I head to the Portland Farmers Market almost every Saturday morning that I am in Portland. And I never miss a little sampling round at Pesto Outside the Box, which produces the most unusual and delectable pestos I’ve ever eaten.
Cannellini Bean Soup with Italian Sausage, Fingerling Potatoes & Broccoli Raab
I know it is officially spring, but the weather is still stubbornly variable–bone-chilling rainy days alternating with spirit-lifting balmy days two to one. Thus, until the local field rhubarb and early strawberries arrive at the Portland Farmers Market, I will continue to rely on winter ingredients and hearty, comforting dishes.
April 20, 2012 By 9 Comments
Ultimate Salted Caramel Pudding (with Butterscotch Pudding Variation)
This post began as a response to repeated requests from a tenacious reader for The Best Ever Butterscotch Pudding (her words). She was impressed with Ultimate Vanilla Pudding (Perfect Stovetop Custard) and Ultimate Chocolate Pudding and wanted the same perfect results with a butterscotch flavor. She had tried a few recipes on the web but was disappointed in the results.
April 8, 2012 By 17 Comments
Farro, Wild Mushroom, Fingerling Potato & Kale Risotto (Farrotto)
Farro has taken Portland, Oregon by storm. I see it on menus all over town. I’m a little late to the party, this being only my third farro post to date, but I plan to make up for it in the months ahead. We have fallen in love with the nutty flavor and chewy texture of this crazy-good-for-you grain, and like the rest of Portland at the moment, can’t seem to get enough of it.
March 25, 2012 By 8 Comments
Cabbage Slaw with Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala & Roasted Peanuts
Maybe it was a month of chocolate recipe testing in February that caused my almost maniacal focus on healthy salads in March. Whatever the reason, I just can’t seem to get enough crispy, crunchy salad.
March 14, 2012 By 12 Comments
My Tabouleh
On a recent lazy Sunday, fired up by a surprising desire to eat healthy, my thoughts wandered to Tabouleh, that Middle Eastern salad of whole grain bulgur wheat, cucumber, tomato, red onion, copious quantities of fresh parsley and mint, and a lemony vinaigrette.
March 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Warm-Spiced Molten Chocolate Cake
I know, I know! Molten Chocolate Cake, or Lava Cake, as it is sometimes called, is so YESTERDAY. I am almost perturbed today when I see one on a dessert menu.
I mean, really, can’t the pastry chef think of SOMETHING ELSE? Haven’t we moved beyond warm, fragrant, oozing, fudgy chocolate soufflé cakes and their requisite ice cream accompaniments?
February 21, 2012 By 7 Comments
Chocolate Ginger Chipotle Stout Cake
I have a confession to make. This is not a new cake. I created it at the tail end of LAST YEAR’S All Chocolate! All Month! celebration, and then in the excitement of planning a slew of new spring recipes, forgot to post it. In fact, I forgot it altogether. Until yesterday.
February 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
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