I find that because my favorite pie crust recipe makes two crusts–and because I usually make quiche or open-face pies–I end up throwing one in the freezer for a later date. It’s convenient to have a pie crust on hand when you want to put together a quick brunch or dessert item. In a previous […]
I’ve previously mentioned kale as an easy-to-grow edible that’s worthwhile to investigate. It’s great for sautées. It’s extremely high in nutrients. It’s widely available (if you’re not going to grow it yourself). I recently took a large bunch of kale and turned it into a big bag of kale chips (click the link above to […]
I’m often told by friends that they don’t have a good sense of how to throw together a meal without specific recipes. I rarely use recipes, and mostly, I cook out of my fridge, figuring out what I’ve got at home and how I can create an interesting dish. However, sometimes, when the mood strikes […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote that I really love carrot cake of all sorts. Yesterday, because of a surplus of carrots, I decided to throw one together using this recipe, the first hit on Google. I added about a cup of dried dates, chopped, for more sweetness, as well as 1/2 tsp each of […]
I’m a big fan of carrot cake, zucchini bread, and other quick-bread recipes that benefit from some vegetable content. Even though these tend to be sweet, they seem to have the halo of alleged healthiness around them. The New York Times recently featured a recipe for Carrot Cake Muffins, a healthy barely-sweet option for breakfast. […]
Awhile back, I had a business lunch at Le Cirque and for dessert, of course I had their signature crème brûlée. As I ate my dessert, I found a lovely little surprise at the bottom of the dish: the recipe. A few years ago, I remember reading an article about how a famous restaurant once […]
If you’re looking for an edible for your garden that’s easy to grow and gives you great bounty, consider any of the many varieties of kale. Kale grows in partial shade or full sun, it is not too particular about soil, and it has a fall/winter/spring growing season. Its leaves are good for everything from […]
Earlier this year, I invited a rag-tag group of friends to have Lunar New Year dinner with me. We went to Chinatown Brasserie and had a traditional whole fish, duck, noodles, and more. It was more than an opportunity for me to share the flavors and traditions of my culture; it was a way to […]
Cooking for one, I often cook things that can sustain meals for many days. I try to make vegetables or meats in neutral preparations that can then be incorporated into other dishes in many ways. One of these is beets; I love beets because they’re extremely versatile. Roast them ahead of time, and you have a […]
One of my planned weekend projects is a quiche (a dish that I go to again and again for a vegetarian-friendly option). For me, one of the best things about a quiche as compared to its cousin, the frittata, is the crust. I love a good flaky pastry crust. I love the tender texture and […]