organizing my most useful kitchen tools
At this month's Cooking Club, I acquainted myself with a propane grill at a good old-fashioned barbecue in AWP's backyard. My apartment building has a community grill on the roof, and I had not made much use of it - until now. Yes, the success of this bread has made me want to grill. For Cooking Club, I selected to make Grilled Flatbreads; we ... view more
I just got so excited when I remembered I had some of these Cookie Dough Bites in the fridge. Happy Saturday to me! I will admit that I am guilty of sneaking bites of dough before a batch of cookies goes in the oven. I would venture that you are, too. I think about the raw egg, and kind of worry about it, but that dough just sings a siren song, ... view more
I have a friend who always thinks I am playing a prank on her. It is comical to me at this point - it has been going on for over a decade. I do not know what I did to make her so skeptical, but other than maybe a surprise birthday gift or two (and my generally jocular nature), she has no reason to believe I would ever mislead her. I never have - ... view more
al·che·my [al-kuh-mee], n. 1. a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir of life. 2. any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, ... view more
For those occasions when fresh roasted asparagus needs an extra little sparkle, try this crunchy, salty topping. I love cooking with panko - if you have not tried it yet, this is your chance. This Japanese-style bread crumb consists of larger, crispier pieces that will stay light when you cook with them rather than getting soggy or cakey. And do ... view more
I blinked and almost missed it: asparagus season! Asparagus is a spring vegetable, which is something you may only realize if you frequent local farmer's markets - in grocery stores, it is pretty much always in season. In honor of this unique vegetable, let's fire up the oven! Preheat the oven to 400 or 425 - anywhere in there works! To prepare ... view more
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