Baccala is an Italian word for salted cod fish. In the days before refrigeration salt was used to preserve many food staples including meats and fish. When you buy baccala, try to look for pieces of similar thickness as this will allow for the most even cooking. Baccala needs some preparation before you cook it, …
Did you know that February in New England is REALLY COLD? It seems very fitting since there is no better time than a cold winter evening for a big bowl of steaming hot soup. The following two recipes are some of my family’s favorite soups that we enjoy year round but especially during the chilly …
If you are like me, you love soup during cold winter months but cannot eat soup with salt in it (canned soups are out of the question for me, even though I love my can opener), you can make your own soup, have it taste great, and not add any salt to it. Dried herbs …
Thyme is a versatile herb that you can use in just about any recipe. At thanksgiving you’ll find it in turkey stuffing. In the winter you’ll enjoy it in savory soups and clam chowders. It pairs well with fish and is often used in rubs for lamb and beef. Because the leaf is so tiny, …
Rarely can you find people that do not appreciate bananas. Not only are they full of vitamins, but their delicious taste also makes them a fantastic ingredient in the kitchen. Banana bread muffins are an excellent breakfast choice, and you can even make perfect loaves of bread out of this fruit in your bread machine. …