I love Marcona almonds. They are only grown in Spain and have a different flavor and texure from other almonds which makes them fun to cook with. Sometimes they are too oily but I came upon a large can at Costco and loved having them on hand as they were dry and perfect for adding […]
We are having Thanksgiving with friends this year. Our hosts are life long vegetarians so Christine will make the Cheese Nut Loaf from the Greens Cookbook. I am bringing the turkey which I will brine in the following solution: Turkey Brine: 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup honey 1 head garlic, cut in half […]
Highly seasoned and aromatic, this dressing is a personal favorite. It is unlike any dressing you will ever get in a supermarket. I serve this in the colder months with Napa cabbage, shredded carrots and bell peppers but it is equally delicious on a salad of baby spinach with shitake mushrooms. Do not skimp on the […]
As we are in seasonal transition, it is decidedly colder here in Colorado. My tastes have been for heartier fare. Here is a recipe to excite you about broccoli. As luck would have it, broccoli is the one vegetable that my most finicky eater like. Of course the other two only “tolerate” it. This dinner was a huge hit with […]
Buttermilk dressings are notable as they are creamy and slightly tangy. This one is reminiscent of ranch but with far fewer fat calories and bigger flavors. It pairs exceptionally well with cabbage salads and also with endive and radicchio. I’ve used it in the summer with new potatoes. If you have the Savory Spice Shop’s Capitol […]
My friend Sue recently had a birthday, we’ll just say she’s nifty and it doesn’t seem possible that her age ryhmes with nifty. Her girlfriends planned a great party- an al fresco dinner on a Boulder creek beach; then cake and champagne on a party bus a top Flagstaff Mountain. My contribution was a fresh orange […]
It is only three weeks into school here in Boulder and my kids are already fatigued with the bars we usually buy. Getting them involved in customizing their own bars has been loads of fun. Best yet, these bars are healthier and if allergens are an issue, you have the ultimate control in your own kitchen. I […]
I had to take remodelista Julie to Lulu Wilson for the deep fried pickles. Our tipple was a Kim Crawford wine from New Zealand. The Pea Soup with sauteed pea shoots and goat cheese was divine but the hit of the night was the Kale Salad- very finely shredded and seasoned with lemon juice, currants, Parmesan and […]
In ancient Arabic, the word sofra means, little eats, like at a picnic. The bakery-cafe Sofra is the newest addition to the Boston eating scene. Reknowned chef Ana Soturn of Oleana has created an wonderful spot for small plates. My dear friend, Flavorista Dee Dee knew this is exactly the kind of place I love. Everything was delectable. […]
Flavorista Tracey was craving Indian. We made a collaborative effort that involved ingenuity, great spices and as always, exceptional ingredients. I made a pot of creamy red lentils. Tracey made a channa dahl from Indian Cooking by Madahur Jaffrey. Improvising with beautiful new potatoes from the farmers market in Saugatuck and fresh yellow and green beans, […]
