Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake with Blueberry Sage Fool

Fresh sage turns a rustic and lovely cornmeal cake into an earthy luxury. This sage scented cake complements the Potlicker Blueberry Sage Jam that I used in a classic fool.  A fool is a simple and old fashioned dessert that could stand on its own but is a great accompaniment to other desserts.  It is, …

Winter Grain Salad

Grain salad is a perennial favorite of mine (see further proof here & here). Tweeked for winters’ offerings, this grain salad features nutty wild rice harvested in Canada, locally grown spinach, and my own butternut squash. When blended together, rustic grains and veggies make a nutrient packed satisfying dish that is hearty, not heavy.  I …

Braised Mushrooms

Braised mushrooms create a rustic sauce for hearty ricotta gnocchi. This earthy plate is rich, comforting and best served with a glass of bold wine. What makes this dish truly special is the combination of mushrooms prepared in different manners. The minced bits will melt down creating a thick base while the sliced mushrooms (especially …