Sometimes making a meal can be a real pain. You’re tired, the kids are screaming and you don’t feel like cooking. But fast food is not an option (again) and you want your family to eat a healthy meal. This pasta takes only about 20 minutes to make and is sure to make everyone happy, […]
Flavorful Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a wonderful and versatile fruit that we enjoy year round. But should we enjoy them year round, as they are so much better when they are in season between June and September. How many times have you eaten a tomato that was tasteless and bland? That is because it was probably grown in […]
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Local Harvest Champions a Sustainable World
Local Harvest is a great resource for cooks and anyone interested in sourcing locally grown foods in their communities. According to their website you can find farmer’s markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies. When you get to […]
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Spring Lamb with Fresh Herb Rub
Spring is here, and nothing symbolizes this more than lamb. You either love it or hate it, and I am a lover. Sometimes I find it hard to reconcile the fact that I am eating that cute, furry animal, but then my taste buds take over, and I go into denial. I haven’t eaten veal […]
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Braised Oxtails – A Poor Man’s Meat That is Rich
Oxtails? That is often how people react when I mention cooking oxtails. What are they exactly? An oxtail is actually the tail of a steer, which means they are beef. An oxtail has a large bone, and is very gelatinous,which makes them perfect for stewing or braising. They are also often used for making stock. […]
