Category: holiday cooking

Happy Monday: Memorial Day
[ 0 ] May 31, 2010 |

Happy Monday: Memorial Day

  Today is not your typical Monday. Families are reflecting on lost ones, the nation is holding a moment of silence for our lost Veterans and nostalgic events fill the conversation of the day. After all this crying and reflecting, one must refuel their energy with none other than good BBQ food. The scent of […]

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Top Five Wednesday (*FYI we know we are a day late with this one…): Happy Easter!
[ 0 ] April 1, 2010 |

Top Five Wednesday (*FYI we know we are a day late with this one…): Happy Easter!

Easter’s here! We love this time of year…the weather’s the perfect temp, the cherry blossoms come out and outdoors dining is a must. Easter Sunday is this weekend and there will be plenty of restaurants celebrating. This week’s “Top Five” are ideas for your Easter feast (*that is unless you’re cooking up a feast in […]

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Recipe: Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad
[ 0 ] January 11, 2010 |

Recipe: Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad

Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad 1 cup red quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup white quinoa (rinsed) 1 large sweet potato (diced small) 1 large red beet (diced into cubes) 1 bunch Kale- flat leaf 2 tbsp. of dried cranberries ½ cup toasted almonds Squeeze of fresh lemon Extra Virgin Olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar Freshly chopped […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: JKGF Leftovers Make the Washingtonian.Com
[ 0 ] December 7, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: JKGF Leftovers Make the Washingtonian.Com

Whew! It must have been a crazy couple of weeks for us not to share our recent mention in the Washingtonian.Com. Yup, one of our recipes made the cut and since we tell you about all our other food escapades, this is no exception. Posted on November 17, 2009, the article “After the Feast: Recipes […]

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Recipe: Mixed Greens
[ 0 ] December 2, 2009 |

Recipe: Mixed Greens

Mixed Greens2 smoked turkey wings1 large onion1 (16 oz.) Collard Greens Cut, Washed & Ready To Cook: Glory Greens1 (16 oz.) Turnip Greens Cut, Washed & Ready To Cook: Glory Greens1 (16 oz.) Mustard Cut, Washed & Ready To Cook: Glory GreensRed Pepper Flakes (to taste)Salt (to taste)In a large pot, fill half of the […]

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