The Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook: “The Only Tomato Sauce You’ll Ever Need”

French Bread Pizza

Children, in the 1970s when I was growing up things were different.  As I’m sure you’ve heard, we had 3 t.v. stations, drank Tab, and rode around in gigantic cars with unused seat belts.  But did you know that they sold cigarettes in vending machines, and...
Potato Gnocchi

Potato Gnocchi

I need to buy a ricer.  Because I hate my food mill and I am going to want to make gnocchi more often.   This is from the September/October issue of Cook’s Illustrated.  I did not use one of the yummy-sounding sauces because I’ve always wanted to try...
Spinach Salad with Crispy Shallots and Strawberries

Spinach Salad with Crispy Shallots and Strawberries

Every now and I then I just have to pat myself on the back.  Like today, when I invented this salad.  Strawberries are so good right now and I love how they taste with the balsamic vinegar in the dressing. I am also completely infatuated with the crispy shallots. ...