Braising carrots in olive oil keeps them tender while gently becoming infused with the flavors of warm spices. See if you can make these last until dinner! … More Olive Oil Braised Carrots with Warm Spices
Braising leeks in olive oil keeps them moist and tender, allowing for a gentle caramelization at the end to bring out additional flavor. These are great for a side dish, or even just out of the pan. … More Olive Oil Braised Leeks
Here are some easy steps for trimming and cleaning all the layers of leeks to prepare them for cooking. … More Quick Tip: Trimming and Washing Leeks
Quick Tip: Peeling Carrots – Fast! I first found this tip in a Fine Cooking magazine and thought I’d give it a try. It worked great, and was actually kind of fun! While their technique says to hold the carrot off the board, I found it easier to just lay it flat on the board. … More Quick Tip: Peeling Carrots
When it’s New Mexico green chile season (or the hot chile season wherever you live), stock up on as many as you can. You will want to make this savory stew again and again. … More New Mexico Chile Pork Stew
Roasting hot chile peppers really brings out great flavors and aromas. Here are a couple tips to make the job easier. … More Quick Tip: Roasting and Peeling Chile Peppers
Fresh pesto is a great way to use up copious amounts of fresh basil, and it’s great tossed with pasta, used as a dip for breads, and leftovers freeze well for a splash of summer anytime! … More Fresh Basil Pesto
These sweet pickles could not be any easier to make. If you have never made them, give them a try! … More Diane’s Refrigerator Pickles
STORING TOMATOES Store fresh-picked tomatoes on the countertop or windowsill. Do NOT store tomatoes in the refrigerator, as the cold damages the cell membranes, resulting in a mealy texture and loss of flavor. Store them stem side down. The theory is that the scar left from the stem on the tomato allows moisture to seep … More Quick Tip: Tomatoes
My mom makes the best. Potato. Salad. Ever. And now I do, too, after tagging behind her, taking copious notes and measurements while she made it. … More Mom’s Potato Salad
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