tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37381497828979935622024-03-13T14:39:36.123-07:00OnTheMove-In the GalleyCooking afloat and ashore - it's always fun and often exciting in my galley.SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.comBlogger501125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-28030969877456984922019-04-09T14:52:00.000-07:002019-04-09T14:52:01.386-07:00Spring in My Kitchen, Galley, and Elsewhere
We've bounced around a bit this Spring, but not too energetically. Sunshine and warming weather prompted more relaxation than busy activity; things like slower strolls through the neighborhood and more time spent birdwatching and blossoms opening rather than ambitious baking or recipe exploration. Ahhhh, Spring!
Friend Jean's Campbell River garden is especially stunning in Spring, a SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-81231911846761161722018-08-12T18:41:00.000-07:002018-08-12T18:41:13.196-07:00Apple Buttermilk Scones
Sigh! my photos are traveling, lost somewhere in the blogosphere, so here's a placeholder; a post with a not-so-wonderful scone from Tim Hortons. Updates to come whenever I track down those pesky traveling photos.
It's HOT outside, the air conditioner has been going full blast... and I'm baking scones?! What's up with that? Typically we don't love scones, often finding them too dry and crumblySeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-56521347797851771792018-05-16T17:58:00.002-07:002019-04-09T14:53:48.708-07:00Crustless Swiss Quiche with Bacon & Spinach
"A quiche is basically a frittata poured into a pastry shell." ... or not. Today we enjoyed a crustless version so, by definition, did that make it a frittata instead of a quiche? I don't know, don't really care, since the quiche pan held a deliciously loaded custardy something we both enjoyed. Filled with bacon, swiss cheese, spinach and green onions, it was a well-received taste SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-13536849965656852552018-05-09T09:46:00.003-07:002018-05-12T18:37:35.403-07:00Zucchini Lemon Muffins with Ginger & Nuts
Zucchini is in season somewhere this month, so why wait for summer to stock up on new zucchini recipes. It's barely time to set out plants so, yes, I know I know, I'm rushing our local season by several months. The payoff will come later when facing an overabundance of zucchini, I'll be ready.
During the past several weeks I've been playing with stuffed zucchini recipes, changing SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-55209247576586752762018-04-15T18:42:00.003-07:002018-04-15T18:44:26.001-07:00Flakey Scallion Pancakes
I continue my quest for a terrific Green Onion Pancake recipe, a favorite menu item at Chinese restaurants but one that still eludes me at home. I've tried recipe after recipe, but continually miss the mark of the ideal crunchy yet flakey Scallion Pancake. It shouldn't be all that difficult; it's just a pancake, right? Flour and water, plus oil and chopped green onions. Hah! SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-16779730361532237802018-03-20T13:06:00.001-07:002018-03-20T13:06:22.046-07:00Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread with Walnuts
This is not your old school, sweet and soft-textured raisin bread. As a kid I loved an occasional raisin bread treat, a toasted thin slice swirled with barely a hint of sweet cinnamon and raisins. That loaf was fluffy, a close cousin to Wonder bread in taste and texture, and rare enough in our household to be a special treat. This sourdough version isn't even remotely relately to that SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-66377857054541374672018-03-15T16:06:00.000-07:002018-03-16T12:11:13.688-07:00Pressure Cooker Pork Chili Verde
My pressure cooker is seriously underutilized, a handy, timesaving device that stores out of sight and evidently out of mind. It proved its usefulness again recently when I wanted a quick, tasty bowl of chili in under an hour, not several hours from now. Too many of my chili recipes call for browning the meat, then cooking slowly for 2 to 3 hours on the stovetop (or 6 to 8 hours in a slow SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-66271588091779060532018-03-11T00:30:00.000-08:002018-03-11T15:11:56.692-07:00Thai-Style Chicken Soup
Chicken soup comforts both body and soul. So it is no surprise that many cultures around the world have their own version; unique with the varying preparations, ingredients and seasonings to account for the world of difference. In my kitchen you'll often find one of these chicken soup recipes simmering away on the stove:
Avgolemono - Greek Lemon Soup
Green Posole with Chicken
SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-48910655242345841922018-03-07T00:30:00.000-08:002018-03-10T11:25:29.888-08:00Lemon Ginger Shrimp in Parchment Paper
US wild jumbo shrimp frolicked in my dreams last night. Oh yes, not only in costume but performing silly dances and unbelievable acrobatic feats. Better than a nightmare, this exhibition just might have been inspired by a package of Gulf shrimp that should have been last night's dinner. But the cook was lazy, reheated some spicy soup, and went to bed quite early. Hmmm, maybe I should blame SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-47675166628211790132018-03-03T00:30:00.000-08:002018-03-03T00:30:32.297-08:00Lemon Ginger Cookies
...think snickerdoodles, with an attitude.
Continuing on this week with some lemon and gingery things, these cookies were delicious, exceeding all expectations. Slightly chewy golden brown edges... light puffy centers... and a subtle tangyness of lemon and ginger that almost made my tongue tingle. Mmmm, yes! The first dozen disappeared quickly as my favorite taste tester helped me SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-22301576307631896072018-03-01T17:50:00.002-08:002018-03-01T17:50:19.061-08:00Some Lemon and Gingery Things
What's New In My Feb/Mar 2018 Kitchen
Lemon Drops, a classic hard candy, are reputed to offer some health benefits by stimulating the salivary glands to combat dry mouth, and in minimizing nausea. Medicinal? perhaps, but in February these sugar coated, puckery lemon-flavored candies were an overly tempting snack. I had to order a second bag quickly.
It's routine to find SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-9450486516004318592018-02-11T13:26:00.002-08:002018-02-11T14:10:33.405-08:00Apple Pie with a Pecan Cinnamon Crust
Messy but tasty, a bit like life
What's your favorite apple dessert? RL loves Crispy Apple Crisp while I'm more a fan of Apple Crostata. Admittedly we're both fond of all manner of apple dishes, but currently this one-crust Apple Pie with a generous topping of streusel ranks high on our list of favorite treats.
Some would call this a Dutch Apple Pie, others might argue SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-37809842831691027002018-02-07T14:47:00.000-08:002018-02-07T14:47:02.211-08:00In My Kitchen - Jan/Feb 2018
French Apple Pie: a little messy but tasty, a bit like life.
It's February... already. Hilary arrived with a hand-decorated heart plate piled high with a stack of healthy and delicious cookies, a reminder that yet another holiday arrives next week. We ate the cookies during her visit, before I even thought to grab a photo.
Valentine's Day is just one week away - now how did that SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-36734842082402851822018-01-28T16:06:00.001-08:002018-01-28T17:39:54.998-08:00Walnut Bread
This savory, slightly rich walnut bread has become a multitasking favorite in my galley. It is uncomplicated to make, holds well for days on the counter (for months in the freezer), and tastes downright delicious. What's not to like?! While it might resemble a hearty rye bread, the recipe calls for any standard all-purpose flour. I used King Arthur unbleached AP flour, but attritute the SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-65365712656972284832018-01-15T02:00:00.000-08:002018-01-15T02:00:23.440-08:00Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Green Olives & Capers
Chicken thighs, massaged with a Moroccan medley of spices, browned in a splash of oil and nestled in a pool of broth for stovetop braising yield a flavorful, succulent entree. Top the dish with a tangy lemony sauce and shazam! this becomes another weeknight favorite. It won't win top honors for beauty, but with some creative plating it might appear at a company dinner or two in the futureSeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-17583413289345702922018-01-12T16:43:00.000-08:002018-01-12T16:43:12.063-08:00Chicken Lasagna with Greens, Mushrooms & Walnuts
Have you heard? lasagna is the next big food trend. Really?! No, I didn't make that up. I read that startling information online this week as Taste predicted 2018 will be "The Year of Lasagna." Well, for once I am on trend with my recent pan of a creamy white chicken lasagna served with a dollop of red sauce on the side. Mmmmm, I can't help but smile in contentment while SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-11870975246127075292017-12-10T22:17:00.000-08:002017-12-10T22:17:00.966-08:00Minestrone, a Hearty Winter Warm Up
2017 Minestrone
My hunt for a seriously good minestrone recipe continues, both in casual dining restaurants and in my own kitchen at home. Some days inspiration comes from colorful Pinterest photos or intriguing cookbook recipes, or more often develops as a random, freeform exploration featuring seasonal produce in the fridge. This week's version, an adaptation of Ina Garten's Hearty SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-15015467210584676692017-12-03T22:00:00.003-08:002017-12-03T22:00:32.118-08:00Brownie Crackle Cookies
What could possibly be better than an ooey, gooey, fudgey, still-warm, double chocolate brownie? Mmmmm, not much since this chocolate lover finds brownies nearly irresistible, BUT a whole brownie can be too much of a good thing. Finishing a brownie calls for commitment. Ta da! Brownie Crackle Cookies to the rescue, for those moments when just one bite will suffice. Not as densely SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-52315728078065023502017-11-27T18:50:00.000-08:002017-11-28T08:42:44.646-08:00Chipotle Cheddar Puffs
Is there any better comfort food combination than a cup of tomato soup plus a toasted cheese sandwich? Maybe yes, maybe no, but here's a variation that took top honors recently - Roasted Tomato/Red Pepper Soup with Chipotle Cheddar Puffs. Yes indeed, spicy gougeres win out over toasted cheese sammies any day.
While these little bites make amazing stand-alone treats, they outperform as SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-63063315017671948312017-11-17T01:00:00.000-08:002017-11-17T01:00:08.576-08:00Beef Enchiladas Verde with Peppers, Corn & Beans
Powered devices rudely announced that our power went out at 4:41 a.m. After that annoying chorus of beeps, clicks, chirps and alarms woke us up, we wandered through the house to address their status with taps and resets. Then we tried to ignore the rattling screens and gusting winds and fall back asleep. Hah! good luck with that. Power was restored about four hours later, but SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-281105364741580262017-11-14T10:00:00.000-08:002017-11-15T12:20:39.045-08:00Stovetop Apples with a Crunchy Topping
Too many apples? No way, that's not happening in this galley. I slice a lot apples for snacks, add them to salads, and bake scores of applicious breads and desserts. But... there hasn't been much baking happening this month since the galley oven died. While I'm searching for a suitable replacement this quick, skillet-on-the-stovetop version of apple crisp took care of recent dessert SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-56846299236548191562017-11-10T17:38:00.000-08:002017-11-11T10:49:55.815-08:00October/November In My Kitchen and Galley
...plus a few lunches out and about.
Yes, it's Hatch Chile Time once again. This 5-pound box arrived long after we finished the previous shipment. The heavenly aroma of roasting chiles briefly perfumed the entire house, and that's almost reason enough to roast them. A handful of fresh chiles went into the fridge for immediate use, but the bulk of this batch went into the freezer SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-29952742841575448382017-10-19T21:51:00.002-07:002017-10-19T21:51:27.164-07:00Speedy Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup
Brrrrrr, early this morning the view through the window was wet, gray and totally uninspiring so I made the obvious decision to stay snugly tucked under the covers and read. Hours rolled by as The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt transported me into other lives, other worlds. No book review here; I'm still processing my many mixed responses to this lengthy Pulitzer Prize winning novel. But shortly SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-41792261892992865892017-10-05T15:20:00.002-07:002017-10-06T12:07:08.225-07:00Summer 2017 IMK Notes
In and Out of My Kitchen...
Summer 2017 has been memorable for Seattle's record-breaking stretch of hot, dry weather; an incredible number of horrific wildfires that torched forest lands in western US and Canada; throat-irritating smoke and ash from those same fires that filled the air for weeks, transforming both sun and moon into brilliant red/orange orbs; and the fleeting thrill of a rareSeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738149782897993562.post-59023507101254934272017-09-25T19:03:00.007-07:002017-09-25T19:23:48.306-07:00Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Chickpeas & Herbs
Niece Slone arrived at the boat weighted down with Portland Chef Joshua McFadden's amazing new cookbook, Six Seasons: a new way with vegetables. This treasure presents nearly 400 pages of interesting commentary and appealing recipes for vegetables raw and vegetables cooked; a chapter of go-to recipes for tasty sauces and accompaniments to enhance fresh vegetables; a scattering of SeattleDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02885122380991510212noreply@blogger.com2