Saturday, December 27, 2008

Blackberry Limeade Recipe

I was waiting for the perfect day to give this blackberry limeade recipe a try. Time and again, bundled in blankets on fog shrouded San Francisco afternoons, I'd whine to Wayne that we should move somewhere with a proper summer. Visions of my hand wrapped around a frosty glass of a jeweled-toned refresher...
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Edamame Dip

Ingredients 12 ounces shelled, cooked, and cooled edamame, about 2 cups, recipe follows1/4 cup diced onion1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro or parsley leaves 1 large garlic clove, sliced1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice1 tablespoon brown miso1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon red chili...
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Friday, December 26, 2008

Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Garlic Rosemary Salt

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes2 beets1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon very finely minced fresh rosemary leaves2 tablespoons salt10 cups vegetable oil Directions Special Equipment: V-slicer or mandoline, deep-fry thermometer Wash the vegetables and dry very well. Set aside. In a small bowl...
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Monday, November 17, 2008

Renaissance of Tuna Casserole

Ingredients Salt1 pound fettuccine3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 (6-ounce) cans Italian tuna in water or oil, drained 1/2 cup tender sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced, available in small pouches in produce department1/2...
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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers with Satay Dip

Ingredients nocoupons3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)3/4 cup good olive oil2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removedSatay Dip, recipe follows Directions Whisk together the lemon juice,...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Meal times

The history of meal times (and number of meals consumed) makes for fascinating study. These differ greatly from culture to culture and through time. They also depend upon the socio-economic class of the person who was eating. If you are studying the meal times of a specific place/people/period please let us know. If you just need a basic overview of...
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Monday, October 20, 2008

Whole-Grain Pasta with Chick Peas and Escarole

Ingredients 2 cups whole-grain penne1 head escarole, roughly chopped4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste 1/4 cup capers, drained and patted dry (optional) 5 cloves garlic, sliced1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes,...
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Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients Chicken: 1 (2 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces3 ribs celery, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 bay leaves2 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery or cream of chicken soup Dumplings: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon saltIce water Directions To start...
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Thursday, October 9, 2008

Best Apres Ski Drink: Irish Coffee Recipe

For each drink:2 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey2/3 cup freshly brewed strong black coffee1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream Combine the sugar whiskey, and coffee in an Irish coffee glass. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the cream until slightly frothy. Gently pour the cream onto the back of a spoon resting on the surface of the coffee,...
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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Leek Potato Soup

Ingredients 1 pound leeks, cleaned and dark green sections removed, approximately 4 to 5 medium3 tablespoons unsalted butterHeavy pinch kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning14 ounces, approximately 3 small, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced small1 quart vegetable broth1 cup heavy cream1 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 tablespoon...
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Lemon Verbena Drop Recipe

2 oz. lemon verbena infused vodka (instructions below) splash of Limoncello sweeten to taste with superfine sugar or simple syrup (less grainy) - start with 1/4 teaspoon or so, and sweeten from there to taste. In a shaker filled with ice add the lemon verbena vodka, a splash of Limoncello, and the sugar/simple syrup. When it comes to sweetness,...
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Friday, February 15, 2008

Beggar's Chicken

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Kung Pao Chicken

Named after a court official or "Kung Pao," Kung Pao Chicken is a spicy Szechuan dish made with diced chicken, peanuts and chili peppers. This recipe calls for deep-frying; for a lighter version, try Kung Pao Chicken Stir-fry. * 2 boneless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each * Marinade: * 1 tablespoon soy sauce * 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine...
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Jamaica Flower Iced Tea Recipe

When I'm in need of a refreshing stunner of a drink on a hot afternoon, I turn to this Jamaica Flower Iced Tea recipe. It became one of my favorite things to drink on hot afternoons throughout my recent trip to Mexico. One of the first things you notice as you start browsing local markets in places...
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