Recipes
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This wonderful dessert uses the fruits of the season and is easy to double for a large gathering. Orange juice brightens the flavor and the color of the fruit. The ...
Lemon & Fresh Herb Roasted Chicken
From Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books, 2008). Using the whole chicken is more economical than buying parts and creates less waste. This simple recipe produces a ...
Seared Asian Salmon “Scallops” with Cucumber and Radish
Yield: 4 servings This delicate fish dish uses the traditional Asian flavors of soy, ginger and toasted sesame oil for a mildly-flavored and easy to make entree. A raw salad ...
Satay Chicken Skewers with Thai Almond Dipping Sauce
Makes 12-14 skewers These favorite Thai appetizers are a hit for parties, potlucks or weekend snacks. Their mildly-spiced, sweet flavors make them a winner for kids too! If you want ...
Lentil Sausage Soup with Spinach
Yield: 6 servings I served this soup at a Super Bowl party and scored a touchdown! It’s a warming soup with hints of cumin and coriander; perfect for all seasons. ...
Celery Root and Wild Mushroom Soup
Serves 4 Full-bodied and full of flavor, wild mushrooms enrich the earthy taste of celery root in this pureed winter bisque. Makes an excellent side for meat, tempeh or ...
Luscious Beet Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
This recipe was inspired by Jeff Basom and his friend Tara. I love it because it uses the whole beet, greens and all. Adds beautiful color and a bounty of ...
Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
www.CookusInterruptus.com Reprinted from Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books, 2008) Baked sugar pie pumpkin or buttercup squash are delicious in this recipe. These muffins make excellent snacks ...
Chili con Carne
June’s Chili Con Carne Original recipe by C. Lair 2009. www.CookusInterruptus.com This is an adaption of my mom’s recipe coupled with instructions from The Joy of Cooking. When it starts ...
Pot Roast
www.CookusInterruptus.com My daughter will drop anything she is doing to rush over to her good friend Emi’s house for some of her mom’s pot roast. Gay’s two radiant daughters reflect ...
French Lentils with Sage Butter
www.CookusInterruptus.com This is a gorgeous vegetarian dish - tasty, impressive, satisfying. Also makes a beautiful side dish. Enjoy! 3 cups cooked French lentils 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons finely chopped ...
Orange Glazed Salmon Kabobs with Yogurt Garlic Dip
www.CookusInterruptus.com Instead of salmon chunks, you can try chicken breast, beef, tempeh or tofu. Directions are for broiling but these are yummy grilled too. For fun use rosemary stems instead ...