Chioggia Beet Salad & Red Beet Pesto There’s a good argument to be made that summer cooking is more about not cooking or cooking as little as possible. Why heat up the kitchen, or work up a sweat? Chioggia beets fit right in with the no-heat approach to summer eating. Sometimes called candy cane or […]
Herbs Make Everything Taste Better
April 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Carrot Top Pesto with Basil & Marcona Almonds Herbs popping up in the garden are a welcome sign of spring. In my northwest home there’s parsley, thyme, oregano, chives, and mint. Just in time! In winter, I lean heavily on a frozen stash of herb-based pestos and sauces, and the supply is dwindling. My first […]
The World of Pasta Grows Beyond Wheat
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Asparagus-Basil Pesto Move over wheat – the action in the pasta world is with “alternatives” made from vegetables, legumes, quinoa and grains like rice and corn. These alternative pastas are only about 2% of the pasta category, but their growth is remarkable, up 19% annually. Compare that to traditional wheat pasta, a “low growth” category, […]
Radish Leaf Pesto
April 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
Radishes are moving beyond the relish tray. More and more home cooks and chefs use them as a vegetable – steamed, sautéed, stir-fried and more. Last night I dined at Artusi in Seattle and this extraordinary fresh sturgeon with a garlic confit sauce was served with lightly cooked French breakfast radishes. In […]
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