This is another one of those recipes that's so easy you wonder why we buy this pre-made. Two ingredients and 15 minutes work, and it's better than anything in a can. Courtesy of my mother-in-law, Nancy. … [Read more...]
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How To Make Tzatziki Sauce
October 21, 2008 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
Don't be the only one who eats this. If you're on a date, or cooking for a significant other, make sure you both have some. Otherwise there'll be no kissing going on. Your breath will reek. Oh, it's totally worth it, but no one will want to be around you for the rest of the day. … [Read more...]
How To Make Pico de Gallo
October 15, 2008 (Updated March 23, 2014) by
Pico de gallo is not salsa. It looks like mostly the same ingredients, and it is. But the proportions are completely different. This is not a sauce -- salsa is just the Spanish word for sauce, after all -- it's more like a salad. A fresh, zesty, simple salad that is great on its own, and makes lots of other dishes even better. … [Read more...]
Scrambled Eggs With Prosciutto, Take 2
October 6, 2008 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
I know I just did this last month. But really, it's so good you've just got to try it. If you're lucky your deli has a meat grinder, or your butcher carries prosciutto. Unfortunately my deli doesn't, and my butcher doesn't. Fortunately for me I've got my own meat grinder, so I can grind my own prosciutto bits. I won't tell you it's worth the cost of a meat grinder just for these eggs, but if someone asks what you want for Christmas ... … [Read more...]
How To Pepare Bulk Garbanzo Beans
October 1, 2008 (Updated March 23, 2014) by
I'll admit right up front, I'm not sure I'm going to do this one again. Sure, these garbanzos are better than canned. But 12-hours-of-lead-time better? I'm not sure about that. Maybe I'll try some in soup. Hmm ... time to go look up some recipes ... Oops, sorry, drifted off for a second there. So anyway, if you don't mind starting on dinner before you've had breakfast, here's how to do it. … [Read more...]
