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Try Something New: Another Shot at Fennel
I wouldn’t have guessed from my last post about fennel, but it turns out that I like it just fine, as long as it’s raw. I saw several online references to fennel and celery as two flavors that worked well together, including this recipe from Mark Bittman. I’m not a huge fan of either, so combining […] Read More
Black Bean Salsa
A longtime summer favorite, I recently realized that my Black Bean Salad also makes a really good salsa, and just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Again, as with most of my recipes, if we’re not right in the heart of tomato season I won’t use fresh. Canned tomatoes are picked in-season and offer better flavor during […] Read More
Try Something New: Papaya
It was the prevalence and cheapness of papayas in Hawaii, combined with a reading of In Defense of Food, that got me thinking about trying new produce. Sure, I’ve eaten my share of papaya over the years, but I couldn’t ever recall having purchased or prepared one. It’s a fruit, so it didn’t require any […] Read More
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Best Slow Cooker Pot Roast With all apologies to Cook’s Country magazine, I got this idea while thumbing through an old issue in a waiting room several months ago, and only remembered it now because the dreary weather has demanded slow cooker comfort food. I think that the Cook’s recipe was for stew, but the philosophy is […] Read More
Try Something New: Fennel
As I read through one of my new cookbooks, I realized that while I’ve eaten fennel, I’ve never actually purchased or cooked it. In fact, without the recipes, I wouldn’t have had any idea how to prepare it in the first place. As it turns out, it’s surprisingly simple, and was a decent accompaniment to […] Read More
Bechamel and Lasagna
Last week, I gave you the recipe for my All-Day Bolognese Sauce. By adding some bechamel sauce and cheese to that yummy sauce, you can make the best lasagna ever. Oh sure, I’m biased, but I much prefer the results from this creamy sauce than a soggy ricotta and egg mixture. Personal preference. Bechamel Sauce […] Read More
Try Something New: Suggestions
I’m on a quest to eat more whole foods this year, particularly more produce. There’s a lot of stuff out there that I’ve eaten at others’ homes, or at restaurants, but have never actually purchased or prepared myself. It’s time to break out of my rut and test the waters with one new item each […] Read More
All-Day Bolognese
There are few recipes that violate my general rule of being able to prepare them in less than an hour on a weeknight. This is one of them, and it is worth every moment that you spend on it. I make a ton at once so that I have plenty of leftovers. It also forms […] Read More
What’s in Season? January
Happy new year! As you awake from your post-revelry stupor, those resolutions loom large. Here’s what you can expect to see at the farmer’s market this month (you did resolve to eat healthier, didn’t you?) Vegetables Beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbages Carrots Cauliflower Chard Kale Leeks Mushrooms Potatoes Fruits Apples Grapefruit Kiwi Lemons Oranges Tangelos […] Read More
Hearty Veggie Soup
The holidays are coming to a close. You’ve eaten more than you can possibly imagine, and the last thing you want to do is cook. This is the perfect meal. Simmer all day, eat all weekend. This recipe came about when I used the random ingredients in my pantry and fridge to come up with […] Read More
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