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Try Something New: Baked Beans

Written on May 2, 2011 by Alisa.

You’ll probably end up seeing a lot about beans in this “Try Something New” column. For years, beans managed to elude me, leaving me with giant pots filled with tough pellets or overcooked mush. But now that I actually know a little something about cooking, it’s my goal to figure out how to make all […] Read More

What’s in Season? May

Written on May 1, 2011 by Alisa.

Spring is here! Spring is here! The strawberry vendors are offering samples, the cherries are flowing freely and the tomatoes look beautiful. It’s a wonderful time at the market. Vegetables Artichokes Asian greens Asparagus Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Cucumber Kale Leeks Lettuce Mushrooms Onions Peas Peppers Potatoes Spinach Tomatoes Fruits Apricots Cherries Cantaloupe Nectarines Peaches Plums […] Read More

Couscous with Curried Apples

Written on April 29, 2011 by Alisa.

This one sounds a bit strange, and I’ll admit that I had my own doubts before embarking on it, but the finished product turned out surprisingly well. The fruits add a nice sweetness to the couscous and a controlled amount of curry adds more depth than outright flavor. My husband, who stared at me strangely […] Read More

Try Something New: Sunchokes

Written on April 25, 2011 by Alisa.

When I started this “Try Something New” effort, many people suggested foods for me to try. Sunchokes — also known as Jerusalem artichokes — were recommended by Jim of Muddy Dog Coffee. I had to admit that I was skeptical. These are weird looking little things, looking like the love child of a ginger root […] Read More

Easy “Cuban” Chicken

Written on April 22, 2011 by Alisa.

Bistec de Pollo I am a huge fan of Cuban cuisine. I’ve been making recipes from Three Guys From Miami since their cookbook was nothing more than a random collection of recipes online; I highly recommend investing in both Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban and Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban. For those who haven’t eaten Cuban […] Read More

Try Something New: The Freezer Project

Written on April 18, 2011 by Alisa.

I first wrote about The Freezer Project at the end of March. Since then, I’ve made a conscientious effort to really think about what goes into the freezer, and how it can help me make meals down the line. The first effort was with chicken stock. After roasting two chickens for dinner, I made chicken […] Read More

Homemade Matzo

Written on April 15, 2011 by Alisa.

I’m not Jewish and I don’t celebrate Passover, yet I love matzo, clearly just an extension of my ongoing bread and carbohydrate addiction. Last year, I made homemade matzo for the first time. It’s ridiculously easy. While it doesn’t result in the flat, crispy cracker that you expect from Manischewitz, it does result in a […] Read More

Try Something New: Acorn Squash

Written on April 11, 2011 by Alisa.

As a kid, I never ate squash. My mother relied heavily on bags of frozen vegetables, and fresh squash just wasn’t on the menu. Imagine the surprise of my adult self when I discovered that I actually liked it. Acorn squash is plentiful, cheap and tasty. There are two primary cooking methods: baking and microwaving. […] Read More

Carrot Cake

Written on April 8, 2011 by Alisa.

This recipe was my mom’s. I’ve always marveled at how good it is, particularly considering that she wasn’t exactly what you would consider to be a good cook. We never had sweets at our house, so the carrot cake was reserved for holidays and church bake sales. Its rarity made it all the more precious. […] Read More

Try Something New: Roasted Cauliflower

Written on April 4, 2011 by Alisa.

I like cauliflower… as long as it’s raw. Try as I might, I’ve just never been a fan of it when it’s cooked. Of course, it recently dawned on me that my objection to it might just be the fact that I’d always been served cauliflower that was overcooked. It was time to find out […] Read More

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