Tag Archive: garlic

Mushroom and Herb Polenta

In my vegetarian days, I ate a lot of mushrooms. Big portabella, crimini, shiitake, and oyster. They were hearty, almost meaty some of them, and absorbed so much flavor. But habits and diets… Read More

Fragrant Herb Salt to Use on Anything

Fragrant is an understatement. This herb salt smells so intensely good, hitting you right in the nose with the alluring scent of garlic mixed with rosemary and thyme. It’s very easy to make… Read More

Vaca Frita

Getting this recipe over the phone would not have been possible. The women in my family, particularly my Mom, my Tia Romy, and my Abuelita, cook by instinct and experience. To get one… Read More

Spanish Chicken with Lemon, Olives and Onions

A friend brought us a tin of smoked paprika all the way from Spain, and this sort-of Spanish, sort-of braised chicken seemed like a good recipe to start off with. Underneath a crispy… Read More

Tomatoes à la Provençale

We’re dipping our toes into French cooking today with an easy recipe to show off those Campari tomatoes I love. Tomatoes à la Provençale is made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, and good… Read More

Lime-Cilantro Tofu with Roasted Onions and Peppers

Citrusy. Fresh. Just a little spicy. This Lime-Cilantro Tofu with Roasted Onions and Peppers is as flavorful as it is colorful, and it’s one of those meals that turns out to be so… Read More