Ingredients: 1 package buckwheat soba noodles, cooked to al dente, drained and rinsed 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1″ lengths and blanched 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 c. cherry tomatopes, cut in half Read on!
“How many more days left of school?” Liam asks me this question every morning. He loves school, but the promise of long golden evenings and lazy mornings is tantalizing to us all. Spring in Austin holds so much promise–the streets Read on!
Big birds are for celebrations. Medium birds are for everyday. And tiny birds are for everyday celebrations. I’m not sure why quail seem so exotic–they’re tasty, versatile and cook quickly & easily. No one has to argue over who gets Read on!
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 (2 1/2- to 3-inch-diameter) beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion 1 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Read on!
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons minced green garlic 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps sliced 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 4 ounces cremini mushrooms 1 bunch spinach, stems trimmed 6 spring Read on!
1 onion, diced small 4 cloves garlic, minced olive oil 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes 2 large handfuls greens (spinach, mustard, collard, etc) 4 farm eggs grated parmesan cheese grilled foccacia or ciabatta (optional–also delicious atop grilled squash) In Read on!
1 small onion, cut into slivers 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced paper thin 4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered, or 1 14 oz. can whole tomatoes, cut into quarters 2 strips bacon, optional 1 pound green beans olive oil salt Read on!
1/4 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat (can substitute grated squash) 1 pound ground lamb 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint Salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, more Read on!
1 small onion, diced 2 slices bacon, cut in 1″ pieces (optional) 1 bunch turnip greens, washed well and torn salt & pepper generous pinch sugar water or chicken stock In a large dutch oven, saute onions and bacon slices Read on!