Author Archives: mbcorso

HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Posted on August 17, 2012 by mbcorso

ONE POTATO…TWO POTATO, a cookbook that shows so many things the humble potato can do for us, is a book worth reading. You’ll learn when to use a starchy potato and when to use a golden Yukon.  You won’t believe … Continue reading →

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SIMCA’S COLD RICE SALAD – Simone Beck

Posted on August 13, 2012 by mbcorso

Simone Beck, also known as Simca, the friend and collaborator of Julia Child on MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 wrote a book of her own. My copy of her book SIMCA’S CUISINE is signed … Continue reading →

Posted in brown rice, france, french, gluten-free, Normandy, Provence, rice salad, Simca, Simca's Cuisine, Simone Beck | Leave a comment

15 MINUTE SALMON DINNER

Posted on August 10, 2012 by mbcorso

Every Friday, the local Whole Foods Market features a great sale on one special item . Two weeks ago, it was wild caught salmon. I bought a nice fillet, but later wished I had bought more. The price and quality … Continue reading →

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STRAWBERRY JAM….but you have to eat it this week

Posted on August 5, 2012 by mbcorso

Last summer, when peaches were so sweet and plentiful, I tried my hand at peach preserves.  I either gave them away or ate them all by Christmas.  I learned a lot from reading good books about preserving like THE BALL … Continue reading →

Posted in ball blue book, christine ferber, joie de vivre, mes confitures, preserves, robert arbor, small batch preserving, strawberry jam | Leave a comment

MY MOTHER AND MAIDA HEATTER…master cookie bakers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by mbcorso

In my little recipe file, I found a recipe my mother made called OATMEAL CRISPIES. My sweet tooth was really telling me to soothe it today, so I made a gluten-free batch. The original recipe is not gluten-free, of course. … Continue reading →

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PASTA ALFREDO inspired by Janet Fletcher

Posted on August 1, 2012 by mbcorso

A few weeks ago, I took my granddaughter to a restaurant to have a girls day out to celebrate her birthday. When she told the server, “I’ll have Fettuccine Alfredo with extra asparagus” I couldn’t believe my ears. What??? Extra … Continue reading →

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MEDITERRANEAN HEART DIET – a few recipes

Posted on July 30, 2012 by mbcorso

Monday is a workday in the house for me. No time to think about food. Often, I drink power drinks to allow me to keep going while I do the necessary washing, cleaning, etc. But rooting around in the fridge … Continue reading →

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VEGETARIAN SUNDAY DINNER

Posted on July 29, 2012 by mbcorso

In the heat, I choose to eat light, so Sunday dinner is going to be a vegetable plate using the potatoes, beets, and tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market as well as some Brussels sprouts. Potatoes – The potatoes I got … Continue reading →

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QUICK SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST

Posted on July 29, 2012 by mbcorso

Sunday mornings are a time-crunch for someone who goes to early church. No time to cook eggs, bacon, home-fries and toast. Or pancakes and sausage. So, I choose to make a protein drink with lots of good nutrition. Into the Vitamix … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY’S FARMERS’ MARKET

Posted on July 29, 2012 by mbcorso

Early Saturday morning, I bumped into my friend Linda who smartly suggested we go to a local flea market. I found a few cookbooks – the best one is Mollie Katzen’s STILL LIFE WITH MENU cookbook. The art, still life … Continue reading →

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