Everyone's talking politics, and meanwhile, I'm just over here cooking with my Korean pears. ;-) When I introduced you to these beauties from Melissa's Produce on Monday, it was to tell you how delicious they are and because they will be starring in all my recipes this week.In this Asian-Style Slaw, the Korean pear … [Read more...]
Sardinian Pasta Recipe with Fried Eggs
Though not a super authentic version, this Sardinian Pasta Recipe does embody some wonderful Italian flavors, it includes tasty, salty sardines and is named after the Island of Sardinia. I think a traditional Sardinian pasta dish usually includes saffron and sausage. And by "I think," I mean it's an educated … [Read more...]
Roasted Pepper Potato Soup with Smoky French Fries
A little math equation for you: favorite, fresh flavors . . . plus wonderful textures . . . plus a bit of warming spices equals . . . a delicious and perfect puréed soup! That's exactly what's going one here. Sweet, smoky peppers . . . plus potato . . . plus a bit of cumin and chipotles equals . . . Roasted … [Read more...]
Spicy Mayan Hot Chocolate with Red Savina Habanero Peppers
This is one hot chocolate that I would not serve to my kids. Oh no -- this fiery H-O-T-hot chocolate is for the grown-up palate only. Melissa’s Red Savina Habanero is one of the hottest chile peppers in the world! In the world! And it's this pepper that makes this hot chocolate unique and so … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole
Gluten-Free Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole is rich, hearty, packed with smoky flavors, and oh-so-delicious! It's perfect for brunch or along side a chili or a salad for dinner.I'm having a Hatch Chile Festival. In my kitchen. (This is not to be confused with the enormous Hatch Chile festival going on Labor Day … [Read more...]
Roasted Hatch Chile Bacon and Eggs Recipe
This Roasted Hatch Chile Bacon and Eggs recipe is over-the-top delicious for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It's the perfect way to celebrate Hatch Chile season!At the moment, Hatch chile peppers are to the culinary world what skinny jeans are to the fashion world. They're hot! Hatch Chiles are a prized New … [Read more...]
How to Roast and Peel a Pepper: A Photographic Guide
This red pepper is delicious. It's fresh, sweet and crunchy. Now let's roast it and turn it into something rich, smoky, and soft. It's also delicious -- in a different way. There are a few different ways to roast a pepper -- my technique of choice for large peppers is on a stove burner. Off we go. Place the … [Read more...]
Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries
Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries are a scrumptious snack, appetizer or side. They're subtly spicy, wonderfully smoky, and are crisped to perfection with cheese. I made these Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries on a whim. Turns out it was the best whim ever. I was craving French fries -- not just any French … [Read more...]
