Posts Tagged ‘red’

Spinach & Beet Lasagna

I may have insulted one of the growers from the farmer’s market once. She was explaining how she has an heirloom variety of beets and how they had tasted different than regular beets, although she wasn’t able to fully articulate how. Apparently I wasn’t able either when I asked if...
September 6th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

No Hot Soup For You.

Cold soup? Ew. I never would have thought to eat something like THAT. But that was before a trip to New York where I’d stood in a line, a long line; could you even imagine, in New York? However, I was prepared, I had my money ready, but I still couldn’t decide. I was at Al’s Soup Kitchen...
August 28th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Sour | Read More

Five Things And A Basket Of Peaches – Part Five

So what could be a better way to end a collection of five things to make with this seasons incredible peaches than something as classic as a peach cobbler? Made so often, it could be tough deciding on the perfect one, but I think I’ve got it. As most cooking goes, you have to use what you’ve...
August 27th, 2007 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Spaghettini Rustica

I was beginning to feel a little sympathy for all those wonderful tomatoes I’ve been snagging the spotlight from. Over this past week, I’d been a smidge focussed on my overflowing basket of fuzzy peaches. While I cooked and created away, this star of a tomato stared me down from the windowsill....
August 23rd, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Summer Fresh Tomato Sauce

Can’t you just imagine the tomato flavour? Pure as the day it was grown, this no cook sauce is a cinch to make and creates a perfect way to highlight light or stuffed pastas. FRESH TOMATO SAUCE 2 Tomatoes, skinned and seeded 1 Clove Garlic, Puréed pinch of salt 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive...
August 13th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Conchilioni Primavera

If you’re like me, the garden is bursting and the local farmer’s market is a flash with irresistibly bright colours. When I returned home from the market this morning I realized my biggest challenge of the day might be shutting my refrigerator door if I didn’t get to work, so I started...
August 9th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Raspberry Emulsion

Perfect and quick addition to pancakes, swirled into cheesecake and of course, anything chocolate. RASPBERRY EMULSION 1 Cup Raspberries, frozen is fine 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 Cup water 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Heat everything in a saucepan, bringing it to a simmer. Once the sugar has dissolved...
July 10th, 2007 | Photography | Read More