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Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Flaky baked cod with roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers is a light yet flavorful weeknight meal that takes me straight to the Mediterranean. The tomatoes are given a head start in the oven so that they have time to slow roast with olive oil, seasoning, and plenty of garlic. Once they’ve begun to soften and give up their juices, you might be tempted to just enjoy them on their own over crusty bread. Instead, add olives and capers, coat cod fillets in the sauce and bake until the fish is tender. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds cod, cut into 4 to 6 pieces 2 pints cherry and/or sweet grape tomatoes…
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Welcome Spring Into the Kitchen
The first day of spring is upon us, and a rotating array of the season’s produce will be on display at the farmer’s market. Regal spears of asparagus, handfuls of pea pods, and wily bunches of sprouts will make their way into my basket and onto the pages of Thirsty Radish. Along the way, I’ll share what I’m enjoying and invite you to cook along with me. To kick things off, here are some seasonal cooking ideas, a little music advice, and even a recommendation of what to wear to stay comfy as you usher in spring. Take Chocolate to the Floral Side A gift of candied violet chocolate and…
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Blood Orange Glazed Carrots
Blood oranges have gorgeous interior colors, with some being uniformly crimson and others resembling a tortoise shell pattern. As you squeeze the fruit needed for these blood orange glazed carrots, the juice color will give an indication of the jewel-toned side dish you’re about to whip up in the skillet. I use a combination of purple and orange carrots, sometimes even yellow and white, as they each pick up the rich shade of the glaze in a subtly different way. A rainbow-hued bunch will transform in the skillet as the glaze reduces, and as an added bonus, each color has its own health benefits. Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 tablespoon…
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Rich Hot Chocolate
Velvety hot chocolate thick enough to coat a spoon is decadent enough to qualify as dessert. This version is so rich and flavorful that you might serve it in the demitasse cups often used for espresso. Consider it a cure for all the unsatisfying experiences you’ve had with thin, bland hot cocoa. Since this recipe requires a great deal of chopped chocolate, select your favorite bars as they will determine the resulting flavor. A combination of semisweet and milk chocolate lends just the right amount of sweetness, with no additional sugar needed. Before the milk melts all that chocolate, it receives some special treatment in the form of cinnamon sticks…
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Baked Chocolate Donuts
Breakfast in bed may be a Valentine’s Day staple for some, but if you let me sleep in then wrap me in a fluffy robe, I’m happy to whip up a treat like these baked chocolate donuts. Skip the hot oil and heat up the oven instead to fill the kitchen with the rich scent of cocoa in the morning – or make them the night before and set the table in advance for the most indulgent breakfast, one that simply requires plating. Steeped in lore and made from the seeds of a tree whose scientific name is equally romantic – food of the gods – chocolate sets the tone…
