With the season of tomatoes quickly dwindling here in the northeast, I want to savor every last one of these “beauties” I can get my hands on…which makes the fact that they’re called “ugly tomatoes” quite funny Everyday I want to eat one of these ugly tomato salads, which showcases them in a feature role, dressed […]
Just when I thought there was nothing fresh to eat…I found a can of black beans and decided to make a salad. I drained and rinsed the beans, opened my vegetable bin and added diced green beans, red peppers, celery, red onions and peas. Then I finished the salad with a drizzle of extra virgin […]
After years (decades really) of teaching people how to cook, I know for sure that most times when people say they don’t like vegetables, it’s because all they know is the over steamed wimpy kind that has had all the flavor sucked out of them. Or maybe they’ve never tasted vegetables picked at the height […]
With the plethora of tomatoes, colors and varieties, coming into season this summer why not get more creative with them. Start a salad with an abundant helping of diced, seasoned and olive oil drizzled tomatoes, then add in any number of other ingredient. In this one, I simple added red onion…to make the classic […]
Roasting vegetables is a great way to bring out their flavor without a lot of fuss from you. Simply line a baking sheet with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and roast @400 degree until done. Doneness will depend on the vegetable and their thickness and […]
Most nights most of us need dinner on the table fast. We don’t have time to luxuriate in the kitchen…that’s for weekends. So here’s my… Top 5 in under 25 From Simply Recipes – Sautéed Zucchini with Gruyere. You can see the awesomeness in the photo. Total prep and cook time…22 minutes From Cookie […]
I know, this isn’t what we reach for when we think about grilling…but I urge you to think again because a sauté pan will inspire a whole new way to cook on the grill…and thereby being outdoors – where we like being – especially on a clear, star lit night. Each of these 4 sauces are quick […]
Asparagus season is upon us, here in the northeast US. I know it may not seem like much to those of you who live in warmer climates but I’m doing a happy dance! So in this post, I’m celebrating one of my favorite vegetables. First, a few tips on cooking asparagus, which can be roasted, […]
I couldn’t make this just about beans…because the truth is this method will work for any…and I mean any dense or firm vegetable. Sauté – unlike frying – is to cook food quickly (usually well under 10 minutes) in a wide, flat bottomed skillet, in a small amount of oil, over high heat. That’s why […]
Butternut squash soup recipes abound during this time of year. Certainly, it’s a traditional recipe great to have in every cook’s arsenal of go – to soups. The main characteristics of the classic has a pureed creamy sweetness that can be distinguished with a depth of flavor by any number of additions from a supporting […]
