petworthy's Profile

I have one and use it a lot. The variety of attachments helps you replicate the blender, the stand mixer, the bread maker, the shredder, and the mandoline. Is it possible to live without it? Sure, but the speed and ease with which the food processor completes its tasks makes it a huge help in the kitchen.

Check out the Mark Bittman piece on how he promoted his food processor to the countertop: http://markbittman.com/this-weeks-minimalist-the-food-processor-rule/ Granted, this article was designed to inspire action from people who already owned a food processor, but I'd still recommend having one.

FWIW, Cook's Illustrated recommends Land O' Lakes unsalted, so that's what I usually buy. If I'm in an organic store, Cabot is a great substitute.

I teased Heidi Swanson's "Super Natural Every Day" because it has a specific section for lunch (in truth I was jealous because she works from home and can cook herself lunch every day) but some of those recipes might travel well. Also, dinner leftovers make simple and delicious lunches too!

Thanks for this list. I made a whole jar months ago on Ottolenghi's advice, but I haven't used any of it yet.
I've also found this recipe on his website that I'm going to try tonight:
http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/recipes/chicken-meatballs-with-preserved-lemon-and-harissa-relish

I'm the primary cook, and I cook dinner about 6 nights a week. I'm trying to find a good, out-of-the-ordinary recipe that my spouse and I can cook together tonight! What is everyone else cooking?

I use a small green Le Creuset casserole dish (with lid) to keep my salt, just like the photo here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B00023IT5S/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0

I use the same approach for adding body to my chili: red lentils! 1/3 cup cooks up in about 25 mins, thickens the broth, and virtually disappears. I use this technique for vegetarian and meat chilis alike.

On the similar advice of Pinterest, I tried this with a regular Sharpie marker and a favorite quote for my beloved, and the bugger WASHED OFF in the first dishwasher cycle! Apparently it requires a special pen.

I teach a lot of international students, mostly from East Asia, and they give the most beautiful gifts. Of course, they are decorative instead of useful, but I love displaying them around my classroom.
From my American students I usually get (if anything!) homemade edible treats or a gift card to Starbucks or Barnes and Noble. I'm totally grateful, but the problems are (1) I don't drink coffee and (2) all of the B&Ns are closing, so there isn't one to be found, even in an airport!
What about an Amazon.com gift card? That place sells damn near everything.

I love kale in any form, and I've tried making kale salad both with tongs and with my fingers. Simply put, the salad just turns out better when I toss it with my hands!