Category Archives: Vegetables and Salads Two houses and seven years ago I lived on one of those blocks where block parties were a regular event. As long as the weather was nice we were out there sharing great food and hanging out. I was very sad to leave that street, I’d never had that kind of neighborhood experience before, and […]  Today I begin year three of The Chef’s Last Diet. When I began writing I had big dreams of what this blog would become. I imagined thousands, not dozens of people reading the quality content I’d be creating. I started planning my cookbook, and practicing for my appearance on the Today show, explaining to germaphobe […]  I love picnic fare, and though I can’t recall the last time I picnicked that doesn’t stop me from eating foods I associate with summer, picnics, and barbecues. You may consider grilled meats the star of the show, but how often do you find yourself biting into dry chicken, burned hot dogs or burgers like […]  I thought I had a good idea for a casserole type dish of zucchini and mushrooms. I saw some really nice local zucchini and mushrooms on sale, so it just made sense. I scribbled down a bunch of ideas, from fritters, to pancakes, to this baked dish. I thought wild rice would be a good addition, and […]  I like kale more in theory than in practice, but lately I’ve been making kale salads that are winning (even) me over. No matter what type of kale I use, I remove the stems, tear or chop it and blanch it to a brilliant green. I like to dry it well either in a salad spinner, or […] |
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