As I mentioned in this post, I am taking a little break from blogging during the month of December and part of January. Big things are happening at The Turquoise Table, and I need some time to focus on a few projects going on behind the scenes. During my “sabbatical”, I will be posting some of my favorite previously posted Christmas recipes and fun traditions. I’ll see you back here in January, but for now enjoy these fun Christmas ...
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
"Get down from that tree! We don't have time for a trip to the ER today!" I holler my no-time-for-contingencies mantra a dozen times a week. Maybe more. Of course I don't mind the Littles climbing the magnolia tree—it's truly the best climbing tree around. It's when they scurry past the two-story roof line on days with no margin for the unexpected that I cringe. This week, it's me with the ain't-nobody-got-time-for-that dilemma. I ...
Caramelized Winter Squash with Lemon-Rosemary Topping
Doesn't this recipe sound ridiculously delicious? The first hint of fall has me reading cookbooks and scouring magazines for new concoctions to whip up in the kitchen. I found this gem in a favorite cookbook called How to Pick A Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table. I've never posted a recipe I haven't tried before, but reading this one just makes my mouth water. I know it'll be a hit. We are big fans of squash—here a few ...
Summer Squash Frittata
My friend Lulu is one of the best cooks this side of, well, heaven. She's got a knack for all things food related and can turn simple ingredients into masterpieces. More than the food she serves, though, her kitchen embodies the meaning of home. We've spent countless hours, with Littles spanning all ages, at barstools pulled up to her center island sipping hot chocolate, testing out-of-this-world recipes, decorating gingerbread houses, ...
Southern Green Beans & Potatoes with Bacon
I've been somewhat of a slacker in the kitchen lately. Piddling here and there, creating small bites, but lacking in the full meal department. Husband notices these things. It's summer, I justify in my mind. I donwannacook. Ever feel that way? Lucky for me, and triple lucky for Husband our CSA basket arrived yesterday with the most gorgeous burst of colorful produce straight from Tecolote Farm. Purple potatoes, crispy green beans, ...
Roasted Beets
Every Monday, during the most splendid season, a bounty of farm fresh goodies neatly packed in an old wooden basket awaits on my neighbor's covered front porch. I walk under the scent of the blooming magnolias, past the turquoise table, and cross the street to fetch my CSA basket. I've lost track of how many years I've been a member of Tecolote Farm, Texas' longest running CSA. CSA stands for Community Sustained Agriculture. Read more ...
Healthy Summer Coleslaw
I'm totally crushing on this summer coleslaw concoction. It's full of fresh herbs and so versatile you can toss it on just about anything for a healthy dose of garden crunch. I haven't even found the need to add a dressing to the mix, a squeeze of lime does the trick just fine. Mix up a batch of healthy summer coleslaw and see how many delicious ways you can use it during the week. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use this herb ...
Caprese Kabobs {and Pinocchio Pie}
Susie and I met last week to hatch a plan for our summer Sunday suppers. We scratched our heads trying to come up with a simple way to keep sharing our weekly meals with you during the crazy, but lazy days of summer. When we cross checked our calendars, we realized we are only in town a few overlapping days this summer. Our biggest desire is to keep our suppers authentic. We've said from day one we are all about keeping it real with our ...
Grilled Romaine Salad
Summer is finally here! We are a week into our summer vacay and enjoying the slower pace. For the Littles summer means no school, sleeping in, late night movies, camp, and loads of chillaxin. My daily routine relaxes, too, and I love how our suppers shift to lighter fare enjoyed al fresco. We eat most of our evening meals by the pool. Until it gets so hot Husband complains, "I'm shvitzing, we can't eat outside tonight." But it's June ...
Kohlrabi and Lentil Soup
Each week in our CSA basket a funky looking veggie appears. The first year of our farm deliveries, I marveled at the mystery vegetable, scratched my head quizzically, and banished the purple—or sometimes green—bulb to the crisper in the dreaded 'other fridge'. The fridge intended for well-planned overflow, but in reality a landing spot where unused condiments like the pickles purchased last year for a 4th of July picnic linger until ...