Tips & Techniques
Make it easier to cut a pumpkin, acorn squash, or other winter squash: Pierce in several places with a fork; microwave on High for 45 to 60 seconds. Use a large sharp knife to cut in half. Remove the seeds and stringy fibers with a spoon.
To toast chopped nuts, small nuts, and seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
- basil
- Salt and pepper to season
2 October 2010 —-A number of greens work well in this hearty Italian dish. Chard and turnip greens are growing in my garden, so those are ones I’m using now, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use kale, either.
I also added the fresh cranberry beans that I had from the farm.
- water
- Freshly ground pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly grated Parmesan for serving
- Chicken pieces
- Onion
- garlic fresh
- carrots
- potatoes
- zuchini
- cilantro
- garbanzo beans
- tomato bouillon
A number of greens work well in this hearty Italian dish. Chard and turnip greens are growing in my garden, so those are ones I’m using now, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use kale, either.
Advance preparation: The soup can be made up to a day or two ahead of time, but do not add the pasta until you are ready to serve. Reheat and add as directed.
- extra virgin olive oil
- water
- Freshly ground pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan for serving
- ears yellow corn
- coarse salt
5 boullion cubes in 49.5 oz. of water will work.
- soy sauce
- cornstarch
- white sugar
- cold water
- eggs
- cold water
- tomato juice
- crushed tomatoes
- ground meat
- red kidney beans
- onion flakes
- chili powder
- cumin
- cheddar cheese
- crackers
29 July 2010
- butter
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- all-purpose flour
- canned vegetable stock
- heavy cream
- ears corn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley leaves