Let’s just put it straight out there: this is a great little recipe that is flavorful, quick and tremendously versatile. And, if you don’t count fussing with the pepper, it’s no cook. I’m not going to tell you a long story about how it was inspired or where it came from because, well, I don’t… Read More My New Favorite Condiment | Sweet Pepper and Pine Nut Relish
I have to admit, it’s one of my favorite times of the year. I love Dine Originals Week and the time just preceding it, when I can click through all the different menus and get my game plan together. This month’s DOC week runs Monday, March 7th through Sunday the 13th. The 53 fine establishments… Read More March 2011 Dine Originals Week | (Some of) Persephone’s Favorites
The culinary world is in love with Scandinavia. The tiny, 42-seat restaurant Noma was named the best restaurant in the world last April. Driven, innovative Marcus Samuelsson is a regular fixture in the Top Chef shows. The cuisine as a whole has received a makeover of sorts. I first became acquainted with the basic aspects… Read More Scandinavian Crush | Sole and Vanilla-Scented Rutabaga
Spring has forsaken us for a moment here in Ohio. The 40’s are not really doing it for me. Yes, I remember it’s still February. But I long for barefoot weather. I crave a muddy, just-pulled summer carrot and the sight of my coriander having, once again, gone to seed before I can get a… Read More Warmth | Carrot and Corriander Risotto
Sometimes it’s nice to have a sandwich for dinner. There’s a feeling of simplicity to it. There’s an even greater feeling of ease to if, if you’re using leftovers to start. I had some of the white ginger chicken leftover that was already deliciously flavored. Why not work that into an Indian spiced chicken salad,… Read More Persephone’s Deli| Devi’s Curried Chicken on Homemade Naan
So with all the crème fraiche lying around, I was bound to make some more butter, and with that comes the buttermilk and with that, well, Cherub wanted pancakes. I can’t say no to her sweet little face. Well, I can sometimes. OK, a lot of times. But today is a yes kind of day. … Read More It’s Really Just An Excuse | Buttermilk Pancakes
…the snow hath retreated. To reveal barely beginning-to-green parsley plants. Be still my heart.
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