on February 25, 2016 by debspots

“I think we need to call it ‘Frickin’ Chickassee’,” said my daughter. Meg and I were texting after a long phone confab in which we discussed, among many other things, this blog post. With regard to Frickin’ Chickassee (I think … Continue reading →