Preheat the oven to 450°F. To make the tomatoes, put the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and vinegar, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and appear to burst or collapse. While the tomatoes are baking,…
The past five years Oldways has remembered K. Dun Gifford, founder of Oldways, by honoring a New Englander with the K. Dun Gifford Local Hero Award. The Local Hero Award, presented at Boston’s Readable Feast, an annual event celebrating food, food writing, and people who make a…
Bake according to the instructions on your pre-purchased dough. Drizzle the cooked dough with extra-virgin olive oil and add the toppings (mushrooms, roasted red tomatoes, goathorn peppers, or other toppings of your choice). Slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Place the water, wild rice and salt in a medium pot and bring to a simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the wild rice starts to split open and soften. (Do not cook until completely open). Strain off the excess water, place in a bowl and cover with cling film to cool. While the rice […]
Make the pasta dough: On a pastry board, mix the semolina, flour, and eggs until the dough is homogeneous and compact. Place in a bowl, cover with clear wrap, and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then take the dough out of the refrigerator, divide into about 12 pieces, and thinly roll out…
Fill a large stock pot with 6 quarts of cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Turn heat to high and cover to bring to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, dry shrimp with a paper towel if they are damp, and sprinkle shrimp with ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper each. In a small skillet, heat […]
Over the years chefs and foodies alike have experimented with pesto adaptations and come to and out, the possibilities are endless! In thinking about this pesto post I wanted to go back to the beginning and get a flavor for its origins. As I searched for some historical information on pesto I…
A Mediterranean Gardener Diane Welland, MS, RD Diane is a dietitian, teacher and food writer. Her blog, eatwelleatclean strives to show people how easy and delicious it is to prepare and eat, whole, natural, unprocessed, healthy food, “clean” food, while providing some sound…
Dr. Andrew Weil is a renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine, a healing-oriented practice that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both…
Slice the avocado halves in half again, peel away the skin, and place the avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, tarragon, garlic, salt, and a few cranks of pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Scrape down the sides as necessary, and set aside.…
The Oldways family needs no convincing that brassicas are delicious, but with recipes like cauliflower hummus, curried collards, and tantalizing turnip and apple salsa, Laura B. Russell’s book, Brassicas, took our admiration to a whole new level! Divided into seven chapters as well as…
Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse out the chicken in cold water, removing any giblets or giblet bag that may be inside the cavity. Pat dry with a paper towel and place on a roasting pan. Using a microplane or the small side of a box grater, zest the lemon into a small bowl. Using a […]
