A Pureed Vegetable Sauce keeps the Calories Down in this Delightful Side Dish!

I love both the simplicity and creativity in Sara Moulton recipes. She really knows how to combine items in an appetizing way without creating a cumbersome or complicated process. This side dish of Israeli Couscous with Peas, Shitakes and Sweet Potato Sauce is so versatile, you can make it to go with almost any meal. I was so glad to have some fresh peas and … Read more A Pureed Vegetable Sauce keeps the Calories Down in this Delightful Side Dish!

Fall’s Best Bounty – Squash and Root Vegetables!

There is something so earthy and satisfying about dishes containing squash and root vegetables. They are extremely versatile and can be used in soups, gratins, pasta dishes, mashes, and even desserts! The options are endless for these jewels from nature. Although they are often subtle in flavor, they benefit greatly from enhancers like spices and fresh herbs. This recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi combines squash with several root vegetables in … Read more Fall’s Best Bounty – Squash and Root Vegetables!

Poblano Chile Pepper; why do they call it Pasilla?

It forever bogles my mind why U.S. grocers label poblano chile peppers as pasilla peppers. They are not the same item. A poblano chile is a mild pepper generally dark green in color, 3-6 inches in length and 2-3 inches in width. The dried version is called ancho or chile ancho. A pasilla chile, however, is long and narrow with wrinkled skin and is mild to medium … Read more Poblano Chile Pepper; why do they call it Pasilla?