In Season: Pumpkins

by JBF Editors on November 04, 2011

Pumpkins have a bit of a typecasting problem. Though they loom large in America’s cultural consciousness each fall, their starring turns are limited to appearances as jack o’ lanterns on Halloween and in pumpkin pies on Thanksgiving. But pumpkins have so much more to offer: sliced and roasted, they’re a sweet foil for rich, savory dishes such as the Afghani dish kaddo bourani, which pairs caramelized pumpkin with spicy ground beef. When baked and mashed, pumpkin purée can be thrown into quick breads, pancakes, and desserts that in no way resemble pie, like the chocolate cake featured below. How to Choose and Store: Small pie or sugar pumpkins are best for cooking. One five-pound pumpkin will yield about 4 ½ cups of purée. Uncut, uncured pumpkins will keep for a couple of months in a cool, dry place. Cooked pumpkin will last about five days in the refrigerator or up to six months in the freezer. How to Cook:

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News Feed: November 3

by jbfauthor on November 03, 2010

Another interview with new Bon Appétit's new head honcho, Adam Rapoport. [NYT] Tucking into stingray. [NYT] The outlawed tonka bean still sneaks into restaurant kitchens. [Atlantic] There's more to Piedmont than just Barolo and Barbaresco. [LAT] The perfect risotto. [Chow]

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Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

by jbfauthor on March 30, 2010

This flavorful, hearty risotto is perked up with sunny saffron and Capriole Mont St. Francis, one of artisan cheesemaker Judy Schad's signature goat cheeses. You can order her product from her website, or simply substitute another semi-hard goat cheese.

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