Pam Gross Q & A
In wrapping up our month dedicated to adapting healthy recipes from the website The Bread & Buddha, Pam Gross shares her valuable insights in a Q & A.
Recent Posts
Anise Pork Tenderloin with Mango Mojo
The final recipe in our series of adaptations from The Bread and Buddha blog features pork tenderloin with a fennel and black pepper crust.
Cilantro Chicken Curry
I have no access to a slow cooker for two weeks as we live out of holiday rentals (although a slow cooker would be a great addition!)
Sweet Potato Soup Bread & Buddha
A good friend shared some home spun wisdom recently. After dinner time clean up, she declares “kitchen closed”. Any requirements for sustenance after that are self administered and limited to fresh fruit, cheese sticks and water.
Mind The Gap
This is my all-time favorite public safety message. I love hearing that announced when riding the tube in London.
Mediterranean White Bean Dip
White beans are not just for winter and provide a great vehicle for flavor in the final of our trio of chilled summer dips.
Chilled Black Bean Dip
Black turtle beans were hard to find in England 8 years ago and when I did they were intimidating. Although they looked delicate and pretty, they were dried, hard, black, and shiny so I wasn’t convinced that I could turn them into anything appetizing. My exposure …read more
Summer Dips Made Easy
Inside my fridge lies a myriad of random pots filled with leftovers. The pantry is lined with a legion of sample spices and heirloom beans from suppliers all over the country. My counter is decked with 3 slow cookers and an Instant Pot, and my kitchen is in constant …read more
The Art of the Simple Summer Supper
Living in such a cold climate I relish my Chicago summers and love having friends and family over to celebrate our beautiful, albeit short, season.
Peapod Meal Kit Launch & Coupon!
After our success at the Windy City Live & Peapod’s Next Best Competition this Spring, we’re excited to announce the launch of two co banded meal kits with Peapod.
Chilled Spicy Cauliflower Soup
In an effort to reduce the heat in my kitchen my slow cooker came to the rescue this week when our AC broke down, on the hottest day of the year nonetheless.
Southwest Fiesta Salmon Tacos
The flip side to last week’s 10 hour slow cooker Smoky BBQ pulled pork recipe is our shorter 3-4 hours slow cooker tangy salmon tacos recipe. This month is all about putting a little Zen back into my own kitchen, using our own Slow Cooker Spice Blends.
