These are addictive. Try dipping them in Sorghum Soy Aioli (page 29). For a side dish, brush the sweet potatoes with butter instead of oil before roasting. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutes Makes 8 servings 4 large sweet potatoes (preferably unpeeled), cut...
Years ago, at a bed and breakfast where I worked, the chef set out a small bowl of thin gingersnap cookies next to the Brie on every cheese platter. After one taste of the combo, I was hooked. Thin crumbly Swedish ginger snaps pair better than the thicker, hard ones....
Soaking the eggplant in heavily salted water works wonders. The salt draws out the bitterness and leaves behind a pleasant, fresh taste. The overall texture of the cooked eggplant will be simultaneously firm and creamy. Use this technique before preparing any eggplant...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 8 to 10 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Orzo is the Italian word for barley. In the past, this rice-sized pasta was made from barley. Nowadays, it is made from wheat semolina. It is a light pasta option that pairs well with tons of...
PREP: 20 minutes + overnight soaking of beans | COOK: 1 hour 40 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings The black beans in this side dish not only impart a satisfying texture but they also pair perfectly with the bold Cuban spices. Onions and bell peppers add a crunch to...
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1½-cup servings Pomelo is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. Iэve included it here as a balancing flavor against the bitterness of arugula, radicchio and endive. With the addition of avocado you've got a smooth,...
PREP: 20 minutes + 2 hours | COOK: 25 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Masala literally means a spicy mixture. In this recipe, the combination works perfectly with tandoori tofu. Tandoori means food cooked in a tandoor, or cylindrical clay oven. You'll find lots of...
If you have not used kohlrabi before, give it a go. Its flavour hovers between cabbage, radish and broccoli and it looks like … errrrm … kohlrabi. It is technically an autumn vegetable but you can get hold of it earlier – it’s just a bit smaller. It can be eaten...
Heirloom Orca beans have clearly been an inspiration to cooks and gardeners. In addition to the whale-reference name, the legumes are also called vaquero (which means cowboy in Spanish) and calypso beans. Creamy and starchy, Orca beans work well in hearty soups and...
This festive Mexican dish can be customized to suit your flavor preferences or what’s on hand in your fridge. Use a mild salsa for younger palates, or experiment with a different cheese, such as mozzarella.YIELD: SERVES 62 15.5-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and...
