Bring to a boil, down to a simmer.
I really like the crunchiness and flavor of celery. It is usually used in a supporting role; mirepoix, trinity, pot roasts, this Lentil Celery Salad. Here it gets the VIP treatment, and shines as the main ingredient. For this salad, I was inspired by the flavors of remoulade sauce, which is similar to tartar sauce.
If you are not familiar with sunchokes, allow me to make an introduction. They are sometimes also called Jerusalem Artichokes. They are a root vegetable that looks a bit knobby almost like ginger. Their flavor is earthy, but slightly sweet, almost as if a potato met an artichoke. Their sweetness is enhanced with cooking. They
Persimmons are a gorgeous, sunset-colored fruit with a delicately sweet flavor. I’m incredibly fortunate that my sister’s in-laws have a farm in Kingsburg, California, and for the last couple years I’ve been given several beautiful persimmons to enjoy. They are such a treat. These squat, tomato-shaped persimmons are the Fuyu variety, and they can be
Roasted chicken is one of my favorite foods. I don’t have a top ten list, but if I did, roasted chicken would without a doubt be on there. Juicy chicken, crispy skin, and the drippings that fall into the pan create a mélange of textures. We tend to roast 2-3 chickens per month, and I
When I first threw this together a few weeks ago, I did not plan on it being a recipe I would blog. It was a quickly tossed together lunch that I knew would fill me up before work. I chopped up some radicchio, added some canned chickpeas, and then decided to add tuna. I happened
Black eyed peas are thought to bring luck to those who eat them on New Year’s Day. This preparation is so rich and flavorful, even those who don’t need luck can enjoy this dish. Although I put cassoulet in the title, this recipe is largely influenced by African American and Southern cuisine. Black eyed peas
I first made this salad on Christmas Eve of 2014. The colors are perfect for Christmas, and there is a symphony of flavors from the roasted cauliflower, earthy beets, shallots, sherry vinaigrette, and pecans that are lightly glazed with maple. The beets can be roasted ahead of time. If you are serving for a holiday,
This is a hearty, satiating stew that will help get you through a cold winter day. The base is roasted and pureed cabbage and parsnip, which both have plenty of flavor. Then there are chunks of rutabaga, turnip, and carrot. Sometimes I also add potatoes, although I did not for this batch. The stew is
Koginut squash is a gorgeous cross between a pumpkin and a butternut. They have beautiful golden skin, and bright orange flesh. They are very sweet like butternut, but not as much of a pain to prep. I really enjoy roasting them because you can eat the skins much like delicata squash. Here they are topped
I worked at a family owned Greek restaurant for five years in my twenties. For most of that time it was my responsibility to fold the tyropites, small savory pastries that were cheese-filled triangles of phyllo. Typically once a week I would come in a couple hours before we opened, brew and pour myself some
Down to a Simmer 