Techniques and tips to creating components in a recipe or meal.
Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorite vegetables. It is substantial and hearty, and can be made to be sweet or savory. I especially love to eat it simply roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper. (Such a shocker, I know, since I prefer most vegetables that way!) With one squash yielding a large … Continue reading
Fresh ginger is readily available and easy to use. It is much milder than dried ginger and the two should be only warily substituted for each other. When purchasing, look for smooth, non-moldy or withered pieces. I prefer to get larger pieces, with big “fingers” because they are easier to peel. Even though you may … Continue reading
When we were dating, my husband worked with a family who was from Jerusalem. The mother of the family was a wonderful cook and would regularly share her homemade creations with us. One of our favorites was her homemade Labneh or Strained Yogurt Cheese – Wowza! It has the tangy zip of yogurt … Continue reading
Pesto is a main staple in our repertoire. I don’t just like it, I love the stuff! I grow a full row of sweet basil in my garden for the sole purpose of filling my freezer with the perfect pesto to last me year round. Did you realize you could freeze pesto? Totally…and it’s easy! … Continue reading
I have a confession, I try my best to like all foods…but there are a few that I just don’t jive with. Imagine being a vegetarian who doesn’t like mushrooms…when I go to a restaurant it’s basically like “Hi, I am a jerk. Here are all my special requests.” Pickles have also been on … Continue reading
Beets aren’t exactly known for their popularity. In fact, most people either don’t like them, or they think they don’t like them (having never tried them). But rest assured, the sweet flavor of a roasted beet is nothing like those tin can salad bar beets that most people associate with. I personally love the … Continue reading
When the hot weather comes around nothing is more refreshing that a cold glass of Iced Tea. I prefer a caffeine free tea, and herbal teas are interesting even without additional sweetener. My personal favorite is Blueberry Iced Tea, but there are lots of different options. Try Red Zinger, Country Peach or even a … Continue reading
I LOVE avocados! I eat them almost every day. That being said, I don’t eat a whole avocado every day. Avocados are one of those tricky fruits (yes, fruit) that can turn brown easily if exposed to air; that’s, scientifically speaking, called enzymatic browning. So here’s an easy way that I keep my avocados from … Continue reading
One of my favorite low calorie substitutes is Spaghetti Squash. It is healthy, filling and very adaptable; use it as a base for spaghetti, pizza, or casseroles. This is not a quick cooker, so the trick is to be prepared and cook in advance. There are a variety of ways to cook spaghetti squash, … Continue reading
My brother and I are recovering Zucchini-phobes. One year when we were younger, our parents had a banner crop of Zucchini in the garden; from that year on we both have had an aversion to the stuff. We are now in the recovery phase, trying to add the green squash back to our palettes with … Continue reading
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