Your Resource for Plant-Forward Cooking Plant-forward cooking brings plants to the center of the plate, with meat and other animal products playing a supporting role. It is not a diet, but a lifestyle where we pay more attention to the food we’re eating, how it affects our bodies, and how […]
Summer Produce
Your Guide to Summer Produce ‘Tis the season to celebrate with the ones you love, and food is our love-language. From Christmas breakfast to Santa’s cookies, each dish is a gift. If you’re looking for menu inspiration, edible gifts ideas, or maybe techniques for preparing your first holiday meal, we’ve […]
On-The Go Bites for Wherever LDW Takes You
Marking the unofficial end up summer is always bittersweet. Summer is special, and we think it deserves one last farewell bash this Labor Day Weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or taking the party to the beach, here are a few of our favorite savory bites, sweet treats, and […]
Our Favorite Recipes for Summer Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Whether they come from your own garden, a green-thumbed neighbor, or an overly ambitious trip to the local market, you might be facing a mountain of late summer produce. By the waning days of summer, cucumbers and tomatoes give one final push that often finds us with more produce than […]
Penne con Pomodoro e Basilico (Penne with Fresh Tomato and Basil)
Serves 4 to 6 Six pounds of beefsteak tomatoes, if properly ripe, will produce about 4 cups of finished tomato sauce, so you might have some tomato sauce left over. You can store it in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days. Ingredients Fresh tomato and […]
Roasting
If you are unsure about the right cooking method for an ingredient, roasting is almost always the right choice! From vegetables to poultry, and yes, even fruit, every ingredient is made better by the deep, rich flavors that come from roasting. Your One-Stop Shop for Everything Roasting Looking for menu […]
Grilling
There is something special about cooking outside, and whether you wait for summer or are an all-weather enthusiast, grilling is an essential technique for your Foodie tool belt. From gas to charcoal and low and slow smoking, we’ve got everything you need to know to prepare meats, poultry, and veggies […]
Frisée Salad with Olive Oil-Poached Egg and Lardons
Makes 6 servings This is a classic bistro salad that you will love from the first bite. The slightly bitter frisée pairs really well with the smoky, salty bacon, and the crunchy texture of both components is set off by the unctuous soft yolk of the olive oil–poached egg. The […]
Melting Cheese
You’ve heard the term plenty of times: melting cheese. “Use your favorite melting cheese!” “You can substitute any good melting cheese.” And while that seems easy enough, how do you know if a cheese is a good melting cheese? When we say “melting cheese,” we are looking for a cheese […]
Home School: Make a Marinade Without a Recipe
I’m not sure when grilling season officially starts (maybe because there is not actually an official grilling season), but I’m ready to get started. Everyone has the fundamentals of grilling covered: fire, meat, veggies, go! But the under-appreciated old standby that doesn’t get the attention it deserves is the marinade. […]
Home School: Easy Tomato Sauce
Reasons Why You Might Want to Make Tomato Sauce This Week: It’s delicious, and pasta is a pretty efficient comfort food. It’s also versatile and good for more than pasta (read: pizza, stirred into broth to make a soup, smeared on bread, etc.) It’s easy. It’s endlessly customizable, meaning you […]
Back to School Recipes
Whether you’re a kid going back to school, a parent whose kids are going back to school, a hard-working teacher, or just someone who once went back to school, you know that it can be a tough transition from summer to school. To help, we’ve brought together some of our […]