The Rowdy Chowgirl
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Stir It Up! Meatless Monday: How to make spaetzle
Spaetzle is a traditional German dumpling or noodle boiled in water or broth then pan fried in butter.
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Stir It Up! Whole braised chicken in a pot
A whole braised chicken can feed a crowd or just two on a quiet winter afternoon.
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Stir It Up! Cranberry relish
Smooth or chunky, cranberry relish has won its place on the Thanksgiving table.
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Stir It Up! Tomato chutney
Spread tomato chutney on sandwiches or top slices of cheese with a dollop.
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Stir It Up! Wild plum buckle
A buckle is essentially a coffee cake you can serve for breakfast or brunch.
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Stir It Up! Meatless Monday: Heirloom tomato tartine
Eat the last of summer's tomatoes while you can.
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Stir It Up! Pickled sea beans
Pickled sea beans are delicate and crunchy and add tangy flavor to a sandwich or tossed salad.
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Stir It Up! Peach jam
Simple, sweet, and straightforward. Gifts of jars of jam make good neighbors, too.
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Stir It Up! Meatless Monday: Fennel and greens salad
The near-perfect summer salad that stays crunchy for days.
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Stir It Up! Pickled radishes
Pickled radishes add a cool crunch to summer and can be made overnight.
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Stir It Up! Caprese pasta salad
A just-right salad for lazy summer days.
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Stir It Up! Umami penne pasta
Umami paste is a quick way to boost the savory flavors of any dish.
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Stir It Up! Chard and onion panade
This panade could easily stand alone as a main course, needing nothing but a crunchy salad to complete the meal.
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Stir It Up! Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce
Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce is, simply put, the best sauce ever.
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Stir It Up! Nettles for supper? Try them as pesto.
Nettle pesto has a surprisingly savory flavor. Cooking removes their sting.
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Stir It Up! Potato bread recipe for bread machines
Bread machines require little time and effort to create a perfect, golden loaf.
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Stir It Up! Blood orange cornmeal cake
A light cake with a mild taste of cornmeal brightened by citrus flavors.
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Stir It Up! Classic paella
This version of Spanish paella combines the rich flavors of garlic, saffron, chorizo, roasted chicken legs, and shrimp.
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Stir It Up! Shiitake mushroom, tofu and bok choy soup
A soup so simple, clean-flavored, and pure.
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Stir It Up! Pasta with roasted cauliflower, kale, and sardines
This is the 'best pasta dish in the history of the world.'
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Stir It Up! Christmas popovers
Popovers make a perfect Christmas morning breakfast paired with a hot drink.
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Stir It Up! Turkey curry
Spice up any leftover turkey with this warm dish.
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Stir It Up! Thanksgiving fennel salad
A fresh, crunchy fennel salad will balance all of the rich foods on the Thanksgiving table.
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Stir It Up! Gingered pear pandowdy
Pandowdy is sliced fruit baked with sugar and spices, in a deep dish or skillet, with a thick, crumbly top crust.
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Stir It Up! Thai fresh rolls
Thai fresh rolls should have a good crunch.
