Reckless Tarragon

A blog for food lovers

Pesto Potatoes and Green Beans

Easy, Low-fat, Recipes, Vegetables

  Ellie Krieger is a former model turned nutritionist and dietitian who made her mark with several Food Network shows and five cookbooks. She is good at combining flavors and cutting fat in ways that make sense and taste good. For  two Krieger recipes I’ve tried and loved, from  2008’s The Food You Crave, see Roasted Ratatouille Tart and Cherry … View Post

Squash, Cabbage and Smoked Almond Bowl

Chicken, Grains, Low-fat, nuts, Recipes, Seeds, Vegetables

  I am having fun reading a new cookbook, Great Bowls of Food by Robin Asbell. It focuses on healthful combinations of grains, protein and produce. There are a number of recipes I am eager to try, ranging from multigrain polenta with pesto eggs and kale to the Three Sisters bowl with kidney beans, squash and corn on … View Post

Fried Green Tomato Stack with Pimiento Cheese

Brunch, Dairy, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  Photographs can convey so many things: The inspiration we feel when an athlete gives a hand up to another who has fallen during a race. The joy and relief of children greeting a parent returning from war. The poignancy of shared grief. The pride in a loved one’s accomplishments. The humility and inspiration gained … View Post

Peach Arugula Salad with Manchego

Recipes, Salads

    For years, arugula was just that bitter stuff in Mesclun salad mix that I tolerated. But I became a fan over the summer after enjoying a peach salad at the Indianapolis restaurant Bluebeard. I knew right away that I would want to try making it at home. I used all the ingredients listed on their menu, but had … View Post

Turkey Vegetable Bolognese

Recipes

    I’ve been making the Jamie Oliver (formerly known as the Naked Chef) version of bolognese sauce for a few years. But this time I decided to try something a bit healthier. I kept the bacon – you can’t beat that smoky flavor – but dropped the ground chuck for ground turkey and beefed up the vegetable content and spices. This is … View Post