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Vegetarian Recipes
Green Beans vs Haricot Verts – Learning from others is in many ways the best way to learn about cooking. Most good cooks have go-to recipes and techniques that you may not utilize but should be using. Case in point – we were invited to our friends Ken Finkel & […]
How to Slice an Avocado – Avocados are one of nature’s best foods, having been dubbed a “SuperFood”. The avocado is one of the most nutrient-full foods available. Ounce for ounce, they are among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium among all fruits. I love avocados […]
Tuscan White Beans – This simple side dish can be ready in less than 10 minutes. Perfect for those meals where other parts of the dinner are slightly more complex. Ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 teaspoon for cooking and 1 teaspoon for drizzling when serving) 1 garlic clove, smashed […]
Sautéed Spinach in 2 minutes There are a few basic ways to cook spinach. You can blanch it or steam it, or you can take the fastest route (The Cooking Secrets for Men route) and sauté it in a pan. All you need is spinach, a pan, and a pair […]
Zucchini Soup – If you missed Part One of “Soup’s On” you can click the link below. It talks about the wonderful tool known as an Immersion Blender and making creamy soups without Cream. Soup’s On Part 1 Zucchini is one of the most prolific vegetables of summer. It is […]
This is a perfect, easy to do, recipe for fall dinners. The hardest part is cutting the Acorn Squash in half. Serve with Pork Roast, Roast Chicken or just about any main course Ingredients One acorn squash (for two servings) Olive oil (for brushing the flesh) Butter (1 tablespoon per […]