From the monthly archives:

September 2007

The best buttermilk pancakes

September 29, 2007

It’s hard to believe that I’ve spent the last 20-something years making whole-wheat, no-fat pancakes. I won’t tell you that they taste bad, because they taste quite good. Especially with some homemade raspberry preserves. But they’re the kind of things you can just pick up and pop in your mouth; they’re pretty [...]

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A sweet sort of salad and a holiday dinner

September 28, 2007

On the first night of Sukkot (the Jewish holiday where we build funny booths and, if we’re good, live in them for a week), I made a brisket so finger-lickin’ that none was left over for sandwiches. Truthfully, I never plan recipes in advance, and I’m not one for precise measurements (as you may have [...]

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Stuffed Squash Blossoms with ricotta, cheddar, baby squash, sausage and chili

September 26, 2007

Being that it’s summer and zucchini is in abundance, these little numbers have been popping up all over the place. I’ve been wanting to make these for quite some time now, but hadn’t quite settled on a recipe for the filling. I’ve seen any number of variations, from plain white or cotija cheese to corn-laced [...]

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Pesto, two ways

September 25, 2007

When I first learned to make pesto, it was “dump everything in the cuisinart and pulse.” I’m still of the philosophy that if you have good indregients, that method is just fine. However, when Heidi over at 101 cookbooks posted about making pesto like an Italian grandmother, I knew I’d have to try it [...]

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Yummy pics from my travels….and welcome!

September 19, 2007

Really, those things are in reverse order: first, welcome to my new blog! After years of loyally reading and shamelessly admiring others’ food blogs, I’ve decided to join the fun. With absolutely no promises about what this blog will or won’t contain, my guess is that I’ll blog about anything and everything food-related, including but [...]

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"Your hands are the best kitchen tool" — ha.

September 16, 2007

Imagine my surprise when, as I was leaving my parents’ house, I spotted a big, unmistakable box in their basement.
It most certainly wasn’t empty.
I knew my mom’s kitchenaid was upstairs (being used that very moment, in fact, to mix her challah dough), so this big box downstairs must contain…..another kitchenaid!
Indeed, after just one round of [...]

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Butternut Squash and Creamed-Spinach Gratin

September 1, 2007

This dish is rich and satisfying without being super heavy. The butternut squash lends sweetness, while Parmesan cheese gives it a salty, crunchy bite. It’s also good-to-go for gluten-free folks.
Butternut Squash and Creamed-Spinach Gratin
adapted from Gourmet
3 pounds fresh spinach, stems discarded, or 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen leaf spinach, thawed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for [...]

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Eggplant Involtini with Feta

September 1, 2007

This dish is a classic in our house: I love serving it to company or just popping a couple from the fridge into the microwave for a last-minute dinner alone. It’s a great alternative to lasagna, and gluten-free to boot.
Eggplant Involtini with Feta
adapted from Nigella Lawon
2-3 large eggplants, cut lengthwise in thin slices
3 cups [...]

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