by Jillian on October 27, 2009
Butternut squash are like the pineapples of winter; they are tasty and satisfying, but require some serious arm work to prepare! The first time I tried to dice one of these beasts for a risotto recipe left me wondering if all the work would pay off. But I can tell you, butternut squash is worth the [...]
by Jillian on September 28, 2009
Sometimes there’s nothing more frustrating than having to chop a bunch of vegetables for a recipe – especially when they are of the tear-inducing variety (ehem, onions). I love this technique because it makes chopping, dicing or mincing onions a lot less painless. It takes a bit of practice, but once you’ve got it down, [...]