What do Brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms have in common? They were all in my pantry begging to be made into soup. The lentils looked lonely, too, so I threw them into the mix. Hearty soups are best made in the winter, after all, even if the term “winter” doesn’t seem to currently imply [...]
If you grow or make a miniature version of something, people invariably call it cute. Just think of fingernail-sized champagne grapes, baby cherry tomatoes, and the Mini-Cooper. (I’d say the cutest car in the world is the VW Bug, but since it only comes in one size, it doesn’t make the list.) The one jarring [...]
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Great side dishes don’t just taste good, they have the potential to push past their sideline spots to become the main dish. In fact, side dishes are a great way to make use of leftovers, because it’s easy to combine already-cooked vegetables, grains, or meat with freshly cooked ones to create an entirely new meal. [...]
Happy Holidays, everyone! I’m sure you’re getting ready to settle in for good times with family and friends, so today I’ll skip the chatter and just present you with a recipe for easy holiday appetizers that are as delicious as they are elegant. Extra bonus: they’re ready in 10 minutes! Savory Sprout & Parmesan Truffles [...]
I’m probably not alone on this one–don’t we all have unfond childhood memories of Brussels sprouts? I can’t even pin down a reason why. For whatever reason, though, my gaze has always slid right past the neatly-wrapped packages of Brussels sprouts in the market; I didn’t even acknowledge their presence. They had taken up permanent [...]
