From the category archives:

Tomato

Tomatoes, Eggs and Sweet Habaneros

August 18, 2010

I can’t stop eating tomatoes. Really. I can’t. Maybe you’ve figured that out since they’ve been featured in my last three posts. But this time of year, tomatoes taste like tomatoes. A tangy punch, a juicy crunch, and an aroma that is just as sweet as a peach. So now I’m having tomatoes for breakfast, [...]

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Big Bold Summer Soup

August 5, 2010

**homeroom update: We’ll be cooking mac and cheese at the Underground Farmers’ Market in Oakland this Saturday from 5pm-11pm. Live music, beer, and 40 food vendors! Details at homeroom510.com.** An interesting thing happened the other day. I was cooking, as usual, when I realized how long it was since Alejandro and I went out to [...]

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A tomato. A brick. A chicken.

July 22, 2010

Maybe you’ve felt gypped lately. I can’t really blame you. I’ve been a bit stingy with the recipes. I wish I could find a quicker way to get these posts up. Each one just takes so much time–and I love doing it– but I can’t seem to find the time to post as much as [...]

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All day Cassoulet

January 18, 2010

A rich, hearty stew of pork, beans and duck. Eat cassoulet on cold winter days to warm your soul, or make it for a feast to share with friends.

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Fast Food Slow: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

December 21, 2009

A slow recipe for fast pizza: Stuff your crust with homemade mozzarella cheese and top with fresh tomato sauce.

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Autumn Lasagna with Duck Ragu and Roasted Carrots

October 11, 2009

A meal you make for the special people in your life. Braised duck, crushed early girl tomatoes and freshly made pasta with grated pecorino and roasted carrots.

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Homemade Tomato Soup

September 24, 2009

Recipe for fresh tomato soup with dry-farmed early girl tomatoes, cipollini onions, aged balsamic vinegar and parmesan croutons. This is not your childhood tomato soup.

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