New Additions

 

Last Saturday Jared came home and explained that he had "accidentally" bought us a Le Creuset cast iron dutch oven and an All-Clad 4 qt sauce pan.  He didn't need to explain much.  You see, these types of purchases have been happening to the both of us.  A few weeks ago, after going out to run a quick errand, I somehow came home with three pairs of shoes.

But I disgress.

I've gotta say, having top quality cookware does enhance the experience and the outcome of cooking.  Now that we are the proud owners of a Le Creuset, we've been putting it to good use.

Two winners so far:  Brown Rice with Black Beans and Cilantro, Macaroni and Cheese with Kielbasa and Mustard.  Both are Cooks Illustrated recipes and both were exquisite.  Of course I can't post the recipes to this blog, but go to the Cooks site and subscribe if you're interested.  We think it's worth every penny.

Brown Rice with Black Beans and Cilantro  
(Vegetarian Reuben Sandwiches on the side, a Moosewood Simple Suppers recipe.)

Macaroni and Cheese with Kielbasa and Mustard