It’s been a cold wet June in Seattle. The other morning I couldn’t seem to chase the chill out of my bones and wanted something warm for lunch. The fresh flavor and vibrant green color of this spinach soup delivered … Continue reading →
All photos by David Peterman unless otherwise noted
Posted in Cooking on a budget, Rouxbe.com, Soups & Stews, Vegetables
| Tagged Chrivel, Coriander, Fennel, parsley, Using a chef's knife
I pulled my copy of The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, by Mollie Katzen, off the shelf for the first time in years. It’s a treasure trove of healthy vegetarian comfort food recipes each accented with the author’s whimsical illustrations. Published in … Continue reading →
All photos by David Peterman unless otherwise noted
Posted in Books, Vegetables
My special twist on this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie baking adventure is adding a charcoal finish to the beautiful Thanksgiving Twofer Pie (pumpkin and pecan pie all in one!) that Vivi of La Casserole Carree selected for the group to … Continue reading →
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Posted in Holiday Food, Vegetables
| Tagged Caraway, Cornbread Stuffing, Curry powder, Fennel, Herb Citrus Compound Butter, Juniper, Roasted Brussles Sprouts and Pearl Onions, Sage, Thanksgiving, Thyme, Tuesdays with Dorie
What better way to welcome fall than to cook a whole pumpkin? I felt so seasonal arriving at a party this weekend offering up a cooked pumpkin filled with tasty stuffing; and what a great presentation for a buffet table. This is … Continue reading →
All photos by David Peterman unless otherwise noted
Posted in Party Food, Vegetables
| Tagged Allspice, Pumpkin, Sage
I’ll admit it, I love watching Iron Chef America. It is a thrill to watch talented chefs in action and see how they combine flavors, apply different cooking techniques, and plate their dishes. A rare, but delicious bonus occurs when the judges disagree with … Continue reading →
All photos by David Peterman unless otherwise noted
Posted in Vegetables
| Tagged Coriander, Cumin, Fete cheese, Zucchini