Reckless Tarragon

A blog for food lovers

Pumpkin Lentil Curry With Coconut Milk, Spinach and Tomatoes

Asian, Grains, Indian, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

    I love all kinds of curry: Indian, Thai, Pacific Island, Caribbean. Just give me a bib and a spoon. I knew I wanted to make a curry using pumpkin. It is autumn, after all. And I wanted lentils, coconut milk and spinach. It had to use the Indian curry trio of ginger, garlic and turmeric. … View Post

Seared Ginger Carrots with Thyme and Shallots

Easy, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

    This picture illustrates why I love rainbow carrots. They’re stunning. And this package didn’t contain white, dark orange or red varieties. (and yes, I look at a number of bags to find the one with the best variety. I am that annoying shopper who examines produce carefully before any goes in my cart.) Carrots … View Post

Caramelized Peanut Butter and Banana Upside-Down Chocolate Cake

Baked goods, Cake, Dessert, Easy, Recipes

This cake might have made Elvis swivel his hips, what with the peanut butter and banana. It’s one of many recipes I want to try from Peanut Butter Comfort by Averie Sunshine. When I saw the author’s suggested option of using a cake mix, I went with it. I replaced 1/3 cup of the water called for in the … View Post

Greek Barley with Dates, Walnuts and Spice with Greek Yogurt

Breakfast, Dairy, Easy, Grains, nuts, Recipes, Snacks

    I’ve been trying to find healthy breakfasts to have on hand because I have a tendency to just grab a bagel thin with peanut butter on it. Or, if I am running out the door, a power bar that doesn’t stick with me. Great Bowls of Food by Robin Asbell is going to help. This … View Post