Watermelon Basil Granita
I can't count the number of times I've seen recipes for granitas on the Food Network website and scoffed at them, thinking they'd be a waste of time. Of course, as I almost always am when I decide to dislike something based on nothing factual, I was wrong. I finally decided … [Read More]
Baked Plantains
I think I figured out what my (blogging) problem is: I've been making really simple things and I haven't felt like I should put them up. Sometimes I get caught up in the idea that 'good' cooking is and I focus on things with a lot of ingredients or steps or that sounds … [Read More]
Balsamic Strawberries with Basil
I don't like basil very much. I don't know why, but it's never been an herb of which I've been too fond. A few weeks ago I was sent a potted basil plant in my Boston Organics box, so I decided I better get over myself and put the plant to use. First, I [of course] made … [Read More]
Tapas Party!
Let it be known that I'm not above shilling for companies in exchange for wine and cookbooks: I recently won a 'house party' from Tapena, a company that makes Spanish wines. Tapena kindly sent me an Amex gift card for wine and a box of decorations and favors for my guests. I … [Read More]
Honey-Rosemary Carrots and Parsnips
I've been in a cooking funk lately. I think I've just been bored with what I've been making and haven't really gotten into planning weekly menus around my Boston Organics delivery every week. The one big flaw in my cooking is that I rarely (properly) plan ahead for it. That … [Read More]
