Posts Tagged ‘ Recipe ’
Creamy Tangy Cole Slaw
I’d been looking for a lightly creamy cole slaw that doesn’t weigh down the benefits of raw cabbage with an ocean of fat and calories. Unable to find one online, I whipped up my own. I try very hard to avoid processed foods — things with ingredients not found in nature. Mayo pretty much violates […] Read More
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Balsamic Fig Sauce
It’s fig season in California! Fresh figs are amazing, especially when topped with a dollop of goat cheese and roasted at 450 for 5 minutes until the cheese just starts to turn golden. Dried figs aren’t designed for the same straight-up sweetness, but they make a nice addition to sauces. Ingredients Light olive oil 4 […] Read More
In a Pickle
If there’s one food-related love that I share with my grandmother, it’s pickles. There was never a Sunday dinner without some form of pickle on the table. Betty and I would debate the merits of the pickle du jour — too much dill, not enough garlic — while everyone else ignored them entirely. Wandering through […] Read More
How to Cook: Roasting a Whole Chicken
How to Roast a Chicken Roasting a whole chicken seems like a complicated process reserved for special occasions. Here’s the secret: it’s really easy. Another secret: I always make two at a time and store the leftover meat for later use in salads, sandwiches, enchiladas or whatever else might come to mind. This recipe makes […] Read More
How to Cook: Wheat Berries
I have to admit that, like most people, I’m new to wheat berries, but I’d been looking for new side dishes that used more whole grains. You can’t get much more whole than wheat berries. They are whole wheat, the whole grain that companies grind into everyday, recognizable flour. They have a great texture. I’ve […] Read More
How to Cook: Quinoa
How to Cook Quinoa The fact that you’re reading this post means that you’ve heard about quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), the miracle grain. I say that with some amount of sarcasm, but it really is good stuff. It’s high in protein and fiber, ranks low (35) on the glycemic index, and is vegan-friendly and gluten free. […] Read More
How to Cook: Simple Pasta Sauce
Easy Butter and Tomato Sauce If I had to guess, I’d say that I probably haven’t bought pasta sauce in a jar since before we moved away from the east coast in 1999. I’ve found the answer to a perfect, simple sauce that can be made in the time it takes to boil water and […] Read More
How to Cook: Steak
How to Cook a Steak Have you ever been really excited to cook a steak, only to end up with tough, leathery meat? We’ve all been there. Here’s how to avoid it. Searing meat at a high temperature creates a fabulous, flavorful crust. It can also make the meat tough and dry. Cooking the meat […] Read More
Two-Tone Potato Salad
This is a variation on the two-tone potato salad featured in Steven Raichlen’s The Barbecue Bible. If you don’t have a copy of this cookbook, you and your grill are missing out. This recipe is a little bit tangier than his, heavier on the dijon and vinegar. Serves 6. Ingredients Potatoes and Dressing 2 large baking […] Read More
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