What do you do when you have a bunch of odds and ends in your refrigerator? Why, you make dumplings, of course. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and you’ve got some of the most satisfying dumplings you’ve ever tasted. I made these one night when I had half a package [...]
Who says grilling is only for summertime? Sometimes, there’s nothing better than crowding around a hot grill outdoors in the chilly air. I made this mixed grill of poultry and seafood last winter, and as temperatures in the Bay Area hover around freezing, it’s time to pull out this recipe again. Feel free to experiment [...]
I don’t eat turkey very often, but chicken can get boring and I was in the mood for something different. If I was going to tackle turkey, I knew I had to choose a recipe that would keep the meat moist and juicy. This dish, adapted from a Gourmet magazine recipe, was exactly what I [...]
It’s not asparagus season but I’m craving them anyway. I made this dish a few months ago and while the chicken came out too dry, the asparagus were perfect. I’ve adjusted the method for juicier chicken from this recipe adapted from Bon Appetit. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided 1 eggs 1 tablespoon Dijon [...]
I know, I know. It’s not summer anymore. Thanksgiving is but a few weeks away and here I am posting about the ultimate summer dish: BLTs. I made them a few weeks ago and with the uncannily warm weather we’re having this week, I can’t help but crave these again: Ingredients: 8 slices applewood-smoked turkey [...]