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I fortunately don’t have to worry about gluten-free cooking, but I do often find myself looking with interest at gluten-free recipes. I have quite a collection of flours going and am always curious to find new ways to use them. … Continue reading →The post Blackberry Farm Griddle Cakes (Gluten-Free Pancakes) appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
As I’ve told you, one of my very favorite recipes of all time is Rhubarb Crisp (though Karen likes it with strawberries thrown in). The tartness of the rhubarb set off against a crunchy, buttery brown sugar topping? It’s a dessert … Continue reading →The post Rhubarb Ricotta Cake appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Well the title says it all. I wanted to post this salad because even though it’s spring (with some days feeling closer to early summer), I love this salad. It calls for really easy ingredients that are some of my … Continue reading →The post Chopped Winter Salad with butternut squash, apple and feta (even though it’s spring!) appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
We haven’t done book reviews on Three Clever Sisters before (at least, not books that don’t have recipes in them as well) but Bee Wilson‘s Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat seems like an appropriate departure. … Continue reading →The post Book Review: Consider the Fork appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I’ve talked about sardines on this blog before (and again), even though I imagine you all are giving me funny looks. So much talking, in fact, that I recently got some free samples from BELA, a local company that sources Portuguese sardines for the … Continue reading →The post Sardine and Avocado Bruschetta appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
This soup is special. If I were having this at a restaurant, I’m sure it would go like this: a fancy presentation in which a wide shallow bowl is slid in front of me, with only a mound of rice … Continue reading →The post Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk, Miso and Lime appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Early Monday afternoon during my lunch break, I stood at mile 26 of the Boston marathon, cheering on runners. As someone who recently started running more seriously, I was more excited about the marathon than I’ve ever been. Even … Continue reading →The post Boston appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I am often stymied by how to turn the greens I buy at the grocery store into something that feels like a main dish, and not just a side that leaves me wondering where the lamb chop went. Even though … Continue reading →The post Orecchiette with Escarole and Bread Crumbs appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
As you know I make creme fraiche from time to time–basically, when I realize my cream is nearing its use-by date and I want to eke out a few more days from it. And since I love to bake, it’s … Continue reading →The post Salt & Pepper Creme Fraiche Biscuits appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
The question mark in the title is not a mistake. I decided to continue trying to cook from a list of recipes I received from a great braising class I took a while back at the Brooklyn Kitchen. This recipe … Continue reading →The post Beef (?) Osso Bucco appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
As we sit here buried under two feet of snow (and counting), I think it’s just the right time to talk about oranges. (After all, how can my thoughts help but escape to Florida right now?) The thing is I … Continue reading →The post Blue Chair Jam’s Seville Orange Marmalade with Muscovado appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I’m feeling particularly impatient with the cold. Not just because it’s mid-January, but also because our heat has not been working properly for the past few days. It’s hard enough to get out of bed in the morning on a … Continue reading →The post Sour Cherry Pie with Jarred or Canned Cherries appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
This post was inspired by gifts. Coming off the holidays – that’s no surprise. First, my gift. Let me say, “BAKERS, I have ARRIVED!” I am now the proud, delighted, and still-surprised owner of a Kitchenaid Professional Plus Stand Mixer. … Continue reading →The post Pretzels: Gifted Inspiration appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I’ll admit to it: what caused me to pause when I came across this recipe was the name Tom & Jerry. I wondered what the connection was between a cocktail and a cat and mouse, but then I realized I … Continue reading →The post The Cocktail Column: Tom & Jerry appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Sad to say, this blog has a regrettable dearth of Christmas cookies. (Or cookies in general). I hope this post can help make amends. With marmalade (if like me you have too much), brown sugar, molasses, a riot of spices, … Continue reading →The post Lebkuchen (Austrian Gingerbread Cookies) appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I have moved. Most of the boxes are unpacked. I’ve found a dry cleaner, cobbler, and a gym (CrossFit Salem!). I have a library card. I joined a book club. On a walk in my hood, I can hit … Continue reading →The post Sweet Potato Arugula Salad appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I’ve been to three parts of Mexico, and cliched ones at that: Ciudad Juarez (i.e. El Paso), Tijuana, and Playa del Carmen (which you get to via Cancun). I’ve been assured that the border area is an entity all to itself, and … Continue reading →The post Yucatecan Chicken and Onion Stew (Pollo en Escabeche Oriental) appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
While we prepare for Hurricane Sandy here in Brooklyn, I thought it would be good to make a nice autumn quick bread. Pumpkin Bread! I forgot how delicous it was until my husband and I bought some from a little … Continue reading →The post Baked Pumpkin Bread appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
We have a LOT of walnuts. As you’ve seen from earlier posts, the single walnut tree in Paul’s yard, old as it may be is quite productive. I’m trying to imagine how many walnuts would be produced from the entire … Continue reading →The post Walnut Giveaway! appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Several weeks ago, I was hoping for one last haul of plums at the farmer’s market, but it was not to be. As I made it to the last stall, it looked like I’d be leaving with my canvas bag … Continue reading →The post Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde) Two Ways appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
There’s some recipes I forget about for the better part of the year, but suddenly find myself coming back to wondering, “where have you been?” And then, I can’t imagine anything more satisfying. No surprise that I”m suddenly drawn to … Continue reading →The post Butternut Squash Leek Galette appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Corvallis has several fall celebrations. Along with the kick-off of Beaver football season in September, there are also Septembeerfest and then Fall Festival. Considering much of the homes around the university are built on what was once a walnut orchard, … Continue reading →The post Walnut Season in Benton County! – Gameday Brownies! appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
This week has been busy with work, so correspondingly quiet in the kitchen–leftovers, freezer meals, and dinner at work have been the name of the game. So there’s no recipes or philosophical musings here today. But I owe you all … Continue reading →The post Bon Ami Giveaway Winner + Free Canning Labels appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I love fruit, pretty much all kinds. Yes, if asked, “what’s your favorite food?” I’d probably just say “fruit.” If pressed for more specifics, “a berry.” My dad talks about his travels to east Asia and the delicious types of … Continue reading →The post Late Summer or Indian Summer Fruit Salad appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
A few weeks ago, the folks over at Bon Ami sent me an email with the following subject line: You look like Chicks Who Can! (I wonder how they got that idea). To help with the next cleanup, they offered … Continue reading →The post Bon Ami Giveaway appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Tomatoes. Since I try to keep my tomatoes on the counter (oh yes, woe betide ye who put them in the fridge), I have to be sure to use them quickly. Sometimes this is a challenge, such as when I … Continue reading →The post Roasted Tomatoes for the Freezer appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
http://edibleboston.com/online-magazine/the-tomato/ Homey Tomato Cheddar Pie Serves: 6-8 Ingredients Tomato, Cheddar, and Basil Summer Pie Submitted by Meg Jones Wall of Somerville. She gets her tomatoes at the Union Square Farmers Market, and finds her copy of Edible Boston at Taza Chocolate. This pie is my favorite summer tomato recipe—the b
So it’s been a while since I’ve written a cocktail column. Now, honestly, this means close to nothing for me because I’m not as dutiful or as culinary as my older sister Sara, but if you have guessed that I … Continue reading →The post A new type of Cocktail Column (at least short term) appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I’ve long thought that crabapples weren’t good for much of anything, figuring they were one of those ornamental fruits that tastes horrible–or worse. I remember being disappointed when I was told that the crabapple trees in our hometown weren’t going … Continue reading →The post Crabapple Pie appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Heavenly Crustless Veggie Quiche Print Recipe type: Entree Author: Kclever Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4-6 Healthy, veggie crustless quiche Ingredients 6-8 eggs 1 cup of milk 4 oz of crumbled feta … Continue reading →The post Heavenly Veggie Crustless Quiche appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Eggplant is a bit funny to deal with. Unlike most vegetables, it absorbs oil like a sponge, only to release it again. The texture can be somewhat spongy (styrofoamy?) when raw. And those who can get past the mouthfeel find … Continue reading →The post Fricasseed Chicken with Eggplant and Fresh Tomatoes appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
When I was little I wanted the birthday cake with the snow-white frosting from the bakery, stiff ruffled piped edges (with a little leaf here or there), and lots of roses (which I got first dibs on, it being my … Continue reading →The post Sugar Plum Walnut Butter Cake appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
When I saw this beautiful post on Jammy Chicken last (ahem) February, it was nothing less than a sign. This winter I made marmalade for the first time, and in perhaps too much awe at my achievement, got a little carried … Continue reading →The post Meyer Lemon Marmalade Cake appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I’m not going to say I never order Indian takeout, but to some extent I’ve managed to successfully cut back–I’ve been making plenty of curries (which last for several days) from my favorite slow-cooker book by Anupy Singla, The Indian … Continue reading →The post Indian-Style Rice appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
As mentioned by my sisters, we took a family trip to Cape Cod a few weeks back. Between our trips to the beach, outings to Hyannis or just lounging around we also made a couple walks down to Cobies. Cobies … Continue reading →The post Cobies in Cape Cod appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I remember when I was growing up how my mom hopefully bought peaches every year when they came in–only to be disappointed by green fruits that never ripened, flat flavors and a texture that was either too hard or too … Continue reading →The post Peach Jam with Lavender appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
If you’ve got a garden, a CSA box, or just try to buy seasonally, you’re awash with zucchinis right now, and maybe even the more exotic summer squashes–orb-shaped, pattypan, crookneck, or something resembling a UFO. Like you, I’m always trying … Continue reading →
If you’ve got a garden, a CSA box, or just try to buy seasonally, you’re awash with zucchinis right now, and maybe even the more exotic summer squashes–orb-shaped, pattypan, crookneck, or something resembling a UFO. Like you, I’m always trying … Continue reading →The post Zucchini Sauteed with Tomatoes and Marjoram appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I bought a rather large bag of pre-washed kale for a pizza I made a few days ago. Sorry – no pictures. I was too hungry to stop and document the process — but it was good: pesto base, carmelized … Continue reading →The post White Bean & Kale Soup appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
I bought a rather large bag of pre-washed kale for a pizza I made a few days ago. Sorry – no pictures. I was too hungry to stop and document the process — but it was good: pesto base, carmelized … Continue reading →
While on our first (annual?) week getaway to the coast, we noticed little E was a bit preoccupied with the berries. Like his mama and his aunts, he loves the sweet fruits of summer – berries of all kinds, cherries, … Continue reading →
While on our first (annual?) week-long getaway to the coast, we noticed little E was a bit preoccupied with the berries. Like his mama and his aunts, he loves the sweet fruits of summer – berries of all kinds, cherries, … Continue reading →
While on our first (annual?) week-long getaway to the coast, we noticed little E was a bit preoccupied with the berries. Like his mama and his aunts, he loves the sweet fruits of summer – berries of all kinds, cherries, … Continue reading →The post Mushberry Smoothie appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen is always a bit of an adventure. You never know what you’re going to find, what “obvious essentials” will be glaringly absent, what will need to be improvised, and whether you’ll rise to the occasion. … Continue reading →The post Vacation Blueberry Pie appeared first on Three Clever Sisters.
Cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen is always a bit of an adventure. You never know what you’re going to find, what “obvious essentials” will be glaringly absent, what will need to be improvised, and whether you’ll rise to the occasion. … Continue reading →
I used to wonder at the TV chefs that seemed to breeze through their shows without measuring anything. A quarter cup of olive oil? Just a few glugs. A teaspoon of cinnamon? Measured out casually into the hand. Salt, always … Continue reading →
