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Day 3 of the Hunger Challenge: Chicken, Cabbage and Carrots
Carrots rarely take the culinary center stage. They’re left to supporting roles or token walk-ons as snacks or as an ensemble effort on a crudité tray. All cooks, not just those on a budget, should give them another chance at … Continue reading
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Deviled Eggs & Thai Curry: Day 2, Hunger Action Week Challenge
Tofu is widely regarded with suspicion by those on low-income budgets as it can smack of sprout-loving vegans, but I think it’s often overlooked. It’s high in protein, low in fat, endlessly versatile and inexpensive, about $1.50 a pound, or … Continue reading
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Recipe: Fragrant salmon cakes with avocado basil dressing
If you live in Seattle, it’s nearly required by state law to eat wild salmon during the summer. Lately, I’ve been grilling more than we need in order to use the leftovers for these fragrant salmon cakes that I developed … Continue reading
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Recipe testers wanted. Bad cooks welcome.
I’m hoping that the name of my second book says it all: Changing Courses: A Mission to Get People Off the Couch and into the Kitchen. Like my last book, this is a memoir with recipes. This time, instead of … Continue reading
Julia Child makes an omelette
A chef at Le Cordon Bleu once said, “Once a person learns to make an omelette, he will never go hungry.” His point was that even if a person is poor or rushed for time, an omelette can be made for … Continue reading
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Grandma’s yeast pacakes
My mother has been experimenting with various recipes in an attempt to replicate my Swedish great-grandmother’s yeast pancakes. My mother says that her grandmother woke at dawn and made pancakes; if you slept in, you didn’t get any. Apparently, the … Continue reading
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The Curious Revelations of Olde Cookbooks
As part of my research for the second book, I’ve been reviewing some old-time cookbooks. This morning, I’m looking at some that belonged to Lisa’s grandmother. Vintage cookbooks offer an interesting snapshot of the culinary trends and habits of their … Continue reading
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Recipe: Spicy Creole Shrimp with Pasta
So before I left for New York, I spent some time retesting dishes for the upcoming Bed & Bookfest at the Skamania Lodge organized by Kim Ricketts Events. Since the weekend takes place right after Mardi Gras and Creole/Cajun dishes … Continue reading
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Recipe: Pasta with olives, tomatoes and tuna
This is a cheap and easy meal to craft from pantry staples. The tuna bumps up the protein quotient, but it’s optional. You can use fresh or canned tomatoes, but if you use the latter, be sure to drain them … Continue reading
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Hunger Week: Braised pork with cabbage, tomatoes and pasta
First, you’ll want to do a simple braise of the pork. Braise simply means to simmer in a bit of liquid with a tight cover to keep in the steam. It’s a vital lesson to learn to utilize inexpensive cuts … Continue reading
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