Roasted Garlic

Raw garlic is not my favorite thing, and I didn’t want to have to saute some special for the mashed potatoes so I decided to roast off a few heads. Roasting garlic mellows the flavor, so you will be able to use more of it in your dish. It is also much easier to...

Braised Beef Sammy

Leftovers are the best – they cook quick and a little creativity is all it takes to make it a meal. Last night we had a chuck roast I braised in a savory liquid comprised of stuff I had in the fridge – vegan worcestershire, real-brewed shoyu and veggie...

Dutch Baby Pancake

This impressive-looking pancake couldn’t be easier. Just a couple quick tips and you are on your way to a great breakfast, snack, dessert or whatever. Sweet pancake, how can you go wrong? Tip 1 – Use a blender Tip 2 – Preheat the oven AND the pan Tip...

Salish Smoked Salt Cured Ahi

I never thought that making a cured fish at home could be so easy and rewarding, but then, that is exactly why I love to cook. Always something to learn, and there’s always some new flavors to find. This preparation was so simple I’m almost mad I’ve...