“Cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education.” —Mark Twain
There’s something about one-pot meals that are so nurturing. Guess that’s why I often prepare soups and stews and stir-fries—everything altogether in one pot with all the flavors harmoniously blended. After cooking Continue reading Greek Cauliflower & Chickpea Stew w/ Spinach, Kalamatas & Feta
Mama Said There’d Be Days Like ThisYou know the kind of days I’m referring to when you want something quick and comforting and you want it now. That was how I felt the other night. It was already past our dinner time and I was hungry Continue reading Quick Black Bean, Tomato & Corn Soup
“Do you have a kinder, more adaptable friend in the food world than soup? Who soothes you when you are ill? Who refuses to leave you when you are impoverished and stretches its resources to give a hearty sustenance and cheer? Who warms you in the winter Continue reading Curried Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup
A Most Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Delicious 2012 to All!New Year’s Day was quite special this year as we celebrated a milestone birthday for my husband with a small gathering of friends. Although small, it’s not in my make up to have a simple party Continue reading Spicy Peanut Sauce
The truism to be mindful of what we eat is especially important on and around New Year’s Day, as it may affect our fortunes throughout the year. So goes the thought and traditions of many cultures around the world regarding which foods to eat and which to avoid. Certain foods, such as legumes and leafy greens Continue reading Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad
Peanut . . . Peanut Butter!I love peanut butter and I am not alone. We Americans annually eat 700 million pounds—that’s just over 2 pounds per person per year! Good thing that peanuts, having the qualities of both nuts and legumes Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies—Gluten-Free, Honey-Sweetened, Crisp & Chewy
A Pan for Almost EverythingGreat pots and pans make cooking so much more enjoyable. For a number of months I had been admiring a certain All Clad simmer/sauté pan—the perfect size, 12 inches, with high (5 ¾ inch) sides and a lid Continue reading Long-Cooked Green Bean, Tomato & Chickpea Stew
