Science! And Cast-Iron! And.... SEASONING!
Science! And Cast-Iron! And.... SEASONING!We'll definitely be stripping our pan to try this method of seasoning... Stand by to hear how it turns out!
January 23, 2014
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Touchdown Tacos with Potatoes and Ground Beef
This is a throwback recipe from my childhood, invented by mom, Mary. One night she ran out of the usual players when cooking tacos and came up with the perfect…
January 19, 2014
Spinach Gnocchi Nudi with Vodka Sauce
I used to never like gnocchi. It always felt like a big lump in my stomach and in comparison to the simplicity of pasta, it was a clear second. That all…
January 16, 2014
Mario's Polenta con Funghi
Ever since high school, I've dreamed about the mushroom and polenta dish my mom's Italian boyfriend, Mario, used to make. It was unlike anything I'd tried…
January 8, 2014
Old Friends, a New Year and an Extravagant Thai Feast
Going on five years now, Elliott's friends have been getting together each New Year's to cook an extravagant dinner (usually followed by an adventure to the…
January 1, 2014
Charlotte's Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Kisses
The holiday season is not complete without a heavy dose of peanut butter cookies with chocolate kisses. This recipe has been in Elliott's family for decades…
December 26, 2013
Lazy Day Cassoulet with Slow Roasted Pork
This last Saturday we got a rare treat of having absolutely nothing to do. No school for Elliott, no craft fairs for Carinn, and no errands to run for the…
December 22, 2013
Cold Snap Lasagna with Sausage, Sage, and Squash
Seattle got off pretty easy this last week. Even though our temperatures dropped to the mid-teens three nights straight, we didn't see a flake of snow. It…
December 11, 2013
Winter Detox Salad with Kale and Miso Dressing
Since Thanksgiving was last week and the 30˚ weather is keeping us indoors, we've both been feeling pretty guilty. Then we pulled up the documentary Food…
December 6, 2013
Turnip the Heat: Thanksgiving Gratin with Root Vegetables & Chanterelles
For Thanksgiving this year, it's our job to bring a root vegetable dish to Elliott's family dinner. We both agreed this was a great excuse to resurrect one of…
November 27, 2013
Ooh La La Enchiladas with Chicken, Almonds, and Tomatillo
When I was a kid, my Aunt Rosie made delicious enchiladas with a combination of chicken and almonds. It was probably my first experience eating two things that…
November 23, 2013
Don't Rush the Mushroom Risotto with Black Cod and Beurre Blanc
A few weeks ago we tried some black cod and have been hooked ever since. According to the meat guy at PCC, it's even better for you than salmon. It's so rich…
November 13, 2013