Shocking! The Beauty of Blanching
I had two holiday parties this week. One I did most of the feeding for, the other was a potluck. The potluck invite said to “bring something to pass.” Hmmm. In pro-partying vernacular, “passed”...
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Smoky Grits
Smokin! I recently rediscovered smoked paprika, and it was like running into an old flame on New Year’s Eve: “Oh, right! You are the one.” An older recipe of mine I was using not long ago called for...
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Touch Down Twisties
Watch this! A culinary trend that’s popular at the moment is snappy 30 second cooking videos appearing on social media. They often feature irresistible party food with slightly miraculous presentation....
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Shroomies St. Jacques
How is this even possible? A vivid memory from cooking school was the first time we made Coquilles St. Jacques (classic buttery seared scallops) served over delicate angel hair pasta. Oh my stars and...
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Secret Peanut Sauce
SECRET SAUCE With BBQ season upon us, and plenty of outdoor soirees planned this weekend, I thought it was time to share a secret with you. I have a few scars from burns and cuts, but the greater...
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Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip
The best part of making almond milk may well be playing with the pulp that’s leftover. For my first time playing with it I went for something easy, and decided to convert an old recipe of mine for a...
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Cashew Cheese
You know you’ve been away long enough when you’re happy to go home. After eating my way through New York and the North of England, I am delighted to be cooking in my own kitchen again — my domain! My...
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Roasted Corn and Mango Salsa
SAUCY! It’s hard not to say “saucy” without some affectation, especially since the second definition for it is, “bold and lively,” and includes the synonyms: jaunty, rakish, sporty, and raffish. I...
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Caramelized Onion and Tomato Jam
Waste not… I was double gifted with tomatoes this week, and had also brought some home from the farmers market. It was a recipe for waste, if I wasn’t wise about the sudden windfall. It also served as...
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Zucchini Terrini
The Zucchini Dilemma! Did you find a basket of foot-long zucchini on your front porch recently? While “National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day” is officially celebrated on August 8,...
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