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Candied Kumquats

Our new home is situation smack dab in the middle of organic orange groves, literally in every direction. Some groves...

Candied Kumquats
posted on: Jan 17, 2012 | author: The Test Kitchen

Peach Salsa Cruda

Last week I experienced one of the most perfect days a chef could have; I was asked to do an outdoor cooking demo at...

Peach Salsa Cruda
posted on: May 15, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

How to Make Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a permanent emulsion made by suspending tiny drops of oil (any kind) and water (usually lemon juice or...

How to Make Mayonnaise
posted on: Mar 6, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Baba Ghanoush

The first time I had Baba Ghanoush was about 12 years ago on Martha’s Vineyard, of all places; I was newly...

Baba Ghanoush
posted on: Sep 12, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

How to Make Ketchup

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in your ketchup bottle? It’s not pretty. Even the organic brands have...

How to Make Ketchup
posted on: May 11, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Summer Picnic Relish

I always liked the idea of relish, but never warmed up to the overly sweet, green mush that ritually accompanied the...

Summer Picnic Relish
posted on: May 8, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Homemade Mustard with Coriander and A...

Homemade mustard is surprisingly easy to make, and when you’re in control of every ingredient, you can adjust...

Homemade Mustard with Coriander and Ale
posted on: Apr 18, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen