If you are fortunate enough to be dealing with an abundance of fresh tomatoes, this is a beautiful dish for a light supper or for a summer potluck. The crust is rich and nutty and acts as a great balance for the sweetness and acidity of the tomatoes. I used Black Krims, Purple Cherokees, and […]
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Classic Cheese Fondue
Fondue is one of those participatory foods that makes for great party fare, and I find it ideal for New Year’s Eve. It is impossible to avoid chatting up your neighbors while you are all dipping things into molten cheese. Traditional fondue etiquette requires that any woman who drops a tidbit into the cheese must […]
Farmers’ Market Puffed Omelette
This is an impressive way to serve a simple omelette to your family or friends, and a great way to use seasonal vegetables. The dish is baked until puffy and served right out of the pan. It will deflate a bit as it cools, but it retains a really light, delicate texture that works well […]
Asparagus and Artichoke Gratin
Gratins are generally thought of as cold-weather fare, but the technique works beautifully with these spring vegetables. There are a few steps involved here, but do not be dissuaded. It’s pretty simple. My go-to method for steaming asparagus is to remove the woody ends, wash, and wrap in damp paper towels. Microwave for five minutes […]
Red Lentil and Roasted Carrot Spread
This is a favorite dip/spread/soup that you can use in multiple ways. As a dip it is great served warm, with pretzels or pita chips, and as a spread it makes a wonderful wrap with lettuce, cilantro, and avocado. Thin it with a little yogurt and warm it up, and you have an elegant soup. […]
Roasted Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Savory peanut sauce is one of those things that makes absolutely anything taste good. Cardboard? Handful of random leaves? Tree bark? Just drizzle on a little spicy peanut sauce, and you have lunch. If you are not into cardboard, roasted eggplant makes a great vehicle to transfer peanut sauce directly to your mouth. I typically […]
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