Tag Archives: Basics

Farm Fresh Roasted Vegetables

By Alexa | Published: July 14, 2009
Tonight we got another stellar supply of veggies from Golden Earthworm. When I saw the cipollini onions, I knew I wanted to have a simple roasted dinner. You can really roast anything. It’s also a great way to use veggies that are on their way out, although this was NOT the case tonight. The reason [...]
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Tasty Fennel Pantry Pasta

By Alexa | Published: November 26, 2008
After a long day at work, it’s great to come home to a well-stocked pantry, knowing that a delicious meal is within reach. I put up water for pasta (and note: the most important part of cooking pasta is boiling a LOT of water so the pasta has room to cook). While the water was [...]
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Roasting 101

By Alexa | Published: July 16, 2008
Roasting is my favorite. It’s my go-to cooking method because it is easy, not very messy, healthy, and delicious. Roasting uses dry heat and is GREAT for any vegetable. Potatoes are especially great (and I happen to have 8 1/2 pounds left!) as are Brussel sprouts. I am a huge Brussel sprout fan. Not just [...]
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