I preserved lemons to make this tagine recipe from Mourad's book, "New Morocco." Mourad describes this as,"an ultra classic Moroccan chicken dish- and a great starter recipe for test driving your new tagine." I thought it was a great way to introduce my
Brie with carmelized onion, pistachios, and cranberries
We really enjoy our Brie here at Clay Coyote. You may remember this recipe from our entertaining event last November. After my first bite, a frenzy started. I couldn't help myself... The caramelized onions and cranberries are a sweet balance to the soft
Thinking outside the “box” with a cazuela
I think I may have been a cook in a logging camp in a former life. I make a meal, and the leftovers usually last into the next week. I only cook for 2, not a team of hungry lumberjacks. This tendency keeps me from making dishes like lasagna and breakfast
Morel Mushroom, Garlic Wine, and Chicken Thigh Tagine
After months of pouring over cook books, experimenting with unfamiliar ingredients, and multiple visits to various ethnic grocers, I was ready to create my own tagine recipe. I wanted the recipe in include as many locally found ingredients as
What is your culinary muse?
What inspires you in the kitchen? I am influenced by a myriad of factors. Seasonal and local ingredients play a huge role in what I cook. My tagine has also become a source of inspiration. I have found guidance and inspiration from food blogs and cookbook
Moo Joos for me and my beer can chicken baker…
This summer I had the opportunity to take a tour of the Brau Brothers Brewery in Lucan, Minnesota. While sampling their collection of crafted beers, an inspiration for a Christmas gift came to mind. Why not pair a 6 pack of a locally crafted beer with a
The Food of Morocco has arrived!!!
We have all been anticipating the arrival of Paula's new book, The Food of Morocco. When it arrived, I thumbed through the 500+ pages over a course of a few days. The photographs are stunning and the recipes, oh the recipes! I chose the Butternut Squash
The end of the harvest season… Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
It always amazes me what a difference 1 week in Minnesota can make! Last week, I was overheating in my light 3/4 sleeve shirt and jeans. While this week, my 3 layers, scarf, and head band were not enough to keep me warm. We continued to plant the garlic,
Walla Walla Onion Pilaf
"I appreciate "nice" days so much more, and never take them for granted." Is this a lie I tell myself to get through the not-so-nice extreme Minnesota days? We broke records in July for the highest heat index ever! 130 degrees recorded on July 19th, along
