Despite the name of this recipe, there’s actually not such a thing as vegetable stock. By definition, stock is made from simmering bones in water. No bones? Then it’s broth. So, let us commence with vegetable broth. In my own kitchen, I collect and save the trimmings from the … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Vegetable Stock
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Recipe: How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
by Kathleen Flinn Learning to make stock is a kitchen fundamental. Given that a quart of stock averages $2.25 in the supermarket, it's a worthwhile investment to learn to make it on your own. This is especially true if you're a fan of roast chicken, either homemade or … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
If you want to learn how to make gumbo, you have to start by understanding that there isn't a single recipe or any "right" ingredients. As Chuck Taggart of the GumboPages notes, "There are as many variations on gumbo as there are Louisianians." I'm here to show you how to make … [Read more...] about How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
I love the pairing of white beans and greens. When the weather turns chilly, it offers a flavor or sunny southern France or Tuscany. When the pandemic hit, I bought cases of white beans, and let's just say, we ate a lot of white bean soup and stews as their sell-by dates loomed. … [Read more...] about Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
Recipe: Risotto 101
Question: I am looking for good, super flexible budget-friendly things to cook while sheltering at home. A friend mentioned risotto. My store was sold out of the usual rice to make it. Can I make it with other rice? What other things can I substitute? There are only two of us, so … [Read more...] about Recipe: Risotto 101
