Thinking About: Basic Arborio Rice Arborio rice is a short-grained rice that is high in starch. Arborio rice is the foundation of the classic Italian dish, Risotto, but can also be prepared in a, well, more traditional way. The...
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SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES
Thinking About: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes (serves 4) 4 large Russet Potatoes (large dice) Salted Water 4 oz. Butter Salt & Pepper (to taste) 3-4 oz. Whole Milk 2-3 oz. Sour Cream In 3 quart pot, place diced Potatoes...
SOM TAM (VIETNAMESE GREEN PAPAYA SALAD)
Thinking About: Som Tam (Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad) This cold salad is prepared with a mortar and pestle. the ingredients are pounded to mix and release flavor, but not to create a puree. 3 oz. Green Papaya (seeds removed/...
THREE BERRY SALAD
Thinking About: Three Berry Salad (serves 4) (One of the terrific things about a three berry salad is that you can be wonderfully creative with the recipe. If you prefer Black berries, use black berries. How about some toasted...
HARICOTS VERTS
Thinking About: Haricots Verts (Green Beans) (serves 4) 1 bag C&W brand, frozen Tiny Whole Baby Green Beans (defrosted) Lawry’s Garlic Salt Pinch of Sugar Butter (If using fresh green beans, blanch the beans first in salted water, then...
COUNTRY STYLE POTATOES CASSEROLE
This easy potato casserole may as well be called scalloped potatoes. This recipe leaves the cheese and adds the earthiness of mushrooms. The beautiful thing about this preparation is that one can easily toss in a nutty Parmesan cheese...
REAGAN’S MAC & CHEESE
One would be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese. Our 40th president, Ronald Reagan, was no exception. In addition to his famous love for jelly beans, the president also loved mac & cheese. The...
Gingery Creamed Greens and Cabbage
Marcus Samuelsson 3 pounds Kale, Turnips or other Greens 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large White onion — coarsely chopped 1 pound green cabbage leaf — coarsely shredded 3 tablespoons fresh ginger — finely grated 1/2...