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A Southern Vegan Take on Saag Paneer
One of my favorite Indian take-out dishes is saag paneer, in which spinach and mustard greens are cooked with spices and cream to produce a complex sauce that is served … Continue reading A Southern Vegan Take on Saag Paneer
Instant Pot Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
On our recent cross-country journey from Seattle to Florida in Pernell, we aimed to be as self-contained as possible, avoiding restaurants and restricting shopping trips as much as possible. I … Continue reading Instant Pot Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Best Ever Lobster Mac and Cheese
Chefs will tell you that you must use full fat milk, even half and half, to make the best mac and cheese. I say poppycock. You can reduce the fat … Continue reading Best Ever Lobster Mac and Cheese
Romanesco Broccoli
My favorite thing to do with Romanesco Broccoli is to give it a very Italian treatment by slow cooking it with anchovies and garlic. The taste explosion is a party … Continue reading Romanesco Broccoli
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits as a thing, a meal that’s worthy of attention, first crossed my radar in 2010 on a trip to Charleston, South Carolina. Grits weren’t something I much … Continue reading Shrimp and Grits
Portobello Burgundy
This dish almost didn’t make it onto Comfort Me With Beets until I realized that the reason I wasn’t initially wowed by it might be exactly why others would appreciate … Continue reading Portobello Burgundy
Socially Distancing in Oregon
We took Pernell and our dog, Benny, to Oregon for four days last week. Doing so was a smart move, psychologically speaking. I hadn’t realized how much the limitations of … Continue reading Socially Distancing in Oregon
