Safety note: Whenever handling hot peppers, always wear disposable plastic gloves. Always. And wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after taking the gloves off. This last week I finished making our family’s favorite: Sriracha. All the men in our family love this spicy condiment and chances are yours do too. It’s on our…
This recipe is very flexible and so it will never get old. Use any vegetable you have on hand and any herbs or other flavorings that sound good, with cheese or without. I especially like this in the fall when I’ve brought in all my vegetables from the garden. It’s a good way for me…
(If you’re new to cooking with dry beans, read up on everything you need to know about dry beans here.) This colorful bean dip (or salad) is a good bring-along to any party. And you can hardly find anything easier to make. Ingredients: 1 15-oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 15-oz can black…
I know, I know. You are itching to start gardening but warm weather is still weeks away. That’s OK–it’s almost time to start your seedlings indoors. Starting your garden plants from seeds gives you a greater variety of plants and it’s a great way to satisfy those gardening urges. Tomatoes Tomatoes are at the top…