by Brian | Sep 21, 2014 | Recipes
It has been a cold summer, record cold. So it took time for the sun to bake sweetness into the carrots. Finally, finally Suzen and I have found “sweet ones” at our local farmers market. Actually, with this recipe, carrots of any age or sweetness...
by Brian | Sep 3, 2014 | Recipes
Whatever was wrong with me? I used to hate chickpeas. Hate. With passion. Now, I love. With passion. And I know why. This year we have come across an exceptional hummus recipe...
by Brian | Aug 2, 2014 | Recipes
Sometimes a book can be a life saver. Almost literally. For a recent corporate team building event at Cooking by the Book, Suzen faced a serious challenge. The team of twenty had a number of food issues. The meal had to be vegetarian, but in addition, several of the...
by Brian | Aug 14, 2012 | Recipes
Okay, the drought is affecting crops. Some of those veggies are smaller. Maybe they need a flavor boost. Here you go: pickled carrots. This recipe calls for baby carrots but you can use “smallish” ones. Or, you can use any veggie you want. Beans, broccoli, cucumbers....
by Brian | Apr 3, 2012 | Recipes
Our honey-based menu for the spring holidays continues here with these Cumin and Honey Carrots. There is only a little honey here, I admit, but it goes to great use. A gentle warning: if you make these carrots, you kitchen will radiate the smell of cumin for about 24...
