Author: chefalice

Taking the idea of a sloppy joe, giving it a Greek flavor palette, and making it a little healthier in the process by replacing half the meat with finely chopped mushrooms, I created this fun recipe. Serve this on nice sourdough buns with a salad on the side, and sip a Greek beer to wash it all down.

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This bold gingerbread is abundant with blackstrap molasses, lots of fresh and ground ginger, and even a bit of black pepper. Make this cake even more tasty by soaking the raisins in brandy overnight to plump them. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream to complement its full-bodied flavor.

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This cake is really fabulous for dessert, afternoon tea, or even as a brunch coffee cake. Using all teff flour gives it a bread-like texture, while the version made with half tapioca flour is more like an angel food cake.

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Making Bolognese is often an all-day affair, but its depth and richness can’t be beat. We wanted a quicker, weeknight-friendly version that wouldn’t sacrifice flavor. Our first move was to use our Dutch oven to deeply brown the aromatics and some pancetta (but not the ground beef, which would dry out and toughen if seared) to develop a flavorful fond; we also treated the ground beef with a baking soda solution to ensure that it stayed tender. Tomato paste and red wine added brightness. Some grated Parmesan thickened the sauce and offered savory depth. To save on dishes, we found…

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