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Garlicky Green Beans
Why does something so wrong feel so right? I’m talking about eating garlic here, ya’ll. It’s something we all enjoy. That tangy punch of flavor is just so good when it hits your tongue. But it is also the worst stench to have lingering on your breath. That’s not going to stop me, though. I put it in almost everything I cook. It livens these dishes right on up! Take these simple green beans. Well, they were simple until garlic happened to them. Fresh green beans + a whole lotta garlic = tasty vegetables. Who can object? No one. You have to use fresh green beans for this to turn out right.…
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Roasted Golden Beets
There I was minding my business, picking up produce. That’s when I spotted them. Golden Beets. I smiled. I hadn’t seen them here before. At least I don’t remember seeing them. Surely, I would have made a move if I had. I mean, Golden Beets just sounds like something I need to be eating.
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When in doubt, roast it out
When I saw this little eggplant at the farmers market, I couldn’t resist. I get so excited when I see something different. It’s inspiring to discover new things in there, then to go home and figure out what to do with them. Usually, I Google said item then get to work. But, uh, these eggplant weren’t really any different than a regular eggplant, they were just a smaller variety. And with that the excitement waned. I thought about eggplant parmesan or some Indian-inspired preparation. Those thoughts made me tired. So I resorted to a tried and true technique. Roasting! I cranked the oven up to 425 degrees, sliced these eggplant…
