Remember when I made a batch of Cashew Sour Cream from The Vegan Table? It made a lot of sour cream and for days I was dreaming of ways to use it. One day I looked in my fridge and did some quick math. Baby arugula + red peppers + cashew sour cream + x + y = z. Or something like that. I was missing a few variables and I’ve never really been that great […]
How-To: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage, Walnuts and Brown Butter
(Forgive my undying love for Gourmet magazine. I’m still sad that it won’t be around after next month. My tributes will continue over the next few weeks, I’m sure.) The first page I opened to in the October 2009 issue of Gourmet showed lovely orange gnocchi with a sprinkling of cheese and dotted with sage leaves. I fell in love and shoved the magazine into my husband’s hands and asked him if he wanted me […]
Teriyaki Tofu with Peanut Noodles
I’m trying to do more meatless/vegetarian meals. It took a very long time for me to get up the courage to eat tofu. It looks strange. It has a distinct texture…right? And it is practically flavorless. Aha! That’s why it’s awesome. You can make it taste like anything you want it to. And if you can get past the texture thing (clearly I have issues with certain textures), then you’ll be set. I’m still sort […]
Basil Pesto
I harvested my basil today. Nothing tastes as good as something fresh from the garden–especially fresh basil. Basil Pesto Ingredients: 2-3 cups loosely packed basil leaves 1-2 garlic cloves (it gets stronger as it sits….) 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts (I’ve used walnuts and almonds before, too.) 1/2 cup good-quality Parmesan cheese, grated good-quality olive oil sea salt Instructions: Wash and dry the basil. I usually use my salad spinner. Place the leaves in a food […]
How-To: Lasagna Bolognese
Slightly adapted from Cooks’ Illustrated magazine, this Lasagna Bolognese recipe takes a few shortcuts to cut down on the time, but doesn’t sacrifice any flavor of traditional Lasagna Bolognese I am such a fan of lasagna in any form, but I really love Lasagna Bolognese. The first time I had authentic Lasagna Bolognese was in Bologna. I was 18 years old and on an Art History trip. There were zero bad meals that tour. I […]