Sunday, January 25, 2009

Mom's (Mary's) Black Eyed Peas



For one pkg of produce black eyed peas :
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sm shallot, minced
1/4 C celery, diced
1/4 C carrot, diced
1/4 C green onion, thinly sliced
1 T dijon mustard
2 T red wine vinegar
Additional olive oil

Saute garlic and shallot over very low heat until softened. Add celery and carrot. Cook 2 mins. Remove from heat, add mustard. Toss beans w/vinegar and at least 3 T olive oil. Add sauteed ingredients. Toss in green onions and serve warm or at room temp. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

"Fresh Start for a New Year? Let’s Begin in the Kitchen"

Thought this article from the New York Times was a great refresher on what to keep around the kitchen!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/dining/07mini.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2