The most important thing to understand when cooking green beans is that they need actually cooking for their full flavors to develop. Uncooked or undercooked green beans were one of Julia Child's pet peeves. Your teeth should go through a bean with just a tiny bit of resistance. If it is crunchy or bitter, it hasn't been cooked long enough.
Ahhh, melted cheese. We humans, it seems, are enchanted by it. Feeling blue? A grilled cheese sandwich will often perk you right up. In this week's Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I explore the tradition of "rabbit" or "rarebit," a dish with a long history in Great Britain that [...]
Rene Verdon, French chef who worked at the Kennedy White House, died at his home in San Francisco in early February.
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Have trouble remembering what’s in season when? Looking for a favorite recipe from the Seasonal Pantry or Pairing archives? Michele Anna Jordan, Press Democrat columnist, chef, teacher and author of almost 20 books, draws from 17 years of columns and articles for seasonal suggestions, recipes and menus and tips on exactly where to get the finest local foods at their peak moment. And, yes, she takes requests. Just name the dish or even a few of the ingredients and, like magic, you’ll find the recipe here in no time. Any questions related to ingredients, cooking, nutrition and eating are welcome.