When it comes to beans, people often feel like they need to be extra, paired with many ingredients, and fussed over—often feeling that beans have no flavor. However, when given just a bit of love (like in these brothy beans), the taste and texture of beans are unmatched. THE MAGIC OF BROTHY BEANS Cooking beans… […]
This is a post that was originally created for Casual Zine. Pizza has become a weekly tradition in our house while being at home over the past year. It’s what I look forward to making each week. It’s also the thing I get the most questions about, so I figured it was time to put… […]
One of my major weaknesses in gardening is over-planting cherry tomatoes. I let my fear of not having enough cherry tomatoes take over, and before I know it, I’m overwhelmed with tomatoes. What’s a girl to do? Well, one thing to be done is cook this lovely roasted tomato component that can be used as… […]
A certain kind of magic happens when you combine vegetables with a bit of binding and fry them until golden and crisp. Think of a solid okonomiyaki with cabbage, a hearty potato latke, a crispy pakora, or these delightful corn fritters. The combination always hits the spot. MY CORN FRITTER CRITERIA While I’ll gladly eat… […]
I love a solid garnish to use as something to draw your eye to a dish. And, while some say I over garnish, it is an easy way to not only visually dress up a meal but add a bit of flavor that doesn’t get lost in the cooking process. This can be as simple… […]