Nothing warms the soul like a giant hunk of meat with a hearty sauce. A shank — be it beef, lamb or veal — does just the trick. For maximum taste, brown the shanks first and then braise them with lots of liquid to tenderize the meat. The slow cooker works great for this. But…
In last week’s veggie share, I had a choice between celery and okra. Most would have gone with the celery. But I decided to take a chance with the okra. Then the fun of finding a good preparation method began. If not cooked properly, okra can have a slimy inside or a stringiness that makes…
In my never-ending quest to figure out what to do with all the peppers I keep getting from my CSA, I found a Roasted Pepper BBQ sauce on Epicurious. It had good reviews and since I’m always tweaking things, I couldn’t resist playing around with this recipe. My first attempt was shockingly delicious, spicy, flavorful…
Now that the cooler air seems to have permanently moved in (sigh), my body craves the heartier foods I’ve gone without all summer. But just because it’s no longer ideal for outdoor cooking, doesn’t mean I want to spend hours over the stove (or have the time to do that). That’s why I love my…
Now that it’s officially fall and American football season, get prepared for some tasty snack ideas for tailgating, parties or just watching at home in front of your TV (if your cable provider will actually show the game you want to watch). Last week’s veggie share included tomatillos, the small green fruit that is a…
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