Get out your candy thermometer and make a batch of these rich, buttery caramels for the holidays! Fleur de Sel (or ‘flower of salt‘) is known as the caviar of salt and is revered for its crunchy texture and flavor. You can find it online or at many of our local specialty grocers. INGREDIENTS: 1...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 cups chopped spinach (divided) 1/2 cup sliced green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 cup canned vegetable broth 2 medium green tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin wedges 1/2...Read More
This mashed medley of fall vegetables is a flavorful change from “plain” mashed potatoes. INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/4 pounds parsnips, peeled and cubed 1 1/2 pounds rutabagas, peeled and cubed 7 cups chicken stock 8 whole cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 cup butter, softened...Read More
The term “gratin” refers to the cooking vessel and the way it is used, not just the dish itself. Anything can be cooked “au gratin” and there are many variations of gratins – just potatoes, or potatoes mixed with other root vegetables, such as parsnip, turnip, or onion. Mushrooms, kale, artichoke hearts, and olives can...Read More
This dish is easy to throw together and has a big impact in the flavor department. Given that vegetable sizes are not exact, the measurements for the oil, butter, and salt are more of a guideline and should be adjusted as needed. Be sure not to have too much liquid in the pan bottom or...Read More
This dish is an amalgamation of what many consider to be rustic flavors that combine to make a very elegant dish that has big, deep flavors. This dish was inspired by porcini I found growing outside my cabin door one Thanksgiving at Lake Tahoe. This dish is flexible in that you can substitute or omit...Read More
For this dish, you want to look for uniform-sized sunchokes. If you can find the ones that don’t have knobs, so much the better. I like to use the ones that are around an inch in diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long. A note about the peeling sunchokes – don’t bother. They...Read More
This is a delicious pie that features apples, caramel, crumbly topping, and a thin, flaky crust, and is best made a day ahead which makes it ideal for the holidays. The easiest way to cut the caramels is with strong kitchen scissors, but you can also use a sharp knife. Drop the caramel pieces directly...Read More
These tender cornbread muffins are studded with fresh corn kernels and are not overly sweet. Serve these muffins warm, slathered with honey or maple butter. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups cornmeal 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons...Read More
