Honey and Ginger Glazed Carrots

Posted on November 23, 2011. Filed under: All, In the Kitchen | Tags: , , , , |

Carrots are such a sadly overlooked vegetable.  Although they are a kitchen staple, their flavor is so often lost in making stocks, soups, and braises.  We rarely appreciate that good fresh carrots have a sweetness and aroma all their own.   You may be able to find many different varieties at your local farmer’s market – [...]

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Haricot Verts with Glazed Pearl Onions

Posted on November 23, 2011. Filed under: All, In the Kitchen | Tags: , , , , , |

Glazing is an excellent technique for bringing out the flavor of firm root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and pearl onions.  Here sweet glazed pearl onions are paired with haricot verts – thin and tender french green beans – for a fresh, light alternative to green bean casserole for Thanksgiving.  It’s so quick and easy, [...]

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Pies Please

Posted on February 11, 2009. Filed under: All, At Home, In the Kitchen | Tags: , , , , , , |

My friend Christine is an avid home baker. We met a few years ago when her husband and I were working at the same firm. His desk was next to mine, and he would regularly rave about her cakes, shortbread, and pies – particularly her peach pie. She recently confided in me that she used [...]

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