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Infusing Oils

Today we’re going to talk about something that sounds very fancy. You’ll impress your friends so much that you may be inclined to write your own minimalist menus to put on their plates with things like: Organic hanger steak+ Frizzled leeks+Garlic sage oil (More on frizzled leeks in future weeks.) This week we’re going toContinue reading “Infusing Oils”

Pizza with Pesto and Homemade Ricotta

This week, Erin showed you the many beautiful incarnations of pesto. Today we’re going to combine that recipe with two more easy ones to make something delightful — homemade pizza! Yeah, deliveries are still up in many places, but I guarantee you once you make your own pizza you will never want to go backContinue reading “Pizza with Pesto and Homemade Ricotta”

Infinity Pestos

Like most home cooks, I started with recipes from chefs or foodie friends I admired. I bought the exact ingredients called for. I measured them with tablespoons and measuring cups. I followed every step called for, making sure to read all of the instructions before I started. Which means when I first made pesto, itContinue reading “Infinity Pestos”

A Brief Introduction To Congee

Congee is a savory rice porridge that is eaten all over Asia. Also called kayu, juk, among other things, congee is a simple and comforting dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner depending on your mood and/or preparation. What’s wonderful about congee is just how versatile it is. Add bacon and aContinue reading “A Brief Introduction To Congee”

Savory Bread Pudding with Focaccia, Caramelized Onions, and Mushrooms

Do you have left over focaccia from earlier this week? If not, you can always make more and make sure to save about a half of the pan for this delicious savory bread pudding recipe. It’s a take on the classic sweet dessert bread pudding, which is usually served with ice cream or whiskey caramelContinue reading “Savory Bread Pudding with Focaccia, Caramelized Onions, and Mushrooms”

Easy Bread: How to Make Focaccia

You’ve probably heard of everyone you know trying to make and feed a new sourdough starter during the quarantine. While that’s a very noble task, and there are certainly worse things to do than the feeding and care of something living right now, it’s also…a lot for some of us. Especially people who have neverContinue reading “Easy Bread: How to Make Focaccia”

Making Your Own Broth

Why pay top dollar for bone broth when you can make your own AND scare your friends with your terrifying freezer full of bones and carcasses!