Mushroom Scramble

For this spur-of-the-moment, dark-hued scramble, thinly slice or dice one shallot and add this to a pat of butter melting in a skillet over medium-low heat. Let the shallot soften for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add anywhere from three to five smallish crimini mushrooms, roughly diced. If the pan is dry, add a [...]

Fun Things to Do With Pita

Here are some things you can do when you have a stack of pita (rounds): Spinach enchilada (variation): grated Colby Jack cheese, mixed with chopped fresh spinach, between pita halves; proceed as with a classic grilled cheese sandwich: start with one pita half in a hot, oiled cast iron pan, layer on the spinach and [...]

Quick Dinner: Mushroom Quesadillas

For a fast but very tasty dinner, quesadillas are a great choice. I had some whole wheat tortillas in the fridge left from the enchilada extravagance, as well as a block of Colby Jack that didn’t get used for that dish. Add to that a few excellent Shiitake mushrooms courtesy of my CSA, and you [...]

Melted Queso Fresco

To me, melted cheese, ideally slightly browned and bubbling, is one of the best things in the world. It rivals pasta as my ultimate comfort food, and there are few things I can think of, at least in the savory range, that aren’t enhanced by a layer of melted cheese. So, when I had a [...]