Thai curry sounds exotic and complicated, but in truth it's a quick meal for which you can keep the bulk of ingredients in your pantry or freezer, plus it’s a great option for using up leftovers. If … Continue reading » about Recipe: Easy Thai Curry
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Vinaigrette Basics [video lesson]
Do you have so many bottles of vinaigrette in your fridge that when you open the door it sounds like wind chimes? Vinaigrette is one of the first things that any home cook should master for a couple … Continue reading » about Vinaigrette Basics [video lesson]
Recipe: Salade Niçoise
I first encountered Salade Niçoise in a most embarrassing way -- by reading about it in a cheap romance novel. The scene was typically evocative of a dime store read. A beautiful protagonist … Continue reading » about Recipe: Salade Niçoise
Hungry for Words Podcast
Season 2: Ep 1 – Alana Chernilla
Alana at home Before you listen to this podcast, please know I have a confession. I have long been a fan of Eating from the Ground Up, the no-nonsense love-your-garden blog by Alana Chernilla. I … Listen to the Podcast » about Season 2: Ep 1 – Alana Chernilla
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Cooking in Parchment (video lesson)
Cooking en papillote (French for “parchment”) is a wildly overlooked method of cooking in America. It’s an easy method for a quick weeknight dinner that’s also elegant enough for guests. The smell … Continue reading » about Cooking in Parchment (video lesson)
Recipe: Salmon cakes with avocado basil cream
If you live in Seattle, it’s required by state law to consume wild salmon during the summer. Or, at least it feels that way. Lately, I’ve been grilling more than we need in order to use the leftovers … Continue reading » about Recipe: Salmon cakes with avocado basil cream
