Let's talk about Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. First, in case you weren't sure, rather than "brussel sprouts," which is a common misspelling, these veggies are called "Brussels sprouts" because they are named after the city of Brussels. As cauliflower season ends with the end of summer, Brussels sprouts come into season with the arrival of fall, so this recipe ...[ get the full recipe ]
Ingredients 12-15 jalapenos or mini-bell peppers (or a combination) 1/2 cup quick cooking polenta 1 1/4 cups milk 5 slices bacon 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda 1/2 tsp. salt Instructions Slice off 1/3 of each pepper (lengthwise from stem to tip) exposing inner cavity Use a grapefruit spoon or paring knife to carefully remove the ...[ get the full recipe ]
Recently, I had the opportunity to eat at Cucina Rustica ("CR") in downtown LA. It is at the corner of Wilshire and Figueroa (888 Wilshire Blvd.). CR offers a warm atmosphere and a cozy bar downstairs with food and great happy hour wine deals. Try the thin-crust Vulcano pizza with pepporoni, sausage, and sliced, fresh jalapenos ...[ get the full recipe ]
Adapted from a Test Kitchen recipe This cornbread is shown on the right in the photo. It was cooked in a buttered dish, but it would be great cooked in a cast iron skillet too. Ingredients 4 tsp. bacon drippings (Fry 4 thick slices of bacon and reserve the drippings.) 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 ...[ get the full recipe ]
