Grilled Romaine and Roasted Cauliflower with Miso Butter Dressing

One of our favorite things to keep in the fridge is miso. Miso is a Japanese paste produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and a culture called ‘koji’ (KOH-gee).

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, Sides, GrilledStaci JanikOctober 16, 2022miso, cauliflower, romaine hearts, parsley, paprika, peanuts, turmeric, ras el hanout, lemon, butterComment

Oven Roasted Sausage and Peppers over Polenta

We made this for Lee to have some kind of hot dog situation going on while watching the last play-off game of the baseball season this year.

Dinner, Meat, RoastedStaci JanikOctober 23, 2020parsley, sausage, peppers, onion, garlic, roasted, polenta, parmesan cheese, butterComment

Chicken over Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

This one is dedicated to my mom and all the salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Roasted Plum Chicken with Saffron Jeweled Rice

The farmer’s market here has a large variety of stone fruits right now and Lee found Sweet Italian plums, a European type of prune plum.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikSeptember 29, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

The aromatic base is onion, garlic, celery, and carrot with the roasted cauliflower added for flavor and texture. To keep it light, I’ve skipped the heavy cream, and the lemon juice is the final touch, adding brightness and balance.

Lunch, Dinner, Fall, Vegetarian, Roasted, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 20, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, carrot, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflowerComment

Kimchi Fried Rice

The best kimchi rice I’ve ever had was a fixture on the menu at a beloved Japanese restaurant in Atlanta that has since closed. It consisted of sliced pork belly, kimchi fried rice, and the most perfect sunny-side-up egg.

Meat, Bowl, Lunch, Fried RiceStaci JanikAugust 6, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, fried rice, kimchi, salt pork, green onions, carrot, turmeric, sesame seeds, butter, peasComment

Spaghetti in White Wine, Butter Sauce with Clams

A perfect late summer dish full of both butter and garlic but you won’t leave the table feeling heavy.

Seafood, Pasta, Summer, DinnerStaci JanikAugust 1, 2020pasta, butter, spaghettiComment