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Frittata (Because My Omelettes Are Ugly)

Written on July 22, 2011 by Alisa.

Some people have omelette-making skills. I don’t. So if I want to make something with eggs that looks even remotely presentable, I go with the frittata. The beauty of a frittata is that you can add almost anything to it, from veggies to meats. I personally prefer onions, ham and parmesan, so those are the […] Read More

Homemade Granola

Written on July 15, 2011 by Alisa.

There are plenty of prepackaged granolas out there, but I like mine the best. It’s based on Alton Brown’s recipe, but I’ve played with the ingredients a bit and have ended up with a creation that’s uniquely mine. I use two kinds of almonds because I like the difference in texture between the slivers and […] Read More

Lemony Pasta with Spring Vegetables

Written on June 24, 2011 by Alisa.

Lemon Pasta Primavera This is a variation on a Cook’s Illustrated recipe for spaghetti al limone, a great recipe in its own right. I’ve modified it to add spring vegetables, using whatever I had on hand, to create a makeshift primavera. The heavy cream makes the recipe sound daunting and heavy, but 1/4 cup spread […] Read More

Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops

Written on June 10, 2011 by Alisa.

This is a wonderful recipe from Alton Brown of Food Network. I love Alton because he taught me how to cook. I’m reprinting the recipe here because it’s too good to pass up; I’d refer you to the original recipe on Food Network, but I don’t seem to have the kind of readers who do […] Read More

Braised Mexican Pork

Written on June 3, 2011 by Alisa.

Personally, I think that the pickled onions make the dish, but there’s also something to be said for a meal that can be made the day before and reheated. It’s even better reheated, because the citrus and garlic flavors intensify and have plenty of time to meld. Serve with tortillas or spoon over rice. Because […] Read More

Try Something New: Masoor Pulao

Written on May 23, 2011 by Alisa.

I had already been planning to make tandoori chicken for dinner, so when I was given Yogini’s recipe and several key ingredients for masoor pulao (or lentil pulao) at my belated Mother’s Day brunch, it seemed like a sign. I had to make it immediately. The original calls for 1-2 green chiles, thinly sliced. I’ve […] Read More

Try Something New: Tuscan-Style Beans

Written on May 9, 2011 by Alisa.

A couple of weeks ago, my local Raley’s supermarket had small white beans on sale for $0.89/lb. I bought five pounds figuring that they’re a pretty versatile bean and I could surely come up with something creative. (Right?) First I made the baked beans that I posted last week, but with four more pounds of […] Read More

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

Try Something New: Wing-It Red Beans and Rice

Written on February 28, 2011 by Alisa.

I read Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food again, and I wanted to try more recipes with dried beans (an ingredient that I often struggle with), whole grains and minimal meat. I read several recipes for red beans and rice, but none of them felt right. Plus, I couldn’t get a ham hock to save […] Read More

Emergency Ziti

Written on February 18, 2011 by Alisa.

Imagine if you will: through the In a Pinch program from the mothers’ club, you’ve agreed to deliver a meal to a new mom. Now, hypothetically speaking, imagine that you’ve completely forgotten that today is the day that you’ve arranged to deliver the aforementioned meal. Complicating factors? You’re due to deliver the meal in an […] Read More

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