The Walsh Cookbook

To a kid, fava beans never sounded like something I would want to eat. In cartoons, lima beans and fava beans were the "gross" food that all the kids despised. As an adult, I had heard fava beans were a pain in the... neck... to peel. Based on these two important pieces of evidence, I avoided them for 25 years. Until we went to dinner last summer at Grain & Gristle and I was feeling bold and brave (probably after a glass of wine) and I ordered Grilled Fava Beans. After sucking down two plates, let's just say I'm a convert.  I still have not personally experienced peeling uncooked fava beans but I can attest that grilled fava beans are cake to peel. They sort of pop open like edamame! Grilled Fava Beans have become one of my favorite low-key summer sides. I like to make it with salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. If you have another combination you like, please let me know! One year ago: Campfire Breakfast Burritos Two years ago: Caity's S...

  Growing up in my family, you learned that dinner did not happen at 5 PM. It also didn't happen at 6, or even 7. It was not abnormal for us to eat at 8 or 9 PM because someone in the family (dad) HAD to exercise after work (why didn't I get that gene???), which frequently pushed dinner out until right before bedtime. It was/is a common subject of discussion at our house, "Dad HAS to go on a 30 mile bike ride and THEN we can eat". It always made sense why we ate late; dad worked late, then he exercised, then we ate late. 1 + 1 = 2. Then I grew up, moved out of my parent's house, and became responsible for feeding myself and somehow we STILL don't eat dinner until 8 or 9 PM. And now I can't even blame my dad for it! I guess a late dinnertime it was ingrained into me at a young age... or maybe I am just unprepared until 8 PM. Who knows? Let's not assign blame just yet. Now that it is staying light longer, dinner is usually served at abou...

    If you haven't tried Gina's Mom's Tart yet, stop what you're doing and make it... NOW! It is so good and so easy! I have been making a tart at least once a month and enjoying it thoroughly. With all the fresh rhubarb and strawberries right now I thought it would be great to make a Strawberry Rhubarb Tart and I am so glad I did. This tart is great for dessert but my favorite way to enjoy it is the next morning with a hot pot of tea. I must insist that you try it... NOW!   One year ago: Balsamic Roasted Chicken , Banana Crunch Muffins , Pan Roasted Radishes in Browned Butter Two years ago: Fried Egg Arugula Roll Up , Fresh Bowls , Brazilian Lemonade Three years ago: Chorizo and Smoked Paprika Brussels Sprouts , Sicilian Carrots Four years ago: Garlic Grands , Mint Sugar , Fresh Basil, Arugula, Spinach and Tomato Pilaf