Shishitos are a thin-skinned, finger-length, mild and sweet variety of Asian pepper. They are rarely spicy but every once in a while you’ll get one – not five-alarm fire hot, but…
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Category: Snacks
A couple of days ago I made Polenta with Mushrooms and doubled the polenta portion of the recipe. I wanted to have plenty of leftovers. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what to do with leftover polenta.…
I’ve recently purchased the cookbook Franny’s: Simple, Seasonal, Italian (2013 Andrew Feinberg, Francine Stephens, and Melissa Clark). This is one of few cookbooks that I’ve read cover to cover and it…
When I was in college (early 1990s), I often went to my friend’s house for the weekend. Her parents are great cooks. One winter weekend, her parents had returned from…
I love popovers but rarely make them. Popovers are like soufflé muffins or giant gougères. They have a hollow and airy custard-like interior with a crispy exterior and crusty cheese topping. The best…
Spring has finally arrived! Yesterday, we found a few flowers in bloom in our yard. Restaurants are beginning to transition from their winter menus to fresh spring offerings. Food magazines and…
Read More This Sunday’s Afternoon Snack: Pea Crostini with Ricotta
I have an obsession with parmesan cheese and today’s obsession involved a crispy baked version. My husband and I love fondue and our favorite part is at the end when we…
I haven’t had much of a sweet tooth lately and prefer savory cheesy snacks over cookies or chocolate. This afternoon, I was craving Ina Garten’s Parmesan & Thyme Crackers – a recipe I first tried…
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When my husband and I were first married 15 years ago, I tried my hand at gougères – baked savory French pastry puffs made from choux dough and grated cheese. I followed Julia Child’s…
Today marks the 8th snow day this school year. My week sounds a little like that of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Eric Carle) but my version isn’t as cute or amusing. Hopefully it…