I've got a little confession to make. Until last week I'd never had brussels sprouts. No, this wasn't a case of childhood resistance hanging on way too long. I'd just never had them put in front of me. I didn't know, until my wife said we should get some, that they were miniature cabbages. And since I recently discovered I like boiled cabbage -- thanks again to the wife -- that means I've got an easy new side dish. Wait, did I say easy? I meant drop dead simple. … [Read more...]
How To Make Spinach Salad, Take 2
March 19, 2009 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
Fall was a time for a warm spinach salad. Now that the weather is improving a bit, I got a hankering* for a cool version of that salad. This has the same bacon balsamic dressing and red onions, but the rest goes a different direction. * I believe that's the first time I've ever used the word "hankering". … [Read more...]
How To Make Crustless Apple Pie
March 18, 2009 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
A couple of weeks ago I showed how to make whipped cream, and pointed you to Dinneen's site for the crustless apple pie recipe. If you've been waiting for the step-by-step photos I normally include, here they are. … [Read more...]
Too Much Bread, Not Enough Countertop
March 15, 2009 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
My wife has been working for years to perfect her Irish soda bread recipe. And every year we make more of it for more friends and family. This is what happens when you do 13 loaves of bread in 2 hours with not enough counter space. … [Read more...]
Slicing Your Own Roast Beef
March 12, 2009 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
I mentioned a couple of days ago that I like slicing my own roast beef rather than buying it the deli. Here's part 2 of that roast. … [Read more...]