That’s what Modernist Cuisine At Home promised. But my initial experiment with their mac ‘n cheese recipe cannot be described as a scientific success (even if my hungry guests ate it up). Instead of easily achieving the thick and creamy Velveeta texture, it was a lumpy mess. Reheating corrected the problem, but I wasn’t satisfied…
Fall is on the calendar and in the air. After a summer full of eggplant and corn, I’m ready for some variety in my veggies. With escarole in my CSA share and a drop in temperature, I was inspired to make this soup that reminds me of my childhood. You can easily substitute any ground…
A Google search usually turns up several recipes for almost any ingredient. But when I looked for ideas to prepare the wild tilefish steaks I’d just purchased, practically nothing turned up. Sure there’s general info on tilefish, and some ideas for how to cook it or other whitefish. But there was little about how to…
When it comes to finding an inexpensive fish, there’s not always a lot of good options. Basa and tilapia tend to be widely available and cheap, but they can be almost entirely devoid of taste. Catfish, although reasonable, can be off-putting. Preparations generally are limited to frying or cajun-style to mask any dirt-like taste. For…
Blue cheese and bacon are two of my favorite ingredients. And great additions to any salad. Most are familiar with a lettuce wedge topped with bacon and blue cheese dressing. While that is usually delicious, you can get a little more creative. A variation of this frisee recipe may turn up as a main course…
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