Chefs will go to great lengths to use fresh, local ingredients in novel ways. Chemistry is used to create fancy foams, gelatinous cubes and smoking plates. But not everything needs to be infused to be delicious. Simple, focused cooking can turn a pepper into a work of art. That’s what you’ll find at ABC Kitchen.…
Apologies for being a bit delinquent in my posts this week, but the job that pays the bills required more attention than usual. Fortunately, I still managed to have some free time to hang out with friends, and, of course, I always make time to cook. This week’s veggie share was loaded with corn. Rather…
With aging green beans and an overripe mango impetuously purchased days before, a stir fry transformed these seemingly mismatched ingredients into a lovely dinner. Quick and inexpensive, it makes a beautiful weeknight dish. Substitute asparagus for the green beans (my preference if not for impending bean death). Use mango or peaches — whatever is in…
After a long day in the heat and humidity, you want to come inside and cool off to a nice bowl of … soup. Chilled soup. It’s still a little too soon in the season for gazpacho- unless you want to use flavorless, hot house tomatoes. Instead try this complex tasting, but simple to make…
There’s no excuse to let fresh produce go to waste. Almost anything can be pureed or processed into something delicious. Spread it, toss it, sauce it or freeze it, pesto is the ideal food saver. And it’s also a great use for an abundance of fresh ingredients. Experiment with different types of nuts. See how…
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