Mostly Soup
Posted in Vegetarian on Jun 28th, 2011
101 Cookbooks is a fantastic cooking blog. I never visit without finding at least one recipe I want to try. Such was the case with this delicious Okonomiyaki recipe. The pancake consists of shredded cabbage and sliced leeks held together with a simple batter of egg and whole wheat pastry flour. You can chop the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 28th, 2011
Every time you eat an heirloom tomato, you are not only enjoying an unusual fruit; you may well be contributing to our survival as a species. In this intriguing talk by Cary Fowler, Fowler explains the importance of crop biodiversity in the entertaining way that TED talks tend to have of making heavy, complicated topics [...]
Posted in Cooking Skills on Jun 27th, 2011
Toasting slivered almonds is easy to do and adds a great deal of depth to their flavor. The hardest part about toasting almonds is to watch them closely so they don’t burn. To toast slivered almonds, spread the almonds in a single layer on a dry, shallow baking dish or cookie sheet. Place in a [...]
Posted in Mexican Food, Soups on Jun 26th, 2011
In this dish, from Fresh Mexico: 100 Simple Recipes for True Mexican Flavor by Marcella Valladolid, the creaminess of avocado combines with the bright flavors of lemon juice, serrano pepper, and cilantro to make a multi-layered soup that simply dances on the tongue. Without the scallops, the soup would make a lovely light lunch. With [...]
