Cuisine Rapide by Pierre Franey was one of the first cookbooks I ever owned. Geez, it might even be THE first. My family watched him on PBS a zillion years before the Food Network existed. His appeal was much like Julia’s – he didn’t take himself too seriously, was unassuming and his food was uncomplicated [...]
This is the potato salad I grew up eating. My mom always made this and I never tired of it. The recipe comes from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. I’ve adapted it slightly by omitting the wine and adding more scallions, but otherwise this is all Julia. French Potato Salad Print [...]
So here’s another side for your holiday cookout. This one is barely a recipe. The dried beans get cooked and then you stir in a container of Joe’s Soups Pesto. Here’s another shortcut – I didn’t soak the beans before I cooked them. I typically do, but Greg reminded me that these beans are so [...]
Our first summery holiday is creeping up. Memorial Day is Monday May 27th and I’ve got a few recipes to share for your long weekend. This simple coleslaw is inspired by a recipe I found in the New York Times archives. I like the tang of the yogurt and subtle bite of the ramps [...]
Tempeh, why it’s good: it’s a cultured food, therefore gut friendly and a fermented food, again gut friendly has a serious amount of protein user friendly is nutrient dense a good source of fiber it’s a good choice for people avoiding gluten it’s delicious Some people who have a tough time digesting soy in the [...]
