I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle

November 30, 2011 · Narrative

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Food friends and family will …

… not blink an eye when you drive 30 minutes to go to a better farmer’s market than the one that’s five minutes away.

… understand the sudden need for polka-dot print plates and mismatched but pretty china.

… not be surprised when they open your refrigerator and notice it’s full.

… think that an afternoon of going from food place to food place all over town sounds just about perfect.

… not think it’s crazy that dinner might include six sides and eight desserts.  And that might be a rough count, and an underexaggeration.

… partake in a spirited discussion on the best place to get hot dogs in the state.

But food folks?  Some of my most favoritest people on the planet.

When Joanne, a confirmed food folkster, walked in early Saturday afternoon, she didn’t blink an eye while I enlisted her help put her to work.  Fellow food bloggers and I had planned an after Thanksgiving, accidentally vegetarian, feast of pure deliciousness.  Concentrating solely on appetizers, sides, and dessert.  Which we all know are the best parts of the meal.  I had, like, five recipes to make.  As of 2 pm, I had started exactly zero of them.

So Joanne’s help was sorely needed.
Jooane Hard at Work

Luckily I had the recipes printed, groceries shopped for, and kitchen counters cleared.  I mean, a girl’s got to be at least a LITLLE prepared, n’est pa?

I am a semi-late adopter to sweet potatoes.  I had my first one (that I recall anyway) a few months before my wedding day.  My old trainer gave it to me.  Roasted.  Plain.  But Lordy, packed full of awesome deliciousness.

Of course, I later found out how much better they taste with brown sugar.  Or butter.  Or cinnamon.  Or all three.

I am certain Trainer Mike wouldn’t approve.

So this recipe for Sweet Potato Souffle?  Totally not my trainer’s recipe.  And definitely not trainer-approved.  Far from it.

But folks, it was Thanksgiving.  Or apres Thanksgiving.  And it was balanced out by other dishes of Brussels sprouts.  And broccoli.  And cauliflower.  And spinach.  And baked chicken.  Other food groups were represented in a major way.  I will firmly stick to my mantra of “all things in moderation.”

Just don’t go eating the whole dish yourself, and I think we’ll be ok.  Remember what they taught you in preschool … sharing is caring.

And, I mean, really … with a recipe that includes a streusel-like topping of coconut, sugar, nuts, and butter, did you really think it wouldn’t be a winner?

Make it for yourself.  Or someone you love.  And it doesn’t have to be for Thanksgiving.  You can even make it now.  Super simple, and even without Joanne’s help, you’ll have it in the oven, and your mouth, in no time flat.

Sweet Potato Souffle

Sweet Potato Souffle
Recipe courtesy of www.howdoesshe.com

Filling:

3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted, slightly cooled (use salted butter in this recipe)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Topping:

1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup flour

Bake sweet potatoes in a 425 oven for 60 minutes. Cool enough to handle. Peel and mash. Mix together all the filling ingredients. Pour into a greased 8 x 11 casserole dish. (Can use any 2 quart dish but baking times may vary.) Mix together the topping ingredients and spread/sprinkle on top. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    This sounds very similar to the sweet potato casserole we had! SOOO good. I’m funny about sweet potatoes. Obviously, the casserole form is good; and I love some roasted sweet potatoes. But baked sweet potatoes? Ugh! For some reason, I can’t handle it…wish I could but just. can’t. do. it.

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  2. Joanne says

    December 1, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I am seriously still dreaming about this dish. And I love nothing more than cooking and baking, so you know I was more than happy to help!

    Ummm also…ALL the groceries? Are we forgetting a certain sugar run? :P

    Reply
    • Cate O'Malley says

      December 1, 2011 at 8:06 am

      Picky, picky, picky…

      Reply
  3. Patsy says

    December 1, 2011 at 11:32 am

    loved those sweet potatoes! had no idea there was cocounut in the topping though!

    Reply
  4. Hee103 says

    December 2, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    It looks so yummy!!
    I will try it sometime soon :)

    I came from the Etsy team “Bloggers and Readers”

    Reply

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