Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This time of year it’s all about the roasted veggies and trying to keep things light and fresh because it’s not winter yet, and Stuffed Sweet Potatoes fill both bills. This week there were still awesome cherry tomatoes at the market, so that was definitely in the cart. I also bought some sweet potatoes. When... Read More→
Eggplant Mushroom “Meat”balls
When eggplant season is in full swing, I am always looking for cool ways to eat them up, like these Eggplant Mushroom “Meat”balls. Added bonus for Marc if the new recipes are not too “eggplanty”; he gets tired of them way before I do. Since spaghetti with marinara is one of Marc’s favorite foods, Eggplant Mushroom... Read More→
Apple Cranberry Pie with Cheese! Crust
Sometimes the best dishes come about because I’ve forgotten about some ingredients that I don’t want to lose, like this Apple Cranberry Pie with Cheese! Crust. Ok, that’s an understatement. Worry about what’s still in the fridge happens to me a lot; it’s a peril of grocery shopping for a living. But this Apple Cranberry... Read More→
Pastry Dough for a Two-crust 9-inch Pie
I’ve been making this Pastry Dough for a Two-crust 9-inch Pie (from Fannie Farmer) FOREVER. There are lots of great pastry doughs out there, and you should definitely know a few, but if you’re only going to learn one, it should probably be this Pastry Dough for a Two-crust 9-inch Pie. It’s great for pies, quiche,... Read More→
Rosemary Potato Rolls
These Rosemary Potato Rolls come from a King Arthur Flour recipe. They’re really tender and savory and I love them with smoked salt, particularly when I’m making the more smokey version of Crab Corn Chowder. The Rosemary Potato Rolls are really easy and are quite elegant looking as a basket of golden knots. You’ll be proud of... Read More→
Crab Corn Chowder
It’s finally time for Crab Corn Chowder. While it’s still been gorgeous in Philly and much of me has been living the life of a fall denialist, this past Friday I took my parents out to Terrain for some fall gardening and pumpkin picking. Let’s just say that it inspired me to remember some of... Read More→
Apple Ribbon Whiskey Spritz
Last December as I was “supervising” the making of apple crisp, which translates roughly to keeping a friend company while she prepared for a holiday party, I happened upon a new cocktail: the Apple Ribbon Whiskey Spritz. My friend was using one of those cool apple peelers that take off the skin and then core... Read More→
Soba Noodle Salad with Asian Pesto
Soba Noodle Salad with Asian Pesto is one more delicious pesto use. This one requires a little modification, so I’ve written it out again, but it’s useful to compare it to the original so you get a sense of how to modify pesto type sauces in general. Soba Noodle Salad with Asian Pesto is a great... Read More→
Grilled Radicchio Pickled Nectarine Salad
Summer may be winding down, but Grilled Radicchio Pickled Nectarine Salad is a great transition meal. Aside from offering another vehicle for eating fresh mozzarella and burrata (though I could eat Peach Caprése Salad everyday), it’s a good excuse to keep grilling, even as the days start getting noticeably shorter. The quick-pickled nectarines work even... Read More→
French Lime Blossom Cocktail
Sometimes it’s really hard to name my creations, and sometimes it’s really easy. The French Lime Blossom Cocktail was an easy one. Naming is harder than it might sound, because while I want to name things something funny, and goofy, that reflects my feelings about my time in the kitchen and love for language, the truth... Read More→
Portabella Poblano Tacos
I love these easy, quick, healthy, Portabella Poblano Tacos; they’re great for a weeknight meal. They’re flavorful and satisfying and are easy to make at high quality regardless of the season. Because of how beautifully the Portabella Poblano Tacos present, they’re great for guests, too. If you’ve never made them before, I challenge you to take... Read More→
Corn Tortillas
I can thank my sister for finally setting me right and forcing me to start making my own corn tortillas. I’d put it off for a long time, but she was visiting and I was making my famous fish tacos and the family margarita recipe. When I pulled a bag of corn tortillas off the... Read More→
Tapioca Sundae
This Tapioca Sundae probably should have been my idea. I mean, I love tapioca. I like creamy, decadent homemade versions. I like cheap, pudding-pack tapioca. I love bubble tea. The texture draws me in for sure; it’s a weird and playful food. But I haven’t given much thought to how to use it as an... Read More→
Mels Granola Recipe
Sadly, my friend Melanie of my favorite Mel’s Granola Recipe, just moved away from Philly. She has become a wonderful cooking friend over the past year. We’ve embarked on may challenging adventures together into the realm of homemade pasta where we made lots of linguine and even some beet filled ravioli inspired by Vetri’s beet... Read More→
Banged Up Tomato Sauce
In continuing with my dog days of Summer, utilizing the market, savoring the summer, preparing for the winter themed posts as of late, I bring you the really simple Banged Up Tomato Sauce. Simple though it may be, I made it dramatic and elegant by making two pots of sauce at the same time, in two... Read More→
Robiola French Toast with Peach Raspberry Jam
When I really want to make Marc happy, I make French toast, and I’m not just talking breakfast here. When I really want to make me happy too, I coincide French toast with homemade jam season and add a favorite cheese like in this Robiola French Toast with Peach Raspberry Jam. My cheese of choice?... Read More→
Refrigerator Jam
Refrigerator Jam is just another reason that I have serious love for the $1.00 fruit bin at my market this time of year. It’s full of all sorts of amazing fruit that doesn’t look perfect but is perfect for making sauces, jams, purees, etc. This week, I bought two huge bags of past their prime... Read More→
Boozy Fruit
I come from a family of storytellers, and Boozy Fruit comes with a story of its own. I grew up on long meals around longer tables where children sat with the adults and stories lasted until long after the sun went down. Some stories were better than others, but the dinner table was the stage... Read More→
Grilled Nectarines with Ricotta and Amaretti
Grilled Nectarines with Ricotta and Amaretti are the perfect dessert to round out our simple Mediterranean menu. I don’t remember the first time I had grilled fruit, and I don’t even remember what was grilled. Maybe pineapple? All I know it that peaches and nectarines, like in this Grilled Nectarines with Ricotta and Amaretti are... Read More→
Let’s fix it Fruit Flies
Let’s fix it Fruit Flies is an important tip from the Dirty Laundry Kitchen common kitchen problems. Don’t be embarrassed that you’ve got flying critters in your kitchen, it’s sort of normal depending on time of year, and it probably just means that you’re buying all the right stuff. Fruit flies are common in August... Read More→