Recipes by Wendy Dennis

United States Chef

	Steak – Definitely Not Just for Grilling! by Wendy Dennis Steak – Definitely Not Just for Grilling!My husband would have never agreed with the title of this post before trying steak prepared via a simple stove-top technique presented by Chef Tiffani Faison on NECN earlier this week.Although we tune into NECN mostly for the weather (we are big Matt Noyes fans), we caught Chef Tiffani’s…	0 votes 298 views
	Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix by Wendy Dennis Homemade Taco Seasoning MixThose little packs of taco seasoning are convenient and do the trick just fine, taste-wise. But, if you want to control your salt intake, increase the heat, save a few pennies, or just didn’t realized that you forgot to buy the seasoning pack until you have the meat cooked and ready for the spices, this…	0 votes 1954 views
	A Ham Like No Other – Locally raised is the best! by Wendy Dennis A Ham Like No Other – Locally raised is the best!I have re-discovered locally raised pasture-fed beef, pork, and poultry, thanks to going to the Winchester Winter Farmers Market at Mahoney’s for the past several weeks. I am so glad our friends at John Crow Farm of Groton, MA are there – I sure have missed their products since our…	0 votes 456 views
	Easy Roots and Greens Saute by Wendy Dennis Easy Roots and Greens SauteAll from Farmer Dave’s in Darcut!Heat some olive oil in a pan, add root veggies, and saute:Cook the roots first.Turn heat to very low, cover, let cook until tender, then stir in greens, cover, and cook for a bit more.Almost ready!Season with ground coriander, to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon.That’s it!…	0 votes 304 views
	Kale Chips: easy, foolproof, and even the dog likes them! by Wendy Dennis Kale Chips: easy, foolproof, and even the dog likes them!I have tried making kale chips here and there over the years but was never that impressed with the results. But finally, I have learned a few tricks that guarantee perfect kale chips every time. It is all in the technique and the proportion of oil and other flavorings to the…	0 votes 394 views
	Caldo Verde: A Classic Fall or Winter Soup from Cook’s Illustrated by Wendy Dennis Caldo Verde: A Classic Fall or Winter Soup from Cook’s IllustratedI admit it. I am totally in love with my magazine and online subscriptions to Cook’s Illustrated, even though I do find some of the recipes a bit fussy for my taste. But this Caldo Verde…	0 votes 325 views
	Apple, Onion, and Cheddar Cheese Omelette by Wendy Dennis Apple, Onion, and Cheddar Cheese OmeletteI may be the last person to realize that apples are an excellent option for omelettes, but better late than never!Apples in an omelette – YUMWith it being apple season, I of course have plenty of this classic fruit on hand and decided to slice some up to add, along with some chunks of onions,…	1 vote 371 views
	Simply the Best Roast Chicken! by Wendy Dennis Simply the Best Roast Chicken!Sometimes simple does it just fine. Take chicken, for example.You can dress it up, cut it up, marinade it, grill it, and use it in innumerable recipes for soups, stir fry dishes, casseroles, pasta dishes, wraps, and more. One of the most versatile of foods, it is a staple in most, if not every major…	1 vote 397 views
	Under Pressure: A Tough Old Bird Goes Tender by Wendy Dennis Under Pressure: A Tough Old Bird Goes TenderUpon learning that I had never prepared a stewing hen, Jeff from Copicut Farms suggested I try one since he knows I like to experiment in the kitchen.Spoiler Alert: 15 minutes in a pressure cooker does the trick, although I know one can have equally excellent results using a crock pot or…	1 vote 359 views
	So Simple Broccoli Soup by Wendy Dennis Why broccoli soup? Well, one reason is the two full bunches of broccoli (read: over three pounds) that Steve brought home instead of the 2-3 broccoli crowns I requested…They say necessity is the mother of invention but, in this case, too much of a good thing ended up inspiring a wonderful new favorite way to get our vegetables.Soup…	1 vote 361 views