This is the green rice recipe that got away from me. It was the last thing I cooked before leaving for New York, and I intended to keep it simple. There was some arugula to use up, and a good amount of cooked brown rice. Oh, and some peas. And a nub of Gruyere. That mint isn't going to last....You see where this is headed? Anyway, I made some green rice, perfectly good, but probably not something I'd bother posting about. Then I added a couple finishing touches, and it turned this into something I was quite excited about, something I'd absolutely make again - so I thought I'd share. The…
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Start Cooking video14 May 2012 | 3:00 amRecipe: Chocolate Fudge Brownies serves 8 14 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa 1 1/4 cups of sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1/2 cup of flour 1 pinch of salt 1 cup of walnuts - chopped Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degreesLine an 8 inch by 8 inch by 2 inch pan with tin foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.Cut butter into pieces. Place the butter into a large microwave safe bowl and melt it in microwave.With a whisk, blend in unsweetened cocoa. Add sugar and mix well.In another bowl lightly beat together eggs and vanilla…
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Green Rice with Smoked Paprika
15 May 2012 | 8:19 pmThis is the green rice recipe that got away from me. It was the last thing I cooked before leaving for New York, and I intended to keep it simple. There was some arugula to use up, and a good amount of cooked brown rice. Oh, and some peas. And a nub of Gruyere. That mint isn't going to last....You see where this is headed? Anyway, I made some green rice, perfectly good, but probably not something I'd bother posting about. Then I added a couple finishing touches, and it turned this into something I was quite excited about, something I'd absolutely make again - so I thought I'd share. The… -
Parmesan Cheese Spread
9 May 2012 | 6:48 pmWoah - what a week. I'm sitting in the lobby of a hotel in New York, and quite a lot has unfolded since I last checked in. The short version is: I flew to New York for the James Beard Awards, and then (holy s**t) I won one. I'm making my way back home now, and my fingers are crossed that some of my photos from the past few days turn out. In the meantime, I'll leave you with this. It's a Parmesan spread I make now and then, one I like for a number of reasons. You grate good Parmesan whisper-thin into a pot. Then combine that with a splash of white wine and a big glug of olive oil. That's… -
Rhubarb & Rosewater Syrup
3 May 2012 | 7:38 pmThis, my friends, is how you want to use that rhubarb you've been seeing at the market lately. It's a syrup, sure, but I'd venture to guess it's a syrup unlike any you've tasted. It has a lot going on, tartness from the rhubarb, tang from fresh lime juice, a backdrop of sweetness that's anything but shy, and the wildcard finish - rosewater. The resulting syrup is strong, and lovely, and a kiss of it is just what a bowl of yogurt, or glass of soda water needs. And it really couldn't be simpler to make. Chop a few stalks of rhubarb, toss with sugar, then let it sit around until everything… -
Photos: Kinfolk Brunch / San Francisco
30 Apr 2012 | 6:11 pmI couldn't resist doing a quick post of photos I shot at the Kinfolk brunch this weekend. It was a family-style gathering at Heirloom Cafe in San Francisco, and it was just right. The sun was out, the food beautifully prepared, the company and conversation top-notch. The front door of the cafe was flung wide open and a fascinating mix of people walked through to sit down to a meal together. I left with a sense that I'd finally met a whole host of people I probably should have met years ago - people doing all sorts of interesting things, many/most of whom live walking distance from me. It was… -
Spicy Lemon Coconut Sauce
27 Apr 2012 | 10:07 pmThis sauce looks bland from here. I know. All that white. But its totally not. I've had a jar of it in the refrigerator for the past week, and it's one of those things that makes just about everything you put it on (or in) better. I go about making it in a mortar and pestle, but have done it in a food processor in the past when I'm short on time. We're talking about garlic and green chiles worked into a paste, then bulked out with lots of scallions and cilantro. Coconut milk is the base, and the creaminess is balanced out with a good amount of fresh lemon juice. Here's my list of how I've…
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Spring Pea Hummus
14 May 2012 | 3:07 pmMy mother has always taken delight at the patches of mint that thrive along the edges of her house. "It keeps away the ants!" she insists. I have no idea if this actually works, but having her advice firmly imprinted into the core of my being, I too cultivate patches of mint here and there. Which means, that right about now, mid to late spring, we have lots of it. Good for tea, good for jelly, and awesome in a agua fresca with lime and cucumbers, mint also pairs perfectly with peas. Continue reading "Spring Pea Hummus" » -
Happy Mother's Day
13 May 2012 | 1:02 pmLos Angeles, 1961 When I look at this picture of my mom and me, words fail me. So let me just wish you all a very happy Mother's Day, for our mothers, our grandmothers, and for everyone who mothers. Continue reading "Happy Mother's Day" » -
Cajun Chicken Salad
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Seared Sugar Snap Peas
8 May 2012 | 3:35 pmSugar snap peas are a garden staple in the spring. At least around here you plant them in November or December and see them poking out of the ground late February to early March, depending on how warm or cold a winter it has been. In my garden they snake their way up a loosely put together bamboo trellis and if I'm not paying attention, climb over the fence into my neighbor's yard. As soon as it really starts to get hot, usually sometime in May, the pea vines dry up, telling me it's time to plant green beans. And just so we are clear, I don't cook my garden peas. Why? Because I'm greedy. I… -
Crema di Limoncello
6 May 2012 | 1:13 pmWith the warming weather, our lemons are practically falling of the trees. Here's a lovely way to use them, homemade limoncello from guest contributor Garrett McCord. Enjoy! ~Elise Limoncello is a traditional digestif (a drink served after the meal to theoretically aid in digestion, but also an excuse for another nip) served throughout Southern Italy, particularly in the area surrounding the Gulf of Naples. It's produced by infusing a strong alcohol with the zest of plenty of lemons and then adding sugar, resulting in a sweet, floral, and citrusy spirit. It's a bright and memorable end to a…
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The Best Peach Cobbler Recipes
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Taste Test: Chips and Salsa
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FYI, Your Kitchen Is Probably Dirtier than a Toilet Seat
1 May 2012 | 2:14 pm“In most cases, it’s safer to make a salad on a toilet seat than it is to make one on a cutting board,” says Dr. Charles Gerba (a.k.a. Dr. Germ), a microbiologist and professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson.“People disinfect their toilet seats all the time, but they don’t realize that they really need to pay attention in the kitchen too.” Since 1973, he’s been studying the hidden bacteria lurking in American homes, and his findings ... -
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24 Apr 2012 | 8:12 amAnna Kendrick’s High-Stakes Baking “I’ve always loved baking—it feels like the stakes are high. Cooking isn’t precise enough for me; I’m a little OCD, and I like the way baking makes my brain feel. I take on projects that are more hands-on, like crème brûlée, although I burned myself pretty badly the first time I used a blowtorch. My biggest baking disaster was profiteroles. I couldn’t get the pastry to puff up without fa...
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amRecipe: Chocolate Fudge Brownies serves 8 14 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa 1 1/4 cups of sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1/2 cup of flour 1 pinch of salt 1 cup of walnuts - chopped Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degreesLine an 8 inch by 8 inch by 2 inch pan with tin foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.Cut butter into pieces. Place the butter into a large microwave safe bowl and melt it in microwave.With a whisk, blend in unsweetened cocoa. Add sugar and mix well.In another bowl lightly beat together eggs and vanilla… -
Quiche With Ham And Cheese
30 Apr 2012 | 3:00 amRecipe: Quiche with ham and cheese serves 6 3/4 cup of onions - chopped2 teaspoons of butter 4 ounces of gruyere cheese 4 ounces of provolone cheese 4 ounces of deli ham 1 ready-made pie crust 1 1/3 cups of light cream 4 eggs 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard 1/3 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper Pre-heat Oven to 350 Degrees Chop onion and place in microwave dish. Add butter and cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Set Aside and let cool. Shred cheese. Chop ham into 1/4 inch bits. In a frozen pie crust, layer: 1/3 of the cheese,… -
Pork Chops
16 Apr 2012 | 3:00 amRecipe: Pork chops serves 4 1 can of cooking spray 4 one-inch thick boneless loin pork chops 1 dash of black pepper 1 dash of salt 1/2 cup of peach preserves 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of water Spray a non-stick frying pan with the cooking spray and heat over med-high heat.Sprinkle both sides of the chops with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.Sear 1 minute on each side, then reduce heat to medium.Cook 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Mustard SauceAdd the peach preserves, mustard and water to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring… -
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19 Mar 2012 | 3:00 amMaking hard boiled eggs is not as difficult as it seems. My new Tips and Techniques video series will show you just that. In this first video, I focus on the basics and begin by showing you how to boil eggs. Enjoy!
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Best Ever Asian Fish Chowder with Basil
24 Apr 2012 | 7:21 pmAsians cooks have a wonderful way with “chowder” and seafood soups. While we New Englanders may envision a heavy, cream-based dish, Asian versions usually start with a light chicken or seafood broth. This not only makes the dish light, yet nurturing, but allows the fresh flavors of the seafood to come through. This delightful Asian Fish Chowder with Fresh Basil is no different. Inspired by my love of the classic Vietnamese “pho” soup, I borrowed certain elements that make the soup so enticing (the combination of fresh herbs and tender cooked vegetables ). I also streamlined the… -
Asian Fish Chowder with Fresh Basil
24 Apr 2012 | 4:21 pm6 Servings 1½ pounds firm-fleshed fish fillets, such as cod, sea bass, halibut, or red snapper, skin removed 6 slices fresh ginger, smashed with the flat side of a knife 3 tablespoons rice wine or sake 2 large fennel bulbs, (about 1½ lbs.), stalks and root base trimmed, leaving bulb with 1/8 inch of stem 1½ teaspoons olive or canola oil 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 8 cloves) ½ cup scallions, white and green parts (about 3-4) 6 cups good quality store-bought chicken stock, preferably low-sodium ½ cup rice wine or sake ½ pound somen, angel hair, or other thin noodles 2… -
All You Need to KNow About Asian Noodles (Part II)
3 Apr 2012 | 6:19 pmWelcome to the extensive world of Asian Noodles ( Part 2)! In Part 1, we explored the main varieties of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai noodles. Here I introduce the delightful and diverse brands of Japanese noodles-including soba, udon, somen, and ramen. As I discovered on my many trips to Japan when I was researching recipes for my different books , ( especially “Asian Noodles”), the noodle dishes there are delicious, satisfying, and a meal by themselves. I especially love the nutty flavor of buckwheat soba noodles and use them in many soup, salad, and stir fried entrees. These… -
Cinnamon Beef Noodles
2 Apr 2012 | 6:49 pmThis is the dish I crave when I am feeling a cold or the flu coming on—a big bowl of noodles topped with spinach and tender pieces of beef infused with garlic, ginger, anise, and cinnamon. The flavor gets better and better every time you reheat it. 1 teaspoon safflower or corn oil Chile-Cinnamon Seasonings 6 scallions, trimmed, cut into 1 ½ inch sections, and smashed lightly with the flat side of a knife 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smash lightly with the flat side of a cleaver, and thinly sliced 4 slices fresh ginger (about the size of a quarter(, smashed lightly with the flat side of a knife… -
All About Asian Noodles (Part I)
20 Mar 2012 | 6:48 pmFor their pasta issue, the newly revived Gourmet, at Gourmet.com and on a GourmetLive App asked me to write about my favorite Asian noodles and I was thrilled! One of my favorite dishes from my student days living in Taiwan many years ago was Cinnamon Beef Noodles and it became my surefire remedy to chase away homesickness. (BTW, there is a newly updated and GREAT recipe for Cinnamon Beef Noodles in my new book, Simple Asian Meals). Later, when I wrote book Asian Noodles, I became an Asian noodle-holic and I spent about four years traveling all over Asia for my research. I spent even more…
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How To Make Slow-Roasted Chicken
7 May 2012 | 4:00 amHave I mentioned lately how much I love our Dutch oven? (Even though Le Creuset insists on calling it a French oven.) You can throw just about any big hunk of meat in there and a few hours later you’ve got an amazing dinner.The funny thing is, the more we use it the more we go in two opposite directions: More seasoning (potted chicken with tomatoes and Italian herbs), and less seasoning. And both directions are great. I’m starting to think the secret may be a well-cooked piece of meat. Who would have guessed?(Oh, and PS: It takes about five minutes hands-on time to prepare it.)… -
How To Make Polvorones de Canele (Cinnamon Cookies)
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The Difference Between Bread Flour, Cake Flour, and All-Purpose Flour
4 May 2012 | 4:00 amI used to think recipes calling for bread flour were being pretentious, like the recipes that specify Kosher salt, or fresh-ground black pepper. Then I started using Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper and realized, “Hey, you know what? Some of this stuff makes a difference.”So I read up on what makes the different flours different, and it sounded pretty important. I finally tried it when I made rye bread for St. Paddy’s Day. I was really impressed, but I hadn’t made rye before so I didn’t know just how impressed I should be.Then I made pizza dough. I was… -
How To Make Sautéed Cabbage
27 Apr 2012 | 4:00 amWhen I was making Colcannon for St. Paddy’s Day, I very nearly stopped with the sautéed cabbage. It was that good. It took me a couple of weeks to get back to it but I finally did, and it was just as good on its own as I thought it would be. Ingredients½ head cabbage ½ red onion 2 cloves garlic 2-3 tablespoons bacon fat salt and pepperDirections You can refer back to the colcannon recipe for the step-by-step photos.UPDATE: Barb suggests down in the comments finishing with a little brown sugar and some cider vinegar. -
How To Make Colcannon
22 Mar 2012 | 4:00 amIf you’re looking for authentic Irish food for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t go with corned beef and cabbage. That’s the American version of Irish food. A bit more authentic is colcannon, which is really more of an idea than a strict recipe.Short version: Cook and mash some root vegetables, sauté some cruciform vegetable (cabbage, leek, broccoli, cauliflower) and mix it all together.Long version … Ingredients3 lbs. potatoes (see below) 3 cloves fresh garlic (see below) 4 T Irish Butter 4 cups Kale or green Cabbage, shredded 4 scallions, diced fine with green tops ¼…
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New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amI’ve been eyeing this famous New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe for a very long time now. First published in the New York Times on July 9, 2008, this recipe took the internet by storm when David Leite experimented with baking cookie dough that had a chance to rest in the refrigerator for a given number of hours. Leite described that refrigeration allows for the dough and other ingredients to fully absorb the liquid, resulting in a drier dough baking to a better consistency. Leite shared that even Chocolate Chip Cookie inventor Ruth Wakefield noted in her 1953 Toll House… -
Green Chile, Bacon and Cheese Egg Bake
11 May 2012 | 3:00 amDear Loving Family of Mine, I’d really like a break from cooking on Mother’s Day this year. And I’d like to spend the day with you, if you don’t mind. I figure I work pretty hard all year long to be a good wife and mother, so here’s what I’d like my Mother’s Day to look like this year. I’d like to wake up in the morning and crawl out of bed whenever I feel like it. And I’d like a bit of pampering… all day long. First, I’d like to eat breakfast that has been prepared just for me… in my own kitchen. Something like this… -
Ginger Beer Lemonade
9 May 2012 | 3:00 amFirst of all, you should know that Ginger Beer is not really “beer.” It took me a a couple of hours of tweeting and googling to verify that. I guess I just couldn’t let go of the fact that it’s called, “Ginger Beer.” I thought for sure it must be a ginger-flavored beer! It’s actually a nonalcoholic (gluten-free) ginger ale brewed with fresh ginger, honey, pineapple, lemon, lime and spices to create a carbonated beverage. You can put your zip code in the Store Locator to see if they sell this good stuff near you. I do know that it’s… -
Monster Cookies
7 May 2012 | 3:00 amThis post should be titled, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind!” or “Hiding Cookies in Your Freezer is a Good Idea!” Or better yet, “When Cookies Are in My Freezer, I Don’t Remember They’re There!” Only I’d by lying to myself. I bake cookies and put them in little ziploc baggies and place them in the freezer for instant munching for the boys in my house. I tell myself that since they’re in the freezer, they’re totally safe. Safe from ME. Safe from my strong desire to eat something sweet at a certain time of day. That little trick… -
Enchiladas (20 Recipes to Share)
4 May 2012 | 3:00 amHooray for Enchiladas! I’ve decided to make an enchilada recipe for dinner tonight… one that I’ve made a zillion times and have never gotten a photo of- Asparagus and Chicken Enchiladas. My father used to make these enchiladas for me every time I came to visit. They are so creamy and delicious, and I’m excited to (finally) try and snap a good photo. Enchiladas aren’t the easiest of dishes to photograph. They end up looking like a sloppy mess most of the time, even though they are incredibly delicious to eat. Here are 20 fabulous enchiladas recipes…
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From Capri - Lemon Cake
8 May 2012 | 3:45 amContinuing on with my recipes inspired from our trip to Italy is this lemon cake. While we were on Capri, I had breakfast one morning that was just a simple piece of lemon cake, a fresh orange and a... A new post from The Italian Dish! Click the title to get all the delicious details! -
From Rome - Bucatini all' Amatriciana
24 Apr 2012 | 3:26 amThis is the first in a series of recipes I'm going to be doing for you that are inspired from our recent trip to Italy. This has long been an absolute favorite dish of mine to make, but... A new post from The Italian Dish! Click the title to get all the delicious details! -
Italy
11 Apr 2012 | 2:51 amPositano (all photos in this post taken with my iPhone through Camera Plus) For those of you who follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you know that I just got back from Italy. We spent a... A new post from The Italian Dish! Click the title to get all the delicious details! -
Edible Easter Egg Nests
28 Mar 2012 | 3:19 amAren't these adorable? They are the perfect little thing to put on your Easter table. And they are completely edible. Kids and adults alike will love them. I wanted to post this far... A new post from The Italian Dish! Click the title to get all the delicious details! -
The Best Short Ribs in the World
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New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amI’ve been eyeing this famous New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe for a very long time now. First published in the New York Times on July 9, 2008, this recipe took the internet by storm when David Leite experimented with baking cookie dough that had a chance to rest in the refrigerator for a given number of hours. Leite described that refrigeration allows for the dough and other ingredients to fully absorb the liquid, resulting in a drier dough baking to a better consistency. Leite shared that even Chocolate Chip Cookie inventor Ruth Wakefield noted in her 1953 Toll House… -
Green Chile, Bacon and Cheese Egg Bake
11 May 2012 | 3:00 amDear Loving Family of Mine, I’d really like a break from cooking on Mother’s Day this year. And I’d like to spend the day with you, if you don’t mind. I figure I work pretty hard all year long to be a good wife and mother, so here’s what I’d like my Mother’s Day to look like this year. I’d like to wake up in the morning and crawl out of bed whenever I feel like it. And I’d like a bit of pampering… all day long. First, I’d like to eat breakfast that has been prepared just for me… in my own kitchen. Something like this… -
Ginger Beer Lemonade
9 May 2012 | 3:00 amFirst of all, you should know that Ginger Beer is not really “beer.” It took me a a couple of hours of tweeting and googling to verify that. I guess I just couldn’t let go of the fact that it’s called, “Ginger Beer.” I thought for sure it must be a ginger-flavored beer! It’s actually a nonalcoholic (gluten-free) ginger ale brewed with fresh ginger, honey, pineapple, lemon, lime and spices to create a carbonated beverage. You can put your zip code in the Store Locator to see if they sell this good stuff near you. I do know that it’s… -
Monster Cookies
7 May 2012 | 3:00 amThis post should be titled, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind!” or “Hiding Cookies in Your Freezer is a Good Idea!” Or better yet, “When Cookies Are in My Freezer, I Don’t Remember They’re There!” Only I’d by lying to myself. I bake cookies and put them in little ziploc baggies and place them in the freezer for instant munching for the boys in my house. I tell myself that since they’re in the freezer, they’re totally safe. Safe from ME. Safe from my strong desire to eat something sweet at a certain time of day. That little trick… -
Enchiladas (20 Recipes to Share)
4 May 2012 | 3:00 amHooray for Enchiladas! I’ve decided to make an enchilada recipe for dinner tonight… one that I’ve made a zillion times and have never gotten a photo of- Asparagus and Chicken Enchiladas. My father used to make these enchiladas for me every time I came to visit. They are so creamy and delicious, and I’m excited to (finally) try and snap a good photo. Enchiladas aren’t the easiest of dishes to photograph. They end up looking like a sloppy mess most of the time, even though they are incredibly delicious to eat. Here are 20 fabulous enchiladas recipes…
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Grilled Scallops with Pancetta and Golden Raisons over baby Spinach
15 May 2012 | 9:11 amFor those who love the enticing combo of sweet 'n salty you have to try this dish. First I made a butter / marsala wine sauce with finely chopped Pancetta and golden raisins. While this is simmering, the scallops are grilled separately. When they are done, plate the dish with raw baby spinach, add scallops around the perimeter of the plate and pour a bit of the Pancetta / raisin hot sauce over the baby spinach which will ever so slightly wilt the greens. Serve with your favorite bottle of white wine or champagne. Grilled Scallops with Pancetta and Golden Raisons over baby SpinachServes… -
Shrimp Parmigiano over Fire Roasted Tomatos and Cannelini Beans
12 May 2012 | 9:11 amI've been meaning to try this recipe by Rocco Dispirito for some time and this past week I finally did it-- with a few alterations. An easy recipe that takes only 1/2 hour to prepare this dish can be made for a quick romantic meal for two--or a "quickie" as I like to say. All you need is a god bottle of white wine and you are good to go. Shrimp Parmigiano is made by simply grilling shrimp that is lightly coated with olive oil, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese and then served over a plate of cannellini beans and marinara sauce that is mixed with an olive tapenade. I made a few minor… -
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Chopped Pistachios
7 May 2012 | 9:11 amA delightful salad, sweet red beets are pair perfectly with crumbled creamy goat cheese and your favorite choice of nuts (I used pistachio but you can choose from pistachio, walnuts or pecans). The final touch is a light drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and a dash of sea salt. I went for the deconstructed look and scatter the ingredients on a serving dish. Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Chopped Pistachios Serves TwoIngredients:1 bunch beets (5-6 medium size), trimmedgoat cheese, crumbled1/8 cup chopped pistachio, walnuts or pecans Sea salt & fresh cracked epeep to… -
Six Tequila Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo
4 May 2012 | 9:11 amYerba BuenaRecipe adapted from Donna Scala of Bistro Don Giovanni in Napa CaliforniaYerba Beuna Ingredients 2 oz Partida Reposado8 to 10 Mint Sprigs1/2 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice1/2 oz Agave NectarGinger BeerMuddle Mint, Lime juice & Agave Nectar in a highball glass. Add ice to fill. Add Tequila & top with Ginger Beer. Stir with bar spoon. Garnish with Mint sprig & lime wheel.Anejo Old-FashionedRecipe by Julie Reiner - Flatiron Lounge - ManhattanAnego Old Fashioned Ingredients3 oz Partida Anejo Tequila1/4 oz Agave NectarDash Angostura BittersOrange PeelIn a Old- Fashioned glass… -
Everything you need to know about Tequila
2 May 2012 | 9:11 amCinco de Mayo is right around the corner and if you plan things right, you will be enjoying all things Mexican on this special day. From sombreros to margaritas to Mezcal and everything in between, the fifth of May is a day when Americans like to explore the cuisine and culture from our neighbor to the South. With history dating back to the days of the Aztecs (when Tequila was called "pulque") the most recognized spirit of Mexico is Tequila, and so we would like to share five major points everyone should know about Tequila compliments of Partida Tequila: What exactly is Tequila?The word…
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Cooking Light: Healthy Living
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Healthy Miami
1 May 2012 | 1:00 amLight, summery flavors winter here. We found five ways to savor the always-fun town. -
Healthy Breakfast Ideas and Recipes
1 May 2012 | 1:00 amWe've made it easy to incorporate a healthy breakfast into your everyday routine with delicious recipes, quick grab-and-go options, and more. -
Cooking Light's 12 Healthy Habits
1 May 2012 | 1:00 amThis Can Be Your Healthiest Year Ever. Let’s Do This Together. -
Recipe Makeovers
1 May 2012 | 1:00 amLighter, healthier, but just as tasty: See how we made over these favorite dishes. -
Breakfast Nutrition and Smart Choices
1 May 2012 | 1:00 amMake good decisions from the get-go with our guide to breakfast nutrition.
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Cooking Up a Story
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A Small Scale Integrated Livestock Farmer
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amHusband and wife team, farmers Mike Guebert and Linda Bangs live on 10 acres of land, raising and tending to a variety of livestock. Currently, they have 2 Jersey cows, and 40 goats that provide raw milk; about 250 laying chicken hens for eggs, and 800 chickens for (meat) broilers; and 5 turkeys: 4 hens, and one happy tom. Oh yes, and not to forget, 2 heritage breed pigs, and just the day before we arrived this spring (2012), they picked up 14 wiener pigs.This is a snapshot moment of life on their farm, and their story. -
How to Make Homemade Butter from Farm Fresh Milk (video)
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amHarriet Fasenfest, author of A Householder’s Guide to the Universe shares her intimate knowledge how to make fresh butter, and the different characteristics that come from milk in the Spring versus the Winter season.Please Note: Fasenfest uses raw milk in her demonstration, something she prefers, pasteurized whole milk and cream can be used as a substitute. For a wider perspective on the controversy with raw milk, check out this accompanying post on Cooking Up a Story: The Raw Milk Debate: Thorny Issues of Food Safety, Food Rights, and Public Health.How to Make Butter from Farm Fresh… -
The Raw Milk Debate: Thorny Issues of Food Safety, Food Rights, and Public Health
14 May 2012 | 5:00 am{Editor’s note: This week for our new Food.Farmer.Earth series, our intended theme was to be butter, but in the process also ended up touching upon raw milk. In the accompanying post below, noted expert David Gumpert, offers a wider perspective on this important, and very polarized food issue.Tomorrow, we see one culinary expert demonstrate how to make butter from raw milk (it can also be done using pasteurized milk), and on Wednesday we visit a diversified local farmer to learn his story; he also sells raw milk from his farm. Thursday, this soft spoken farmer minces no words as he… -
The Pleasures of Eating Home Cooked Meals
11 May 2012 | 5:00 amSometimes the foodie community is perceived as being elitist, and if we all had ample amounts of money to spend on fresh and local food, it would be easier to pay attention to where our food comes from, and perhaps to buy mostly organic food if so desired.Chef Lisa Schroeder who is no stranger to good food has a little different take on the matter. Schroeder believes that just cooking whole ingredients at home is a step up, an important step up from eating at any restaurant.This may not seem all that surprising a view, but consider, she is chef and owner of her own restaurant, and though she… -
A Mom Teaches Her Children the Importance of Food
10 May 2012 | 5:00 am“Being a mom is really connected to feeding your kids”, says Sarah Gilbert, a stay-at-home working mother. As she learned from her mother growing up, Gilbert strives to educate and instill an appreciation for fresh, locally produced food with her three young boys.
