I'm Baaaaack

I've been out of commission for a couple of weeks. First it was the holidays and then Sam got super sick with a wretched case of strep throat and all focus was on making him healthy and feeling better. So we ate lots of Jello, frozen yogurt, popsicles, and mac and cheese. But I think I'm ready to come back and cook!

This Friday we'll be receiving a box of organic fruits and veggies delivered right to our door. From there I'll determine what to make for the following week. It's exciting. Can't wait to see what we get!

But this week, till then I'm really only interested in cooking vegetarian or fish. I reintroduced myself to a cookbook I've had for a long time called Global Vegetarian. I'm going to make a vegetarian version of the Brazilian black bean and rice dish called Feijoada. To keep it healthy, brown rice will be used and of course, no meat. I'll let you know how it goes! I'll serve it with a salad of radishes, celery heart, avocado, and fennel with a citrus vinaigrette. I bought a really nice mandolin for only $60 and I can't wait to use it!

After that I'm going to make Dutch Split Pea and Barley stew. But Sam requested I make the Feijoada first. I'll make it Wednesday and let you all know how it goes!