Category Archives: Cooking

Refrigerator Pickles

A next door neighbor gave me a few cucumbers and hot peppers today. Still having a couple cucumbers hanging on their vines I wanted to preserve these so  I made a quick batch of refrigerator pickles. These are so easy to make (and you can make them with almost any vegetable). Combine the vegetables andContinue reading “Refrigerator Pickles”

Refrigerator Pickles

A next door neighbor gave me a few cucumbers and hot peppers today. Still having a couple cucumbers hanging on their vines I wanted to preserve these so  I made a quick batch of refrigerator pickles. These are so easy to make (and you can make them with almost any vegetable). Combine the vegetables andContinue reading “Refrigerator Pickles”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe

Things on the bike; all the ingredients for tomato sauce: 4 quarts fresh tomatoes (click here to see them)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 small onions4 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper2 cups chicken broth1 bunch fresh basil (This is a simple butContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe

Things on the bike; all the ingredients for tomato sauce: 4 quarts fresh tomatoes (click here to see them)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 small onions4 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper2 cups chicken broth1 bunch fresh basil (This is a simple butContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#346)…and a quick recipe”

Cold Food

Like much of the the nation it was hot again today in Buffalo…sticky, humid hot. I had a medium-sized party at work and thankfully much of the food was cold…great for a hot day. Two of the courses–Gazpacho and Salade Nicoise–are also two of my favorite summertime foods. For this reason I thought I’d shareContinue reading “Cold Food”

Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things

Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods, and like most foods they taste best when eaten within the constraints of their season…now, of course, is tomato season. Anyhow, below is a simple recipe for tomato quiche that is part of an article I recently wrote for Artvoice. It’s an exceedingly recipe to prepare and theContinue reading “Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things”

Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things

Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods, and like most foods they taste best when eaten within the constraints of their season…now, of course, is tomato season. Anyhow, below is a simple recipe for tomato quiche that is part of an article I recently wrote for Artvoice. It’s an exceedingly recipe to prepare and theContinue reading “Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things”

Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool

As many of you know I cook for a living. And as many people around the country and the world currently know: it is hot outside, really hot. So on my day off today the last thing I wanted to do, like any cook–professional or not–is heat up the kitchen. But, on the other hand,Continue reading “Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool”

Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool

As many of you know I cook for a living. And as many people around the country and the world currently know: it is hot outside, really hot. So on my day off today the last thing I wanted to do, like any cook–professional or not–is heat up the kitchen. But, on the other hand,Continue reading “Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool”

Comfort Food

I really believe I can–and have–eaten nearly any vegetable cooked in olive oil and garlic (and chicken broth) and tossed with pasta. This is one of my favorite comfort foods. Below is the classic recipe with broccoli, but tonight I made it with fresh fava beans, caramelized cauliflower, and whole grain penne; I also addedContinue reading “Comfort Food”

Employee Meal 6.23.11 (Spiced Hummus and Baba Ghanouj with Caramelized Onions)

Hummus and Baba Ghanouj are two of my favorite warm-weather recipes, and the kitchen was steaming today so I made them for lunch. They are so easy to make and at the same time so satisfying. They’re also really versatile and I tend to change the recipes every time I make them. Below are basicContinue reading “Employee Meal 6.23.11 (Spiced Hummus and Baba Ghanouj with Caramelized Onions)”

Employee Meal 6.23.11 (Spiced Hummus and Baba Ghanouj with Caramelized Onions)

Hummus and Baba Ghanouj are two of my favorite warm-weather recipes, and the kitchen was steaming today so I made them for lunch. They are so easy to make and at the same time so satisfying. They’re also really versatile and I tend to change the recipes every time I make them. Below are basicContinue reading “Employee Meal 6.23.11 (Spiced Hummus and Baba Ghanouj with Caramelized Onions)”

Lebanese-Style Chicken and Brown Rice

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It’s one that I grew up with and it’s also one which I shall never tire of. I’ve posted it–or variations of it–on numerous occasions, but because I believe it is so delicious and easy to make I thought I’d post it again. The main difference betweenContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken and Brown Rice”

Lebanese-Style Chicken and Brown Rice

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It’s one that I grew up with and it’s also one which I shall never tire of. I’ve posted it–or variations of it–on numerous occasions, but because I believe it is so delicious and easy to make I thought I’d post it again. The main difference betweenContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken and Brown Rice”

Employee Meal 6.8.11

Caramelized vegetables with hand-mixed toasted curry tossed with steamed brown rice. Simple Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon groundContinue reading “Employee Meal 6.8.11”

Employee Meal 6.8.11

Caramelized vegetables with hand-mixed toasted curry tossed with steamed brown rice. Simple Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon groundContinue reading “Employee Meal 6.8.11”

Chilled Blueberry Soup with Espresso, Triple Sec, and Yogurt Garnish

This is a very simple and refreshing warm-season soup that is both refreshing and nourishing. I do not have a typed recipe for this (though I do have pictures) and these are the ingredients that I used: Orange juice, coffee, triple sec, sugar, a small amount of cornstarch, heavy cream, yogurt, and of course freshContinue reading “Chilled Blueberry Soup with Espresso, Triple Sec, and Yogurt Garnish”

Chilled Blueberry Soup with Espresso, Triple Sec, and Yogurt Garnish

This is a very simple and refreshing warm-season soup that is both refreshing and nourishing. I do not have a typed recipe for this (though I do have pictures) and these are the ingredients that I used: Orange juice, coffee, triple sec, sugar, a small amount of cornstarch, heavy cream, yogurt, and of course freshContinue reading “Chilled Blueberry Soup with Espresso, Triple Sec, and Yogurt Garnish”