C – This dish defeats the whole purpose of eating healthy vegetable noodles. The vegetable noodles are deep fried. It’s good. It’s really pretty. It doesn’t defeat the purpose of spiralizing vegetables. It’s just not that healthy. For those craving crispy ramen with stir fry (if you never had it, … Continue reading
C – Was it the tool or the chef? I don’t know. I wasn’t happy. I love using new tools, but when they don’t work they will be in the corner collecting dust or, worse, returned. Honestly, I buy tools for convenience or for doing something cool/useful. If it doesn’t … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Spaghetti squash was a total surprise when I first had it. A solid squash that becomes noodles when cooked. Not obvious … but super tasty. Substitute for regular noodles in a wide range of dishes. Christina made this one, originally, to help her transition from … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of those “noodle” dishes you would never imagine … except for Christina’s inquiring mind. What a treat! Not only is it a riff on one of my favorite brunch dishes, but it adds my favorite vegetable. Can’t go wrong. Really delicious. C … Continue reading
C – I love getting new tools. Jim calls them my toys. Sometimes, I really think they are more like toys than useful tools that I will use all the time in the kitchen. I bought this new spiralizer tool. It really looks like a toy. I honestly didn’t think … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – When we first did this dish, none of us knew how to make it. Christina even wished for an empanada specialist to consult on technique. Now, we look back and remember how easy they were to make. Funny. They are so delicious. The first batch … Continue reading
J – If you are a fan of fava beans … fresh garbanzo beans are a close cousin, but without nearly as much work. If you don’t know either one, you are in for a treat. This is a fast dish with classic, bold flavors. Essentially, by the time the … Continue reading
C – Kohlrabi is my new favorite vegetable. I was really scared, yet curious, what a kohlrabi was when I discovered them at the farmers market. I was scared because when I asked the vendor selling it, he didn’t know what to do with them either. I did see a … Continue reading
C – Have you ever used black radish? It isn’t really my favorite radish. They look cool. I love the black peel. But, it can be a tough thing to eat. The first time I bought black radishes the peel was really tough. I ended up peeling the outside. It … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I really love this crust. I have substituted this pie crust in all of my pies. Even this turkey recipe. I actually thinks it’s easier to use. I don’t have to worry about dealing with over working the gluten in the dough. I can re-roll … Continue reading