More salmon! I am always questing for tasty salmon recipes so that we will eat more of this super healthy fish (note that it is only super healthy when it is wild caught Pacific/Alaskan; farm raised Atlantic salmon is full of toxins). This recipe makes super tender, super moist salmon that is packed with sweet and salty flavors. (more…)
Photos like this one from Bliss are one of the reasons that I am addicted to Pinterest – I can look at gorgeous photos of food all day and then make the dishes that look yummy. (more…)
Welcome to the new home of my blog! My old site (Adventures of a DC Foodie) should redirect to this one – so if that is how you found your way here, don’t worry you are in the right place! I am still getting used to this new format and playing around with the layout, so please bear with me as I make changes to the site. Explore, enjoy, and remember: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf
In this post, I will be discussing my favorite kitchen appliances. This list is a continuation from Part 1, which covered cookware and bakeware, and Part 2, which covered cook’s tools and cutlery. Again, I will post the disclaimer that whereas most of my links will be to Williams Sonoma (because that is what I am familiar with) you can find the same or similar items at many stores like Sur La Table, Macy’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, and even Amazon.
Appliances
Continuing from Part 1, which covered cookware and bakeware, I am going to list my favorite kitchen products. In this post I will be covering Tools and Cutlery. Most of my links will be to Williams Sonoma, because that is where I buy my products, but you can find the same or similar items at Sur La Table, Macy’s, and even Amazon.
Cook’s Tools
You will need an assortment of wooden spoons, whisks, spatulas, ladles, tongs, etc… I won’t go into super detail on these except to remind you that if you are using nonstick pans you must use wooden or silicone tipped tools. Here are links to good whisks, tongs, and spatulas for that purpose.
A good friend recently suggested that I make a post about all my favorite kitchen products – what a great idea! Between being an avid home cook and working at Williams Sonoma, I think that I have built up a pretty good repertoire of knowledge on kitchen items. I am going to split this into several parts (because otherwise it will get way too long). So here it is, a list of my favorite products:
Cookware
The basic pans that you will need are a small and large frying pan, a large saute pan, a small and large saucepan, and a large stockpot. Stainless steel is the best all purpose option – it creates a good sear and will last forever.
This is the cake I bought for my recent birthday – and yes, it looks like sushi! This is seriously the most beautiful/coolest cake I have ever seen. I saw it on display at Sweet City Desserts in Vienna and just had to have it! (more…)
These turnovers are super easy to make and perfect for weeknights. Spinach and sweet potato add bulk to the filling and make up (a little bit) for the cheese and puff pastry. (more…)
I found this dish on Pinterest – a social networking site that creates virtual pin boards. The picture looked so delicious that I immediately decided to go out and buy some avocados so that I could make it as soon as possible.
Start by spreading avocados that have been mashed with lemon juice onto slices of sourdough toast.
Then, scramble eggs that have been mixed with a chives and a little creme fraiche.
Top the toast with the scrambled egg mixture, a slice of smoked salmon, and some more chives for garnish. Toasty bread; creamy, buttery avocado; creamy, melt-in your mouth eggs; and buttery smoked salmon – how could it get any better than that? I will tell you right now – it can’t.
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Avocado on Toast
adapted from Supermodels Bon Appetit **EDIT** 3-24-12 I found the original recipe source **EDIT**
Serves 2-4
3 tbsp minced fresh chives
2 tbsp crème fraîche
6 large eggs
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large or 8 small slices sourdough, toasted
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
Whisk 2 tbsp chives (hold back 1 tbsp for garnish), crème fraîche, and eggs in a large bowl.
Melt the butter in a large heavy nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the egg mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 mins until barely set, occasionally scraping bottom of the pan to form large, soft curds.
Mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the avocado over each slice of toast then spoon the eggs over this, and place the salmon on top. Garnish with the rest of the chives, and season to taste with pepper.
This is a great weeknight dinner option. It’s creamy, filling, packed with veggies, and the best part is you can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it. Using squares of puff pastry baked separately keeps it easy and worry free. Plus – you don’t have to worry about the pastry getting soggy when reheated because you just bake it as needed. (more…)
