Quick Combos: Asian Pears, Asian Greens, Winter Squash, Corn, Sweet Potatoes Texas Asian pears are a crisp, mild addition to the late summer harvest. These pears are firmer than most and because their texture resembles an apple, they often substitute well Read on!
Fig Pizza All food has a story, whether it’s the idyllic story of a happy farm buzzing with life or an industrial mono-crop tended by machines with not a butterfly or ladybug in sight. Whose dreams begat your dinner? Whose Read on!
Fresh Vegetables Artichokes Keep artichokes refrigerated (32-36°F), storing in a perforated plastic bag to retain moisture. Steam and serve with browned butter and vinaigrette for dipping. Arugula Keep arugula refrigerated (32-36°F), stored in a perforated plastic bag, away from fruits Read on!
Crust 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 9 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons (or more) ice water 1 1/2 teaspoons Read on!
Thoughts on cooking real food from one of my favorite writers, Nigel Slater: I passionately believe that anyone can make themselves something good to eat. Cooking is a whole lot easier than many people think. Good cooking–real cooking–is within the Read on!
3/4 c. apple cider vinegar 3/4 c. water 4 tsp coarse kosher salt 2 tsp sugar 1 31/2-inch strip lemon peel (yellow part only, removed with vegetable peeler) 12 oz cherry tomatoes 1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh dill 2 garlic Read on!
There is a well-worn story in my family about the time I was taken to the zoo at six years old. The monkeys capered, the giraffes stretched their necks, the peacocks preened, the seals clapped and tossed balls, and the Read on!
My father’s mother, Granny Mehaffy, was not known for her skills in the kitchen. She was a grandmother who smelled more of scotch and tasteful perfume than vanilla. She was tiny, bright, and brisk, and before we accepted an invitation Read on!
I love junk food. Handmade junk food, that is. On Saturday nights, my mom used to make us popcorn balls with Steen’s syrup or homemade potato chips, fried crisp and puffy in a big iron pot. Junk food didn’t start Read on!