Most weekends I like to prepare batches of food I can mix & match for a variety of meals and snacks. I call them my Fundamental Foods. They’re the building blocks of many of my week’s meals. On any given day, here’s what you’ll find in my refrigerator: Cooked Beans Roasted or Grilled Vegetables Cooked Whole Grains Hard-boiled Eggs Iced Tea Sautéed ...Read More...
Is it Monday? Saturday? Wednesday? My schedule has gotten so crazy that if it wasn't for my online calendar, I wouldn't have a clue what day it is. Know what I mean? I still have to eat, though, and I feel better when I eat the good stuff. Time to rely on one of my tricks: ...Read More...
I don't know about you, but I'm losing my mind. Between the big storm, the next big storm and the election, it's a tumultuous time. Yesterday I retreated to the kitchen and cooked, something that always calms me down. Last night's dinner (and tonight's as well) was a deliciously fragrant lamb stew. There's something so ...Read More...
Meet the chef/author John Barricelli at The Seasonal Baker Tasting & Book Signing on Thursday, November 8th from 6:30 - 7:30PM, hosted by Deane's New Canaan showroom and Elm Street Books. Click here for more details. Give yourself something to look forward to in these post-Hurricane Sandy days and crack open a copy of The Seasonal Baker ...Read More...
So many people tell me they don't cook that much because they don't really know how or what to make. Or they make the same meals over and over and over again, and want to shake up their routine. A friend recently asked me how I develop recipes and I thought my process could help ...Read More...
While I'm out this week, I thought I'd give you another look at how I use my Fundamental Foods. ********** Last week, I talked about Fundamental Foods - ingredients I prepare on Sunday to enjoy during the week. Here's exactly what I made last week: black rice quinoa roasted vegetables (mushrooms, sweet potatoes, parsnips, shallots) sautéed broccoli rabe sautéed kale beans bell pepper slices leeks ...Read More...
It's been a busy couple of weeks. I'm playing catch-up from having the flu last week, and I'm in a workshop most of this week. I refuse to let my eating slide, however. Every weekend I like to prepare batches of food I can mix & match for a variety of meals and snacks. I ...Read More...
I think "What's for dinner?" is the most common question in the English language. Make it easy tonight by checking out some of these yummy recipes: Citrus Basil Fish Stuffed Baked Potatoes Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad White Bean & Swiss Chard Stew What's for dinner at your house tonight?
