This is as much a method as it is a recipe. In the old days, chickens had more flavor so you could make a good stock with just a chicken. These days, you need some help, although local free range … Continue reading
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Having veal stock in the freezer is the culinary equivalent of money in the bank. One can pull out a cup or two, add it to a pan sauce and voila, an unctuous sauce that does not need thickening and … Continue reading
My birthday was in February. It was a round number year so I thought about a party. But a party in February–we’d all be inside and at the mercy of the weather. A July BBQ was a much better idea. I started … Continue reading
Lately, I’ve been enjoying using up leftovers. Granted, good leftovers require some good dinners as starting points, but that is OK, too. It’s just that after a week of Hannah and her girls and Sarah’s sister Anne, we have a … Continue reading
Given the number of children and grandchildren in my life, you’d think at least one would be interested in cooking. But no. Each one has a passing interest that quickly fades. Perhaps it’s my teaching style. Hopefully not. Anyway, when … Continue reading
Charlotte’s Macaroni and Cheese 1 lb pasta – elbow macaroni, campanelle, cellentani, or other interesting shape that will hold sauce 1 lb extra sharp cheddar cheese 3 TBS flour (that’s tablespoon. Teaspoons are abbreviated tsp, but you knew that, right?) … Continue reading
Roast vegetable season, at least oven roasted, is nearing an end. Once I clean the grill and check the propane, grilled vegetables will begin with roast asparagus. (Gas, I know, but during the week it is incredibly convenient.) However good … Continue reading