This morning I thought about duck fat-fried fingerling potatoes in a rosemary chimichurri. How did I get there? It went something like this… Despite a firm lack of commitment, the weather seems to be trending steadily toward spring, a fact I am reminded of daily by the hyacinths budding in my […]
Georgian Persian Fusion Cauliflower Soup Serves 6 – 8 I developed this recipe for a cooking demo at Washington, DC’s Bazaar Spices combining Persian and Georgian spices. Dry Adjika is Georgia’s answer to Garam Masala. Warm and fragrant with fennel, red pepper and blue fenugreek. Dried black limes are brined and sun-dried […]
Bacon Fried Mushrooms and Potatoes Serves 4-6 You can’t serve brunch without potatoes! Bacon and mushrooms just make it better! With earthy, savory notes from the herbs and a creamy texture created as the stock reduces and is thickened by the potato starch, these aren’t your average hash browns. Serve […]
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. As the air fills your lungs imagine it tasting of mountain balsams or a fresh, cool breeze off the ocean. Feel warm, not-yet-hot sun shining on your face, your eyes protected by impossibly fashionable sunglasses. As you exhale feel every care leaving your […]
Yesterday was my first day back for my fifth season at Eastern Market. My director of operations and baking, Nancy, and I arrived to set up at 8:00 AM. We popped up the tent, attached the skirt to the front tables and lit the propane stove to make some stock for creamy celery […]
Between preference and passion, it is rare that I open a can in the kitchen. Many are loaded with salt and sugar, and most are a poor flavor substitute for fresh. However, while I would argue that avoiding canned goods is generally good shorthand for healthier eating, I don’t shun them […]
The Best Mashed Potatoes Ever! from Jonathan Bardzik on Vimeo. Lean in close, I have a confession to make. I never cared much for mashed potatoes. Really, I could take them or leave them. I’ve tried to fall in love with this prize of dinner tables across America. They just didn’t […]
Easter eggs are like puppies and children. Fun up front with lots of responsibility on the backside. Sure, sitting in a sunny kitchen, watching colorful tablets dissolve like alka seltzer in cups of vinegar and boiling water seems like the start of a magic adventure. Delicately you use the copper […]
“I’ve finally done it!” I exclaimed. “I have come up with a great rutabaga dish.” “No you haven’t,” replied my husband Jason. “Rutabagas are cow feed and taste terrible.” Poor rutabaga, these beautiful, orange-topped root vegetables are a country-mouse-cousin of the turnip. Probably originating in the Netherlands, rutabaga is a […]
The gift of a spaetzle-maker, originally intended for the giver’s daughter – “Honestly, you’re more likely to use it.” – has plagued me for years. It sat in the cupboard leering, challenging me to finally take it from it’s simple, clear plastic wrapping and make a batch of the quickly […]
