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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Spaghettini Pasta w/ Red & Gold Cherry Tomatoes
The tomato suffers from a bit of an identity crisis. Botanically, it’s a fruit. But cooks consider it a vegetable because it lacks the higher natural sugar content that typically characterizes fruits. No need to pity the tomato, however. It’s … Continue reading
Catalan Tomato Bread: “Most Delicious Tapas I’ve Ever Had”
John Ash had a memorable tapas dish when he first visited Spain in 1994: Catalan tomato bread. The California chef and culinary instructor called it “one of the simplest yet most delicious tapas I’ve ever had. … The ingredients are … Continue reading
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Tagged appetizer recipes, Chef John Ash, easy tapas recipes, tapas recipes, vegetarian tapas recipes
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Olive Oil Primer: Patience When Poaching Halibut, Other Food
We’ve been checking with chefs about how they poach food in extra virgin olive oil. Denver-area chef Gregory Strickland is a big fan of the cooking technique. He tells us EVOO “preserves the texture” of a fish like halibut and … Continue reading
Asparagus Topped w/ Blue Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts
After feasting on burgers, brownies and the like over July 4th weekend, we’re ready for something different. Asparagus falls into that category. It’s a breeze to cook, tastes good, and is good for you. The simple preparation featured here delivers … Continue reading
Cindy Pawlcyn’s Goat Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Fondue
My Swiss heritage means I’m partial to fondue, particularly a traditional cheese fondue. But I’m always up for something different, particularly when it’s tomato season and heirloom tomatoes are involved. “Sometime in your life, make this with ripe, warm-from-the-garden tomatoes … Continue reading
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Tagged Cindy Pawlcyn, fondue recipes, heirloom tomatoes recipes, sauteing with olive oil
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Med. Diet May Help People With Heart Disease-Study
If you suffer from heart disease, eating a Mediterranean-style diet may help you ward off additional coronary problems down the road, a Greek study suggests. The study — which appears in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition — tracked 1,000 … Continue reading
Olive Oil Primer: A Look at the Arbosana Olive
California’s winemakers looked to countries such as France, Italy, and Spain for the grapes they now grow here and crush into wine. Chardonnay, as you may know, is the white grape of France’s famed Burgundy region. California’s extra virgin olive … Continue reading
