Not cooking related, but food related….A little yogurt shop opened in Adams Morgan next to/in Todito’s Market (Right on Columbia, next to Cashions) called OYeah. I know what you’re thinking…”ANOTHER yogurt place in DC?!” But this place is different because it’s fresh and homemade yogurt (as in the breakfast food) with fruit and granola toppings. We stopped […]
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Roasted Romano Beans
When the farmer at the farmers’ market recommends something, he is usually right. Last week he recommended Romano beans. I had never tried them before so I thought I would give it a go. They are flatter and wider than green beans, but can be prepared the same way. We have since bought some two […]
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Guest Chef: Peach Preserves
A few of our friends are really good cooks. So, we’re starting a “Guest Chef” series on cookography. First up is Carolyn’s father, Bob, who made peach preserves from peach trees in their yard… It all started 20 years ago when I was visiting a client in Everett, MA. Everett isn’t in the country, but […]
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Roast Pork Tenderloin
I have been meaning to post this dish for a while, but the end of summer lazys got hold of me. There are so many reason to like this dish: Pork tenderloins are relatively cheap (and always seem to be on sale) The leftovers are great It is a snap to make I rolled my […]
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Steak Tacos
In our neighborhood in DC there is a great taco truck that comes every weekend. The one downside is that it’s tough waiting a whole week in between taco fixes. The solution…make them at home! Of course they can not be as good as the magical tacos from the truck, but they’ll still be pretty […]
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The Best Banana Bread
We’ve been eating a lot of bananas recently – on cereal, Stonyfield Farm Banilla yogurt, with chocolate in crepes, even with peanut butter on toast. While all delicious, nothing really beats freshly baked banana bread. If you buy a bunch of bananas, and some start to get a little mushy, well, they are a prime […]
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Eggplant Parmesan
This is a quick and easy recipe for eggplant Parmesan “light.” It’s light because it’s not coated in breadcrumbs and fried, not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s quick and easy because all you have to do is stack the ingredients and pop it in the oven. We topped ours with a little homemade […]
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Green Salsa with Tomatillo, Cilantro and Lime
This green salsa is a great dish to bring to all those summer parties. It is so good that you will probably start getting invited to even more parties! (Legal Disclaimer: Results may vary, promises made on this blog are non-binding.) I have always been both scared of and attracted to tomatillos. They look like […]
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Tomato Salad, Quality = Quick
I am a big fan of simple recipe that relies on the quality of the ingredients to do all the work. This is because I am a lazy bastard. We picked up some ripe, juicy tomatoes from the farmers’ market and simply diced them and dressed them with salt, vinegar and olive oil. We added […]
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Easy Radish Pickles
I will be the first to admit that pickling radishes sounds a little weird. Zucchini is one thing, it at least looks like a cucumber. Radishes are a whole different story though; they’re small, weird and funky. I am game to try any dish once though, and luckily I had a small bag of radishes […]
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