Bring to a boil, down to a simmer.
It has been nearly 6 months since my last blog post. Time flies when you’re having fun, as they say. In October and early November we spent 10 days in Mexico. In November and December we thrived through the holidays. Plus Dave and I worked hard as that’s always a busy time in restaurants. In
I normally cook my beets by steam roasting them. It takes a long time, but it makes them easy to peel. On my birthday I made a beet and lentil salad from The Palestinian Plate. It had beets roasted at a high heat, and the skin was left on. There was so much flavor that
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
Duck confit is succulent, rich and tender. While it seems fancy, it ‘s incredibly easy to make. It just takes a little time. Here I pair it with a simple salad of roasted squash and arugula. The acidity of the vinegar and pepperiness of the arugula balance the fattiness of the duck. Duck confit was
Down to a Simmer 