No cook should be without these twenty versatile, aromatic, and savory herbs. These herbs offer simple ways to bring flavor and aroma to many delectable dishes. Herbs for cooking are plants whose leaves, seeds, fruits, flowers, or other parts are used fresh or dried for flavoring food. (A spice–broadly speaking–denotes a flavoring derived from the…
Stuffed peppers are a timeless comfort food—colorful, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re stuffing with rice and vegetables, ground meat, or grains, choosing the right pepper variety makes all the difference. As a lifelong gardener and cook, I’ve grown and tasted dozens of pepper types, testing which ones hold their shape, have balanced sweetness, and…
Fingerling potatoes are small, elongated tubers prized for their rich flavor, firm texture, and versatility in the kitchen. They’re perfect for roasting, boiling, and salads, and their unique shapes make them an attractive addition to your garden. After decades of growing potatoes in Sonoma Valley, I’ve perfected techniques for cultivating fingerlings successfully, maximizing flavor, and…
Growing your own potatoes gives you more than just fresh flavor—it gives you the chance to choose varieties that match your favorite cooking styles. Over 30 years of gardening, I’ve learned that not all potatoes are created equal in the kitchen. Some are perfect for fluffy mashed potatoes, others for crispy fries, and still others…
Dried beans are cooked and served in many ways–in salads, soups, casseroles, stews, and chilis. Dried beans can be served alone or as a side dish with meat or pasta or rice. Dried beans are commonly boiled and then sometimes baked or refried. Dried beans are beans whose seeds are dried and shelled after reaching…
Eggplant can be broiled, grilled, sautéed, steamed, pan-fried, or stuffed and baked. You can make ratatouille or eggplant parmesan. The mild flavor and light, spongy texture of the eggplant make it a good match for other vegetables, browned and chopped meat, cooked fish, or shellfish. Favorite eggplant recipe Eggplant Ratatouille The subtle flavor and meaty…
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