Tools
Bouquet Garni
What is it that makes restaurant soups and stews so much more flavorful than those you make at home? It’s probably a bouquet garni. (It could also be the professionally-trained chefs and top quality ingredients, […]
Month: November 2010
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Sides Matter
I’m always on the lookout for a quick and delicious side dish, especially around the holidays, and if there’s something I can do to a vegetable to make it the least bit appealing to the […]
Recipes
Arugula Salad with Apples & Caramelized Pecans
Salads are kind of my thing. Seriously. I could literally eat salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner and I actually do on some lucky days. I don’t know if it’s the insanely delicious mix of […]
Recipes
Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
This soup simmering on the stove is always a sign that fall has arrived in my kitchen. Makes about 10 cups. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon […]
Recipes
Grilled Cheddar & Green Apple Sandwiches
Grilled cheese was always my favorite as a kid, but back then it meant a slice of plastic-wrapped American cheese on white bread. These grilled cheese sandwiches make the most of the combination of sharp […]
Tips
Knife Skills Tip | Size Matters on the Cutting Board
When I was in cooking school, we spent many a day practicing our knife skills. For every new cut we learned — from bruniose to macedoine to julienne — we diced and chopped our way […]
