It is so satisfying to me to make something hearty, healthy, and delicious from ingredients I always have on hand. This recipe can be made from items you can keep in your pantry, with just a few items from the produce department (and if you are like me, you usually have at least one onion and one sweet potato on hand anyway). The optional bit of ... view more
How to: Roast Peppers
While roasted peppers are easily found in stores and are great in a pinch, if you find fresh peppers at a decent price, it is more cost-effective and healthy to prepare them yourself. They will also taste fresher - and there is no substitute for that! Turn on the broiler in your oven and set a rack 4 to 5" below. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; ... view more
Warm Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Salad
With my first bite of this dish, I had the distinct feeling that I had just found my way out of a side dish funk - a funk that I did not even know I had been in. Warm Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Salad Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins Author: myutensilcrock.com Ingredients 2 sweet ... view more
How to: Peel and Seed a Tomato
As soon as I learned this technique, I immediately didn't know how I had ever used a raw tomato with seeds before. This technique requires a few minutes of prep time, but I find it is worth it for some dishes. All you need is a tomato, a serrated knife, and a small pot filled with water deep enough to cover the tomato. You should also have a bowl ... view more
Red Pepper – Eggplant Dip
Is there any better appetizer than a dish that is both healthy and full of flavor? This recipe is another Cooking Club Classic (Hostess: TK; Theme: Mediterranean Tapas; Date: 03.04.12). I make it all the time - when I see red peppers next to eggplants in the produce section, I cannot help myself! Add a tomato and you are most of the way there. ... view more
Pumpkin-Gruyère Focaccia
This recipe is a Cooking Club Classic (Hostess: TK; Theme: Pumpkin; Date: 10.15.06). I look forward to each fall, when I buy a sugar pumpkin or two, and prepare pumpkin puree to have on hand and bake a few dishes. Although the recipe is titled "focaccia," it is not at all like a traditional focaccia with herbs and tomatoes and fingerprint ... view more