There is no reason to buy commercially made tortilla chips, when it’s so easy to make your own. And, if you buy the right brand* of fresh corn tortillas, they are far healthier, too. Warm tortilla chips are the perfect accompaniment to Five-Pepper Chili, but I also use them to make homemade nachos (also a great use for leftover chili!). You don’t need any special … Continue reading Warm tortilla chips
Originally published on culturebitch.com, May 12th, 2010 This winter I got really into making mac & cheese from scratch. I’ve tried a few different recipes from various cookbooks, and some are OK, some just mediocre, but the best one yet is in Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Cooking, upon which this recipe is based. One weekend as I was craving this dish, I happened … Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese
Originally published on culturebitch.com, August 6, 2009 One thing I love about where I live is the abundance of farmers’ markets from which to choose. I’m lucky enough to have two during the week right near my office, as well as one a short walk from my house on Saturday mornings, which means from May to October, I can spend much less time at my … Continue reading Ratatouille, reinvented
This is a very flexible chili recipe, and can be different every time you make it. E.g., beef & kidney beans, turkey & black beans, or chicken & white beans…it’s all up to you. This will make enough for four people (or two VERY hungry ones). Can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. In a dutch oven or large pot, heat about 2 … Continue reading Five-Pepper Chili
This recipe came about because I wanted a healthier version of most Swedish meatball recipes I was coming across. Instead of frying them in butter, I bake them (which has the added benefit of being easier, too). I used skim milk throughout (instead of the HEAVY cream most recipes call for), though you could certainly use 2% or whole milk if you prefer, which would … Continue reading Sara’s Swedish Meatballs
Originally published on CultureBitch, October 2009 Like most foodies (which in my definition simply means anyone who loves and appreciates a truly well-cooked meal), I owe a lot to Julia Child. She was an inspiration to many, and continued to entertain, enlighten and encourage many a home cook well into her 80s as she cooked her way through classics and updated dishes alike. Her autobiography, … Continue reading Julia vs. Tony
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