This is our first year growing arugula, and I have to say I’m impressed with how easy it is to grow. We planted it a box in early September, and within three days we had sprouts. It required little maintenance, just watering. One thing we’ve learned in the process is that arugula gets more peppery [...]
Chimichurri
October 16, 2008 By 29 Comments
My fondness for chimichurri started back in the early 90s when I was teaching in Colombia. There’s this great restaurant called Andres Carne de Res north of Bogota, and I remember having chimichurri with a steak there. First of all, the steak was one of the best I’d ever tasted (still), the stuffed grilled tomato [...]
Roasted Tomatillo Jalapeno Salsa with Avocado
September 30, 2008 By 12 Comments
Creamy with a kick is what comes to mind when I dip tortillas or lavash into this salsa. The September Daring Bakers challenge required the members to make both lavash and a dip or other condiment to serve with it, and considering our abundance of tomatillos and jalapeños coupled with my utter devotion to avocados, [...]
Roasted Green Tomatillo Salsa
September 22, 2008 By 17 Comments
We didn’t expect our tomatillo plants to grow as large as they did, and Michael was downright skeptical when I brought them home. M: “What kind of tomato is this?” A: “It’s a tomatillo, not a tomato, and we’re going to try growing some this year.” M: “What do you use them for?” A: “Good [...]
Parsley Cilantro Marinade and Dipping Sauce
July 14, 2008 By 4 Comments
We’re breaking away from our current Hawaii programming to bring you the latest Grow Your Own post direct from our summer garden. This marinade is mixed up like a pesto and flavored somewhat like a chimichurri without the extra liquid. Last week I grabbed some fresh parsley and cilantro as well as a few snips [...]
Maple Cranberry Butter
November 20, 2007 By 12 Comments
I’ve had trouble keeping my boys out of this butter! They watched intently as I made it on the stove and kept asking when it would be ready. We have enjoyed it on toast and homemade biscuits and bread, and the boys can hardly keep their spoons or fingers out of it. Hopefully there will [...]
Oven-Roasted Applesauce and Apple Butter
October 11, 2007 By 18 Comments
Homemade applesauce and apple butter are wonderful treats for any age, and my boys particularly love them. I grew up enjoying my grandparent’s homemade apple butter, which they faithfully canned for many years. They are both gone now, and I never did get the recipe from them, but I keep hoping that a relative will [...]
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
May 19, 2007 By 7 Comments
When I’m asked to bring an hors d’oeuvre to a gathering, I always have a momentary feeling of panic. When I entertain I usually don’t spend much time thinking about appetizers because I’m always focused on the main course or dessert, so I strive to keep my appetizers very easy and light. Tapenade definitely falls [...]
Cranberry, Apple, and Ginger Chutney
November 22, 2006 By 1 Comment
In our house, cranberry sauce is a must for a Thanksgiving turkey, and this recipe is very flavorful. The sweet apples provide a nice balance to the tart cranberries, and you can sense the overtones of the ginger but it doesn’t overwhelm. And making this couldn’t be easier, you just put all the ingredients in [...]
How to Make Prepared Horseradish
July 13, 2006 By 54 Comments
I love it in cocktail sauce, but I can’t do it straight. Prepared horseradish is a condiment that I did not have during childhood, although we probably should have grown the plant because it would have cured every cold I ever got. The heady, strong smell of prepared horseradish clears your sinuses pretty quickly. Michael [...]
