Formaggio dei Poveri or Cheese of the Poor

Formaggio dei Poveri or Cheese of the Poor

I was flipping through a cookbook of “forgotten” Italian soup recipes when I came across a soup topping from southern Italy called formaggio dei poveri or cheese of the poor. As I continued to read, I learned that it is also called pangrattato aromatico or aromatic...
Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Part 2

Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Part 2

I went to the store and bought kale and feta cheese to make the healthiest grilled cheese sandwich that I have made yet. I also happen to have Sunflower Sourdough bread (100% Whole grain with Whole Wheat and a Rye Sourdough starter) making the sandwich even healthier....
Bread Balls

Bread Balls

Do you like to eat the bud end of your bread? Carlos doesn’t.  What to do with them? I collect them and freeze them, then use them when I have saved enough bread to cook something with them. Typical uses, of course, are bread crumbs or croutons. But there is...
What to Bring for that Holiday Potluck

What to Bring for that Holiday Potluck

With the holiday season upon us, I have been trying to figure out what to make for all those holiday potluck gatherings. I find it always hard to decide what to bring that tastes great reheated or cold because it may cool down as it sits for a while on the potluck...
PB&J

PB&J

Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are a beloved American food. I read that the average American child eats 1,500 PB&Js until she graduates from high school. But for people growing up outside the United States, peanut butter sandwiches are not a common treat. I...
Corn Dumplings with Sourdough Discard

Corn Dumplings with Sourdough Discard

I am intrigued by recipes that use one ingredient in different ways creating a dish that is diverse in flavors and textures. One example is eggs benedict. It uses eggs in two ways: poached on a muffin or toast as the star topped with Hollandaise sauce, made with egg...