The older I get the more I am becoming a savory person, especially when it comes to side dishes during the holidays. More often than not, I would rather fill my plate with the tasty sides than the protein that is the star of the meal. This recipe for creamed kale is no exception. I …
We eat a lot of salad. I hardly ever share the recipes over here, as I usually am tossing together ingredients, splashing on some olive oil along with fresh citrus or vinegar and then serving it. Some of these salads are mind blowing such as this one that was created last winter using a bunch …
Week one of detox did not go off as planned. We had unplanned dinners that popped up, and did not want refuse. As well, it was a busy week, training a new employee. Needless to say our eating habits could have been healthier. This recipe for Creamy Non-Dairy Broccoli Kale Soup is exactly the right …
As far as we know the Portuguese do not make tacos. At our home it is definite, we do make Portuguese inspired taco. This recipe is for Portuguese Style Chicken Tacos, and they are really good. What makes them Portuguese? Twisting around one of Lenny’s favorite roasted chicken recipes. Typically, his mom roasts a chicken …
I have fallen back in love with an old flame, and that old flame is Bon Appetit magazine. A few years ago, I fell out of love … hard! I am a visual person and something changed abruptly. The images were different, the recipes did not excite and the overall feel left me lifeless. Then …
This week at The Back Burner we will be sharing Christmas main courses. If, we were hosting at our home this year, I would make this gorgeous (and delicious) stuffed pork loin roast. It is stuffed with a mixture of fresh herbs, dinosaur kale and panko bread crumbs. Then it is slowly roasted while being …
Who said that pesto has to be made only with basil. Kick it up a nosh or two with this delicious Kale Pistachio Pesto. This recipe will take your boring pasta to the next level, and it will make a chicken sing when simply baked. We finally upgraded our camera. Not because we …
White beans are simmered with onions, carrots and thyme to make this simple but filling soup. Add a salad, a loaf of fresh bread and you have an easy and healthy dinner.