Baking bread doesn't have to be difficult. This no-knead English Muffin bread is a case in point: just stir it together, let it rise, put the dough in 2 pans, and bake. This is easy baking at its best. This...
Make tomato paste in the slow cooker - it takes longer but is much less active work. A half-bushel of tomatoes will yield about 2 cases (24 jars) of 4-ounce jars, plus a little bit extra to freeze as 'tomato...
The hardest part of making roasted tomato paste is squishing the tomatoes, separating the pulp from the skin and seeds. I use the fruit strainer attachment to my KitchenAid stand mixer, but you can use a hand-crank version, as I...
Think about how people lived through hot summers before air conditioning was common! Cold suppers, cooling salads, and lots of lemonade and iced tea … it still sounds good today: chunks of tomatoes and cucumber, marinated in a simple vinaigrette with...
Rare roast beef from the Instant Pot - not only possible, but quick and easy. It doesn't heat up the kitchen, and makes terrific beef to slice for sandwiches. ...
My idea of a perfect summer meal is a great salad and home-baked bread. But who wants to turn on the oven on the hottest days of the year? Relief is at hand, my friends. Use your slow cooker (crock...
The best garlic scape pesto is a chunky flavorful rustic spread. It's amazingly versatile: I've put it on pizza, in pasta, on baked potatoes, and used it as a dip for raw veggies or crackers.
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This white bean garlic scape dip is a summer delight, combining a smooth texture with an irresistible garlic punch. It's perfect with crispy vegetables on a hot evening, or as a dip with chips and pita bread. ...
