Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite dipping sauces in the Spring. It’s sweet, savory, creamy and extremely addicting. We love using it with grilled vegetables and meats. There are lots of ingredients in the recipe. But, it’s extremely easy to make. C – Jim was … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is truly a magical sauce. Easy. Cheap. Fast. Lasts for months in the fridge. Livens up most all proteins, grilled, roasted or pan-seared. Incredible on ice cream! Wouldn’t use it on tacos. But, hey, nothing’s perfect … mostly. J – The richest flavors often … 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 – You can do so much with beets. Roast them, shred them and eat them raw, boil them. One of our favorite ways of eating them is smoking them. Smoke them while you are smoking meat. The beets pick up some of the meat flavor and … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J– This week is about those vegetables! You know, the ones you should know about, but never tried. We’ve been there. So, here we go again. The results are delicious. First up, leeks. Luke had a wonderful recipe. C – I am so glad braising week didn’t … Continue reading
C – Just when I thought I was getting good at making pies … these hand pies ruined it. Maybe it was being over confident. Or, the pressure of the lights, camera and moving too fast for my own good. These hand pies weren’t perfect. I nearly threw all of … Continue reading
C – I have been trying to reduce the amount of sugar in my baked goods. It’s been pretty successful. It’s amazing looking at a lot of recipes and reading how much sugar they ask for. I usually try cutting the sugar. I always note if the recipe needs more … 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