Archive for January, 2014
RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS: OVEN-BRAISED BEEF WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND GARLIC
A braise, with its deep, soulful flavor and lush texture, is a stellar example of what can happen when household economy meets benign neglect. Take an inexpensive cut of meat, put it in a heavy pot, brown it (or not, as the case may be), add a small amount of liquid, and let it cook, […]
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under cooking, Gourmet magazine, people + places, recipes, winter.
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A SALAD FOR A SNOWY NIGHT
The snow started earlier than predicted this morning, and soon settled in to enjoy itself. In a perfect world, I’d have lamb shanks braising in the oven, but since my time is not my own this week, roast chicken will do nicely. The kale and roasted squash salad I’ll serve with it is hearty enough […]
Posted: January 21st, 2014 under cooking, Gourmet magazine, people + places, recipes, restaurants.
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KOHLRABI SLAW: A MARKET STORY
The weather whiplash we’ve been experiencing lately requires agility, both at the market and in the kitchen. Take last week, for instance: Those single-digit days had me entertaining thoughts of a fork-tender chuck roast or choucroute garni, fragrant with juniper, but no, I didn’t act fast enough. The forecast turned balmy, and the morning I set aside for […]
Posted: January 14th, 2014 under cookbooks, cooking, Market Stories, people + places, recipes, Union Square Greenmarket, winter.
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