Piroshki (not to be confused with pierogi) are individual yeast buns that are popular in Russia and all over Eastern Europe. They can be filled with anything from potatoes and cabbage to cottage cheese and jam. In …
Read MoreThere is nothing wrong with making curries using pre-packaged pastes, but making curry paste from scratch is addictive; the volatile aroma and flavor is at a completely different level. This version of a red curry …
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Most spatulas suck. This spatula, from LamsonSharp, emphatically does not suck.
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A simple custard, baked in ramekins, is one of those recipes that every cook should have in their arsenal. It isn’t at all hard to make, but there are a few ways you can go wrong that leave you with grainy bowls of …
Read MoreWhen I cook from a recipe, I love to see a photo so I know what target I’m aiming for. So I thought I should share with you photos for all of the dishes that didn’t get an image in the cookbook. Click on any photo to …
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I’m often asked “where do you get your inspiration for the recipes?” I love this question because it gives me a chance to talk about all of the different places that ideas come from, but often in generalities. So today, …
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