For added flavor and moisture… we smeared one of our “Building Blocks” whole slow roasted tomatoes over our Wagshal’s chicken before grilling. You can search for our Slow Roasted Tomato recipe right here on our blog. Delicious! For the chicken… 1 4+ pound chicken Cut the skin of the legs away from the breast…
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It’s Really Okay to Eat Fat…
SO… one of my favorite cooking students, Colleen, taught me that on cold winter nights the Irish would cook potatoes and cream to fill their bellies and warm them up! Together, the two ingredients made for the perfect nutrient-rich meal to sustain one’s work in the fields all day. So good and so simple to…
Autumn Chicken Pot Pie
In this recipe… we roast a Wagshal’s Market “happy” chicken and then… for depth or flavor… we use the same roasting skillet with the drippings to make and bake our pot pie. Delicious! Ingredients… 1 4 lb. whole chicken roasted in a 12 inch cast iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet 1 cup onions, chopped…
Mise en Fridge Eggplant Parmesan
Many of you asked for the recipe so here you are. Enjoy… Tory and Chris Ingredients for the Eggplant… 2 medium to large eggplants 3 eggs, mixed well Enough unbleached white flour for dredging Enough JSC bread crumbs for dredging… To make breadcrumbs listen to Episode 2 of our We’re Cookin’ Foodcast Extra virgin olive…
Grilled Pesto Rubbed Chicken
We made this recipe in our American Kitchen Cookware skillet. No fuss… no mess… our new partner American Kitchen Cookware has an amazing hand-crafted, durable line of cast aluminum and stainless steel cookware that’s made in the USA and can take the HEAT!!! Use our coupon code “SIMPLY” for your 20% discount on your online purchases! Ingredients… For the chicken……
Arugula & Kale Pesto
We use this pesto on just about anything… burgers, fish, steak, chicken, eggs, pasta, on crackers, as a garnish for soups or just by the spoonful. Here it’s smeared on toasted Ciabatta bread with fresh ricotta, slow roasted tomatoes, garden arugula, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup. Recently in class… someone had an allergy…
Carrot and Baby Greens Risotto
Are you tired of winter root vegetables and craving greens? Carrots, pea shoots, baby arugula and Red Russian kale capture spring in all it’s glory in this easy-to-make recipe. Enjoy… For the Kale… 2 large handfuls of baby Red Russian kale, washed, dried, ribs removed, torn into pieces and drizzled with EVOO. Set aside. For…
Chicken Parm Marinara
We buy our “happy” chicken from Wagshal’s Market in NW DC and our cheeses from Vace in NW DC or Bethesda, MD. It’s made daily and delicious but just remember to ask for it because they store it behind the counter. You have to be “in the know”. And… to save time without compromising flavor……
Cauliflower Risotto
For the Cauliflower… 1 large cauliflower crown, sliced, drizzled with EVOO, sprinkled with a generous pinch of red pepper flakes and roasted in a 400 degree oven on the bottom shelf until the edge of burning then cut into bite size pieces. Make sure to flip the cauliflower slices halfway through the roasting and save…
Broccoli Risotto
A new fall favorite in our teaching kitchen, this risotto recipe makes for a perfect balance of flavor and texture when broccoli is prepared three ways. Make sure you cook the broccoli ahead so you’re ready to add it to the rice at the end of stirring. For the Broccoli… Roast, Steam, Puree 2 large…
Spring Tart Crowd Pleaser…
We use two of our building blocks* to finish this fresh and colorful starter, side or main. Search our recipes for the slow roasted tomatoes and reduced balsamic… must haves in your fridge. From the garden arugula and farm fresh asparagus shout spring when you serve this crowd pleaser. Worth every penny… make sure to…
Poaching… An Art and a Science
With springtime come food cravings and cooking techniques that leave winter behind. Eggs are plentiful and shout light fare and warm days ahead. Delicious over steamed vegetables, fresh garden greens or buttery toast… poached eggs satiate both the stomach and the palate. Easy to make in no time at all… enjoy them with breakfast, lunch,…