Beans and Roasted Salsa
What a Way to Start the New Year! I don’t know about you, but after the holidays, I chill out on cooking for awhile. I’m still cooking, but I keep things very simple. I suppose I’m kind of recharging. After a couple of weeks I’m raring to go and I find that spending several hours […]
Pickled Apricots with Ricotta on Toast
If You Haven’t Tried Pickled Dried Apricots, Now is the Time! Many times I’ve spoken about my practice of concentrating on one really outstanding recipe when making a meal, while keeping everything else very simple, so as not to feel overwhelmed. But I don’t think I’ve ever explained, to my complete satisfaction, how and why […]
Beans with Salty Orange Cream and Croutons
A Bowl of Beans Unlike Any You’ve Ever Tasted. Here I am, back with another bowl-of-beans recipe. And this one is a beauty. The day before I cook my beans is when I get to really thinking about how I’m going to serve them. I always soak them overnight in salted water. I’m a believer […]