Springtime Chicken and Purple Carrot Stew
Hello April! The snow has finally disappeared from the roadside and sidewalks. It’s glorious. And here’s a little recipe that celebrates the flavor of spring, because man oh man. It’s
Author: steve
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Dinner Lunch Vegetarian
Dilled Asparagus, Leek and Parmesan Tart
I had a friend over for dinner the other night, and I had the joy of turning her onto puff pastry. It was like Christmas morning when we were kids.
CategoriesAppetizer Condiments/Spices Dinner Sauces Vegetarian
Fried Pickles with Horseradish Habanero Dipping Sauce
A few years ago a group of us had a “fried dinner” party at a friend’s house. Fried chicken, fried okra and fried pickles were served, along with copious amounts
CategoriesSide Dishes Vegetarian
Wine Braised Fennel
What’s your current food obsession? Baking? Frying? Grilling? For me it’s braising vegetables. But don’t the word“vegetables” lead you to think this is a healthy dish, because it’s not. It’s
Cabin Fever Flautas and Homemade Toothpicks
Hoo boy. As much as I hate super hot weather in summer (a lot) and can generally tolerate cold weather, this winter is getting a little ridiculous. Seriously ridiculous. From
CategoriesDinner
3 A.M. Pasta
We have a nine-year old, eighteen-pound cat who loves me to the point of embarrassment. Where I am, is where Max wants to be. On the couch, in bed, in
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Dinner Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Spicy Swiss Cheese and Green Olive Crackers
Hello, Superbowl Sunday! Although the closest I get to following a team is re-watching Friday Night Lights, the day does lend itself to festive party food – if only because
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Dessert
Clementine and Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze
Our wedding anniversary earlier this week was as low key as it could possibly get. Jedd came home and napped, and then we watched The Middle and Nashville. But in
Sweet Pepper and Fennel Chicken with White Wine Sauce
I love meals like this. To me, they’re “mic drop” dinners. As in, “Womp, there it is!” (mic drop) It’s so simple to make, that you can start it a
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Dinner Lunch Vegetarian
Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Crostini
You’ve had it happen. I’ve had it happen. At some point before dinnertime, you realize that you have no idea what to make. And you kind of don’t care whether
CategoriesDinner Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Cranberries
Hello November. How’s it going? You’re looking a little gray and drab. But, you still have amazing produce and I’m not about to turn down all you have to offer.
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Dinner Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Fall Greens and Cauliflower Gratin
There are some recipe ideas that get into your head and linger there like a constant daydream. For me it was the idea of putting greens and cauliflower together in
CategoriesDrinks
Have You Ever Thought About How Good Bloody Marys Are For You?
They’re a staple at brunch and perfect on a lazy Sunday afternoon while watching movies. There is much more to the humble Bloody Mary, though. Even though they contain vodka
CategoriesChinese
Making your own Chinese hot chili paste (La jiao jiang)
The name literally translates as ‘hot pepper paste’. You can buy it at most grocery stores or specialty markets, but it’s so easy there’s really no reason not to make it yourself. I made this batch the other day so I could add it to some spicy Lanzhou cilantro noodle soup I’ve been craving for a long time.
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CategoriesCondiments/Spices
Oven drying hot peppers to make your own chili flakes
We have all seen the ubiquitous little shakers of red chili pepper flakes in pizza places. But I like to make my own dried chilis because they are cheaper –