Pan Roasted Edamame in Shells

I saw this recipe online awhile ago, and I've been wanting to try it myself. Roasting enhances the flavor and adds smokiness to the edamame. Just a little extra touch brings it up a notch!

Browned shells

Pan Roasted Edamame in Shells

2 cups frozen edamame
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt

Wash frozen edamame under running water drain. Dry them with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt. Add edamame on dry skillet and turn the heat to med/high. Add water to the skillet and put a lid on to steam cook for about 5 minutes. reduce the heat to med. Remove the lid and continue cooking until all the moisture is gone and the shells are starting to brown. 

Roasting adds smokiness.

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March 11

Three years ago today, Japan was struck by tsunami and thousands of people have lost their lives. We pray for the people who have passed, their families and those who have been affected by the tragedy.

Today, for those who use Yahoo!Japan to search for "3.11," it will donate 10 yen to the donation fund. Click away!

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And Yard Work Begins...

Today is the first time I felt like doing anything for the yard. Not too cold outside, and no bugs or pollen flying around yet. The ground is slightly less muddy. So I pruned knockout roses and white hydrangeas, which I probably should have done long ago.

Knockout Roses before pruning

After pruning...

Kona supervises my work.

Our dog always manages to get in the pictures. 

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Green Super Soup with Coconut Milk

I had a little bit of frozen peas, kale and broccoli in the freezer. Not enough to make decent side dishes by themselves, but combining them, I can make a pretty healthful dish.

Topped with a dollop of creme freiche

Green Super Soup with Coconut Milk

1 cup frozen broccoli cuts
1/2 cup frozen kale
1/4 cup frozen sugar snap peas
Handful of parsley
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tsp basil paste
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 lime, juiced
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

I use this tubed basil a lot in my cooking. It has an intense basil flavor.

Combine peas, kale, broccoli, parsley, chicken broth and coconut milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a  sauce pan and add a bay leaf and garlic. Add cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper. Splash lime juice. Cook until fragrant.

Coconut milk and lime add a nice aroma.

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