In today's Pairing column, where I suggest Grilled Skirt Steak in Korean Marinade with Spinach & Snow Peas as a great companion to a ten-year-old cabernet sauvignon, I promised to post information about cooking grass-fed meats, so here you go. It is not difficult but it does require a bit [...]
UPDATE: I finally had the time to experiment with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara. Oh my. It is so good; I just finished the leftovers. I followed a recipe from Pasta Classics, a book I wrote in 1999 or thereabouts. I'm surprised that it worked so well on my first try. At [...]
A reader requests more information on how to prep artichokes. Eat This Now is happy to respond.
Do you preserve fall's tomatoes to enjoy until next summer? If so, please share your technique here.
Summer is in full swing and cooking is one of its most sensual pleasures. If you have questions about how to handle summer's harvest, Eat This Now is ready with answers.
Adding a second garlic-based sauce to a Grand Aioli (also known as Aioli Monstre) enhances the traditional French feast, especially when you're serving a large crowd. Here are several recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.
Pork chops cut from the loin are difficult to prepare and more often than not are dry and tough. Do you have a different take on it? If so, please share.
A reader asks for recipes using preserved lemons. Eat This Now answers, with the first of two posts.
When you prepare polenta is a slow-cooker, it stays creamy for hours, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your guests. It's a perfect way to entertain on, say, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. Polenta has the added attraction of being very inexpensive. Look for Golden Pheasant brand or Guisto's Organic Polenta.
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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.