Category: Cooking with Friends

Broccolini, Provolone and Portobello Sandwiches

When I got my January/February 2014 Vegetarian Times magazine, I knew I had to make their Philly Style Sandwiches. They highlighted Broccoli Raab in the issue, but after 2 stores, Carolyn and I decided to go with broccolini. I know I can get it at the farmer’s market, the co-op or a few other local …

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Just Pickle It – Part II

Our second pickling adventure of the day was to make some Pickled Carrot Chips w/Dill. I’ve been buying cheater/lazy bags of ready-to-eat carrot chips at the grocery store for years. I’ve tried both Bolthouse Farms and  Grimmway Farms… no favorite to speak of, both are excellent.  Carolyn felt that the chips would work well for …

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Just Pickle It – Part I

Remember back in June when my girlfriend Carolyn introduced me to making jam/jelly? Well, her most recent culinary interest involves pickling things. She’s tried pickling various things over the past year and is working on perfecting the craft. I jumped at the chance to join her when she invited me over to her place to …

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