I would like to tell you I made this out of pure sentiment. The truth is I had too many olives in the refrigerator. But it was my birthday, and I was missing my mom, and those two facts were sitting in the same room whether I admitted it or not. This was the one…
Tag: homecooking
Lemony Asparagus Risotto: My Instant Pot Debut
My sorority sister gifted us an Instant Pot, and since we are in a small space, the smaller pot is a welcome addition that will replace the larger slow cooker for our mini-meals. Risotto seemed like the perfect first recipe since the whole point of the pot is to skip the constant stirring. I had…
Earthy Asparagus & Mushroom Fettuccine: When a Sale is Too Good to Pass
The post describes a creative pasta recipe utilizing a buy-two-get-one-free asparagus deal. The dish features chicken, cremini, and porcini mushrooms, combined in a creamy, earthy sauce without actual cream. The recipe emphasizes cooking techniques and ingredient preparation, resulting in a flavorful meal for two with the option of leftovers.
Comfort Food: Old School Chicken and Dumplings (soup style)
December 2023 called for comfort food. Plus, we needed to use our new Lodge Dutch oven. I had been thinking about the dumplings of my childhood and thought this fit the bill. We were very happy with the results, and it has that soothing old-fashioned flavor. It tastes even better the second day when the…
From the Garden: Poached Egg on Greens
A sunny afternoon at Hogs Island Oyster Company in San Francisco’s Ferry Building introduced us to a version of this tasty salad. The next day, we were craving another serving, and the frisée in the garden was begging to be picked. It also gave my partner a reason to teach me how to poach eggs….
Playing With Food: Bunless Oyster Po Boys with Homemade Slaw and Remoulade
“Any good kitchen should be stocked up in oysters, shouldn’t they?” — Michael Fassbender (actor, producer, bivalve eater) On the drive south from a weekend in Sonoma, my love and I decided to make a quick stop for Pacific oysters at a seafood wholesaler. A short time later, we were back home with an abundance…
September Mystery Basket
“When the idea of ‘Chopped’ surfaced, it was originally meant to be taped at some guy’s mansion with him and his crazy Chihuahua. A stuffy fellow in a tuxedo was to host, and the losing chef’s dish was then fed to the dog! I am not kidding, I saw it! I think it is genius!…
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