Potatoes—bake, fry, roast, stuff with just about anything. Russets, fingerlings, purple, red, Yukon gold the options are overwhelming, the combinations mind blowing. My default potato dish: latkes. What’s better than fried potato crunchiness? But it is time to widen my horizons and try something new. My short ribs are in the oven for another hour or so. What potato would … [Read more...]
Swiss Chard and Cauliflower
When it comes to greens I do play favorites and mine is Swiss chard...their multicolored leaves and stems makes me smile whenever I see them. (Although, my collard greens recipe is making me a very happy camper of late.) Alas, it is winter and the selection is slim for fun flavor combos...or so I thought. This spicy Swiss chard and cauliflower combo will compliment fish, fowl … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Salad
In a preview of coming attractions here is the first in what will be a series of cooking videos starring me, Jude, occasionally Mz. Riz and others as we cook, talk and eat. I keep reminding myself there has to be a first time. I now know how hard it is to be in FRONT of the camera. I'm sure I'll improve. Hope you enjoy. … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp with Orzo
The Two Broads pantry reflects our very different backgrounds and tastes as well as our common bonds. Cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric flavor Mz. Riz's family meals, while garlic, onions and a variety of pastas are mainstays in mine. Yet, no meal would be complete without vinegar and Thai garlic sauce for Mz. Riz. So this dish is a perfect blending of our cultural … [Read more...]
Kumquat Preserves–Sweet and Spicy
Kumquats are all over the place these days. And what to do with all those tiny golden orbs? Easy, make preserves. When I was trying to think up a winning entry for the Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational I used kumquat jam as a garnish for my entry the "Sweet Goat". KCRW thought I did a pretty good job. … [Read more...]
