“More mealtime fun” and “excitement” were popular responses in our Mealtime Transformation Survey that we shared in the last post. Happily, it doesn’t take much to brighten up mealtimes. Something as simple as a new ingredient can be completely adequate. Miso, for example, is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its unique salty-sweet or … Read more
What makes a dish special–something we’d love to serve for special days and holidays? Our live class next week explores how to turn simple foods into special foods, but if you can’t make that class, here’s a recipe that is a perfect case in point. I decided to make it for friends since kebabs fit … Read more
Ever wonder why a recipe might not taste as good as you’d hoped, even though you followed it exactly? Here’s a big reason: Recipes are usually missing half the information you need to make them turn out the way you want. Discover how you can “find” what’s missing from your recipes.
Simple Potatoes, Kale and Onions Make a Beautiful, Super Nutritious and Tasty Dish. Talk about comfort food! Check out this modified version that reduces calories and boosts nutrients–while still being filling and yummy.
Bone-Broth Pork Green Chili A dish with many uses: Use as a sauce over, e.g., burritos, as a side soup, or as a one-dish meal with the addition of shredded or ground chicken or pork. Plus, it can be made entirely from the pantry, with the exception of the optional cilantro. See the previous post … Read more
Bone broth is BIG. I knew it for sure when I saw that Pacific Foods is now making it, and whole cases were specially displayed at Whole Foods. So what’s the deal? Essentially, a bone broth is just animal bones simmered in water. But unlike broths and stocks where the simmering is done a few … Read more
Want a nicely browned and crisped chicken that’s still moist and tender? Try the slow cooker!
You know those pears pictured in the previous post that looked like compost material? The creamy insides become even more incredible when sliced (about 2-3 cups) and sauteed in 1 Tbsp. of coconut oil until golden brown (about 15 to 20 minutes over medium to medium-low heat.) Sprinkle with a little nutmeg or cardamom, if … Read more
Want to capture some of that freshness for winter? Make and freeze some pesto now, while supply if plentiful and prices are good. Don’t worry if you can’t eat dairy. Pesto can taste just fine without the usual addition of Parmesan cheese. Yesterday, I substituted a fresh peach and a pinch of chile flakes for … Read more
As a member of the cabbage family, kohlrabi has a definite cabbage-y taste, so add it to dishes as you would cabbage. Shred on a box grater and toss into a green salad or coleslaw Matchstick and throw in a stirfry Cut into 1″ cubes and roast Slice and use as a dipper for e.g., … Read more