White bean soup is hearty and well suited for cold weather. Basic bean soup is easy to make; follow one simple rule for best flavor: keep the heat low; bean soups burn easily. Variations on bean soup are many: you can add leftovers, fresh vegetables such as greens sliced thin or chopped, pasta, cooked vegetables—carrots, […] More
This greens, orange, and beet salad delivers color and flavor. Choose fresh seasonal greens—a mix of tender lettuces like Boston, oak leaf, red leaf, and butter or spinach—and match them with the sweet, earthy flavor of cooked beets and the refreshing sweet and sour balance of oranges. To these add the peppery snap of sliced […] More
Make moist, large-curd scrambled eggs simply by taking it slow and being careful not to overcook. It’s easy to match flavor to the time of year by using seasonal herbs and vegetables and changing up cheeses and meats as you like. Plan two eggs per person when making scrambled eggs. Keep scrambled eggs moist by adding […] More
To make the best meatballs keep two things in mind: (1) choose the best meat you can find—for example, prepare beef meatballs with grass-fed beef that is naturally lean and full and rich in flavor, and (2) use a light hand; shape meatballs that are light and airy not kneaded or compacted. To make 4 […] More
Tomato sauce—basic, herbed, or with vegetables added—is easily made from tomatoes fresh from the garden or tomatoes frozen last harvest. Use tomato sauce on pastas, pizzas, vegetables, or soups. The key to flavorful tomato sauce is ripe, juicy tomatoes—the fresher the tomatoes the more flavorful the sauce, but that’s not to say you can’t make […] More
Here is a recipe for fresh vegetable lasagna—for all seasons. I am going to give you—in one recipe—the options to make this hearty and tasty dish in cool weather—using butternut squash or kale or spinach or a combination of these—or in warm weather—using bell peppers or eggplant or Swiss chard. As well, you likely will […] More
Truly flavorful roast chicken is in the seasoning—seasoning that is allowed to infuse the meat for at least 3 and even better 8-, 24-, or 48- hours before cooking. Here, I give you several options for seasoning a chicken before roasting—that means you can come back to roast chicken over and over, changing up the […] More
Roasted garlic is mellow and warming. Its delicate undertones enhance the flavor of salads and meats. Here, I give you a recipe for pairing roasted garlic with olive oil to flavor your favorite toasted bread. Print Roasted Garlic on Toast Author Steve Albert Yield 15-20 slices of toast Choose good-size garlic bulbs with big cloves […] More
Cabbage colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with milk, butter, and cooked finely chopped onions and cabbage. Easily you can substitute leeks for the onions and kale for the cabbage. Colcannon is a warming and hearty dish commonly served alongside corned beef, boiled pork, or bacon. The Irish often serve colcannon on […] More
Beef Stroganoff is not really a stew—though you may tend to think so if you’ve had it with this or that cut of beef and this or that vegetable served over egg noodles. True beef Stroganoff is simply beef sautéed with onions and mushrooms and sour cream. The best tasting beef stroganoff will be made […] More
Fried rice with ham and eggs is filling. Eat it for lunch or dinner or supper. There are many variations on fried rice—the length of the grains of rice and the vegetables or meat or seafood you add are starters. My recipe for fried rice isn’t fried but steamed. That is I steam the rice […] More
Here is a one-dish, slow cooker meal that you can get started on a chilly Saturday or Sunday morning to have on the table for supper. It’s a hearty, basic dish that will serve 6 and you will more than likely have beef leftover for cold corned beef sandwiches or corned beef hash tomorrow. Corned […] More
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