The landscape of my childhood was not a green square. “Out of the house!” my mother would insist on summer mornings. We were not welcome back until lunchtime, when she would pass paper plates through the back door to us, Read on!
After weeks of slow death by heavy food, my palate craves something spicy and vibrant, and only Thai food will do. Luckily, I’ve been schooled by the best teacher–Jam Sanitchat, owner of Thai Fresh. Her cooking classes reveal how easy Read on!
adapted from Beyond the Great Wall, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid 4 Asian eggplants 2 medium tomatoes 4 green onions 2 T toasted sesame oil 1 T minced garlic 1 T grated ginger 2 t salt 1/2-1 c homemade chicken Read on!
1 bunch beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 ounces chevre, chilled 30 fresh sorrel leaves (about 4 by 2 inches), leaves halved lengthwise and center ribs and stems discarded Preheat oven to Read on!
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 strips bacon, cut into lardons (optional) 1 pound carrots (about 4 large), peeled, cut into 3×1/4×1/4-inch sticks 1 pound large parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, cut into 3×1/4×1/4-inch sticks Coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons Read on!
1/2 cup French (small) green lentils 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 pound kale (preferably Tuscan; sometimes labeled “lacinato”) 3/4 pound dried short Read on!
Adapted from Tender v. 1, by Nigel Slater. The Tzatsiki sauce is also excellent on grilled lamb & chicken! 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 egg Read on!
For risotto: 6 cups chicken stock 2 cups hot water 3/4 stick unsalted butter, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 pound Arborio rice (2 1/2 cups) 2/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 Read on!
I point to tall, green, feathery fronds in the garden: “Pull that, Liam.” He yanks and his eyes go wide with shock and awe. “A carrot!!” Like it’s the last thing in the world he expected. A garden will do Read on!