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Cookus Interruptus

how to cook fresh local organic whole foods despite life's interruptions
(Seattle, Washington)

Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Want people to admire your muffins? Bake or roast winter squash and combine with molasses, honey, whole wheat pastry flour, cardamom, spices, everything nice.  Take a love bite.

 

Cynthia
04:47 PM PDT
 

Which Whole Grains and Flours Need to be in Your Pantry and Why?

Keep a variety of whole grains and flours in your pantry to make meal-preparation easier.  Find out which basics to stock and why.

 

Cynthia
05:35 PM PDT
 

June's Chili con Grass-Fed Carne

Enjoy as a post-game team meal, Friday night dinner with a (locally-brewed) beer - take the chill off with this chili .  Brought to you by Cookus Interruptus.

 

Cynthia
05:19 PM PDT
 

Saffron Buttered Millet with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Using the beautiful red bell peppers that are in season right now, you can make this glamorous dish using the inexpensive, nutritious whole grain millet, Saffron Buttered Millet from Cookus Interruptus.

 

Cynthia
04:36 PM PDT
 

Sweet Glazed Walnuts

Learn how to make candied walnuts and handle a phone solicitor politely simultaneously.  These glazed nuts are perfect for:

  • snacks
  • nice appetizer served with cheese and olives
  • put on your steel cut oats
  • garnish salads
  • Christmas or hostess gifts

Get some local honey and pastured butter and make them.


Cynthia
08:41 AM PDT
 

Joaquin's Lunch Box

Find out what Jane's packing!  Four fresh fabulous lunch combos for the pail, the box, the basket or the backpack.

 

Cynthia
12:04 PM PDT
 

School Lunches: Are we Doggin' It?

Find out how to support farm to school legislation
Cynthia
07:49 AM PDT
 

Huevos Rancheros

The farmer's markets are rich with peppers, tomatoes, corn and farm fresh eggs.  Put it altogether and make brunch for a friend or two.  Huevos Rancheros.  I want some now.

 

Cynthia
10:41 AM PDT
 

Cookus Interruptus on NPR!

Holy air waves!  The internet was not enough.  Now they're on the radio. The same loveable characters, sensational family recipes and quirky interruptions are all there. Listen the next five Saturdays at 1:00 PM or Wednesdays at 2:45 PM.  It’s only 4 minutes.  Live out of the Seattle area?  No problem.  Listen on the web at KUOW presents.Call or email KUOW and let them know you love it!
 
Episode 1:
Orange Glazed Salmon Kebobs (Jane’s band gets a gig)
•         Saturday, September 5th at 1:00 PM
•         Wednesday September 9th at 2:45 PM
Episode 2:
Mediterranean Quinoa (Darrell bikes to kindergarten)
•         Saturday, September 12th at 1:00 PM
•         Wednesday September 16th at 2:45 PM
Episode 3:
Sweet Apple Walnut Kale (Cynthia and Jane get hosed)
•         Saturday, September 19th at 1:00 PM
•         Wednesday September 23th at 2:45 PM
Episode 4:
Cucumber Yogurt Topping (Jane caters to no one)
•         Saturday, September 26th at 1:00 PM
•         Wednesday September 30th at 2:45 PM
Episode 5:
Lemon Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies (Steve and Jane apply themselves)
•         Saturday, October 3rd  at 1:00 PM
•         Wednesday October 7th at 2:45 PM
 
 
Cynthia
08:33 AM PDT
 

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing

What to do with zucchini?  Keep the grill lit and make this salad full of summery local produce. View video and print recipe here.

 

Cynthia
12:45 PM PDT
 

Lime Boost

Make a refreshing drink, liven up fish tacos or recharge your athlete by keeping a jar of Lime Boost in the refrigerator.

 

Cynthia
08:29 AM PDT
 

Edamame Tofu Salad with Sesame Chile Dressing

Dazzle your family and friends with this deceptively simple platter of beautiful food.  It’s a well-balanced and beautiful meal.  Did you hear the report dissing organic?  Read Sandi’s rebuttal.  And don’t forget to enter our 2nd Annual Haiku Contest and win a free microplane zester.  Interrupt-us and you actually WIN something.  Nice.

 

Cynthia
09:05 AM PDT
 

Polenta with Asiago Cheese

Did you know that you can throw polenta on the grill, alongside some vegetables, chicken or whatever and make a swell meal? The polenta gets those grill marks and crisps up on the outside.  Nice. 

You can add any kind of cheese you like to polenta.  Throw in some fresh corn off the cob too.
I like polenta with beans, some folks like a marinara or roasted red pepper sauce or roasted red pepper on top.  Interrupt and tell us how you like your polenta!  Full of love I hope…


Cynthia
09:10 AM PDT
 

Rooibos Raspberry Soda

Keep the calories down and the flavor up by combining rooibos tea, raspberry blend fruit juice and sparkling water.  Refreshing!  This week on Cookus Interruptus.

 

Cynthia
04:31 PM PDT
 

Orange Glazed Salmon Kebobs

Perfect July menu:  salmon kebobs on rosemary skewers with yogurt garlic dip and roasted potatoes and our favorite salad.  I'm gonna make something with peaches and raspberries for dessert.

 

Cynthia
10:16 AM PDT
 

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