Those old ice cube trays now sitting in storage can be used for so many new ideas… You can make up a batch of pesto, fill with your cold unused brewed coffee, use your food processor to finely mince fresh garlic, squeeze fresh lemon juice, etc., etc. The list can be as long as your […]
Archive | October, 2014
Stuffed Artichoke with Tomatoes and Panko
Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables and they are so versatile. Growing up in an Italian family, stuffed artichokes were a holiday staple. My Grandmother would stuff them dry and then pack them into the pressure cooker. She was a master at this. I do remember though, being over at a family friend’s house […]
Spice and Herb Substitutions
Sometimes you can find yourself ready to cook a recipe, but you’re missing a key spice or herb. Here’s a quick spice and herb substitutions chart to help you out. Some of these spices are exotic and hard to come by and you’re not sure you’ll use them enough to warrant purchasing them. This substitution […]