Tag Archives: Side Dishes: Starches
Plan to Entertain: The Holiday Season
If you are a regular here, you know that I have a mission to increase home entertaining nationally by 10%. Really. If you are new to my blog, now you know about my mission. Cynics kid me about the 10%. … Continue reading
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Traditional Potato Latkes & Applesauce Recipe
It’s a shame that potato pancakes tend to be made only for Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that comes in December. The Hanukkah story celebrates the miracle of oil—there was reportedly just enough to burn one day in the temple, but … Continue reading
Chapter 15– Accompaniments: Starches & Grains
Some of Pascal’s illustrations are both autobiographical and a public service, of sorts. If you are thinking of opening a restaurant, speak to me first! Today’s preview of Chapter 15 — Starches & Grains is the last of three chapters … Continue reading
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Pilaf of Cracked Wheat, Lentils & Mint Recipe
Cracked wheat, usually available in health food stores, is similar in texture and appearance to bulgur. Unlike bulgur, which is pre-steamed and dried, cracked wheat consists of uncooked wheat berries that have been cracked into pieces. This pilaf combines the … Continue reading
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Summer’s Best: Corn Cakes Recipe
More than a great grilled steak, more than soft-shell crabs, more than caviar, I love corn. Recently I have given you recipes for Chilled Corn Soup and Corn and Tomato Salad. Today, it’s fresh Corn Cakes. Fresh Corn Cakes I’m … Continue reading
