Kitchen Chemistry – Basic Spherification
Kitchen Chemistry Class Image Credit: This gorgeous olive oil caviar was made by Chef Ferran Adria, leader and inventor in the field of modern gastronomy. The following is supplementary information, to extend class work and lab work for my culinary students. But if you are interested in doing some at-home science experiments, this is a […]
Kitchen Chemistry – Say Cheese!
Kitchen Chemistry Class The following is supplementary information, to extend class work and lab work for my culinary students. But if you are interested in doing some at-home science experiments, to follow is research done for you. The more that kids learn about the foods they put into their bodies, the better! Knowledge equips us to […]
Travel Food Challenge! – Vegan
So usually, because I am a wee bit let’s say… frugal, when we hit the road we do so with food packed. Sandwiches, granola bars, fruit, etc. And addresses for markets! Whole Foods always has things we can eat and feel good about, so they go on the list. This June we were New York […]
Easy Quick Tomato Soup – Sans Dairy
This fast soup tastes slow cooked, because it uses a cheat. Veggie bouillon freezer cubes make for fast work with slow developed flavor. It has a natural sweetness from carrots and all the flavor-enhancing layers are in the cubes already. As if that were not enough (but wait! there’s more!) it is packed with great […]
Lamb Ragu with Mint – using half-the-lamb mix
Red wine ragu. Seriously… need I say more? Here is another way to use your Freezer Half the Lamb Mix. So delicious! Fry up some polenta or cook up some pasta. Add something green on the side. And decadent dinner is done! Here’s how… Add wine to a pot and simmer until it is reduced […]
Minty Sauce with Lamb – using half-the-lamb mix
Super simple weeknight “comfort food” dinner using Half the Lamb Freezer Mix! You can make this completely dairy-free, using almond milk and vegan yogurt. (We are partial to Kite Hill… just sayin’) With the lamb mix made ahead, you can just throw together some pasta or leftover rice, and whisk together the sauce in minutes. […]
Basic Veggie Freezer Bouillon Cubes
The most intensely delicious French dishes start with a mirepoix, which is essentially 2 parts onion, 1 part celery, and one part carrot. This is where this freezer bouillon method begins. In my studies of classic cuisine, before the beginning of each class whoever arrived first would start the broth cooking. Savory rich broth was […]
Freezer Lamb Mix Three
This is part of a series designed to reduce meat, save time, and get a delicious nutritious dinner on the table quickly! Find the recipe at Half the Lamb Freezer Mix To follow are the simple steps for Method Three, the everything incorporated version… the one with an even texture that pleases my son. He is able […]
Freezer Lamb Mix Two
This is part of a series designed to reduce meat, save time, and get a delicious nutritious dinner on the table quickly! Find the recipe at Half the Lamb Freezer Mix To follow are the simple steps for Method Two, the moderately chunky version. This one is my personal favorite. The lamb retains a bit […]
Freezer Lamb Mix One
This is part of a series designed to reduce meat, save time, and get a delicious nutritious dinner on the table quickly! Find the recipe at Half the Lamb Freezer Mix To follow are the simple steps for Method One, the super chunky version. Each flavor will burst through on its own making each bite a […]