In case you haven’t noticed by now, Jody and I both love condiments, the more unfamiliar the better. Every year we have to do a major refrigerator purge because the long term residents have moved off the door or the impractical skinny shelf into the space reserved for more temporary tenants like leftovers or fresh …
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Lazy Man’s Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil – It’s all about semolina
If you’ve never had semolina gnocchi you’re in for a treat this week. Drift down to Jody’s notes for an idea of how good they taste, what they are, etc., then come back here for a few more practical comments. Ready? Okay. You probably already have some idea of what gnocchi are (e.g. thimble-sized …
No Fear – Risotto with Sweet Potato, Pancetta and Aged Provolone
Few recipes are as simple to execute and as difficult to explain as risotto. Yet nothing will give your culinary confidence a shot in the arm like learning to make one well. With a little Arborio or Carnaroli rice, an onion and some stock you can set off in a hundred different directions. If you’re …
PC Adventures – Chicken Curry with Carrots and Ginger
After ten days of culinary heavy lifting we thought it was time to lighten things up and make a meal that takes less than 30 minutes to put together–that’s prep and cooking, 30 minutes. Allow me to introduce Chicken Curry with Carrots and Ginger. Recyclable shopping bag to table in 30 minutes. …
The Garum Factory 