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The weather is turning cold and rainy, so my instinct to eat hearty foods is increasing. A few weekends ago, I craved a rich and meaty bolognese sauce. Granted, it’s likely because I’ve been overdosing on old episodes of Lidia Bastianich’s TV shows. I grew up watching her on PBS, and I love the ease [...]
Zucchini (or courgettes) are prolific summer squash that can feed an army from one or two plants. I remember the summer I raised 3 plants and supplied our neighborhood with a steady supply! Zucchinis are best used young before they grow beyond the size of your forearm. Stuffing zucchini is a great way to make [...]
I’m not sure if it’s the cool weather or approaching holidays, but I find myself making hearty meals from my childhood. Goulash was a staple in the Williams household, sometimes cooked on the stove top but best when baked in the oven. My mother’s recipe is not an authentic Hungarian goulash, so if that’s what [...]
Jerk is an interesting, robust seasoning applied to meat before grilling or roasting. It’s of Caribbean origin and most often attributed to Jamaica. It’s something I’ve played around with over the years and find I like using it best with chicken. Jerk is simply a spicy marinade usually containing a large amount of allspice, garlic, [...]
Toad in the hole is a well-known British food dating back to the 18th century. Although there is much debate about the origin and naming, it’s thought to have originated as a way to stretch prime cuts of meat. The meat is surrounded by a batter which absorbs all of the meats juices and fat, [...]
I’ve reached day six of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge and I’m happy to report all is going well. No one is starving and our meals are not a crazy combination of disparate goods. I’m also excited to announce you can read more about my EDF experience on A Mighty Appetite with Kim O’Donnel [...]
Today is Day 1 of Eating Down the Fridge and I welcome the challenge with a simple fried rice. It’s my weekly go-to dish when I need a quick meal or when there are certain leftovers needing to be used up.
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