Marc Bouchard of Hudson is executive chef at Stellina Restaurant in Watertown, Mass.
Address comments or questions to him c/o Lifestyles, The Telegraph, P.O. Box 1008, Nashua, NH 03061.
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Brown rice: Friendly companion to hundreds of dishes If anyone asked me what one food they should add to their diet that would make a big difference nutritionally, I would say without hesitation, brown rice. Brown rice isn’t a “super grain” like quinoa … Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Looking forward to another delicious year in food Every December, some snobby, cosmopolitan food writer forecasts ingredients or dishes we’ve never heard of as the hottest gastronomic trend for the upcoming annum. It’s a great gig, particularly since no one ever contradicts them. … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Beyond just taste, recipes need color and depth We don’t just eat with our mouths. We eat with our eyes. There are some excellent recipes that fail miserably, not because they don’t taste good, but because they lack visual appeal. You can have … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Colorful finger foods that are easy to prepare To hear the food critics, in particular the insufferable “talking heads” from the Cooking Channel, no one who is anyone sits down to a full dinner anymore. Tiny plates of food are all the rage … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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It’s time for home cooks to embrace the chipotle The popularity of chipotle peppers on menus has mushroomed over the past decade. I see restaurants of all types pushing chipotle-rubbed ribs, chipotle barbecue sauce, chipotle seafood, chipotle chicken, even fresh chipotle-flavored pasta. Despite this … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Tasty chickpeas underused in American cuisine Chickpeas, also known by their Spanish name, garbanzos, are one of the most delicious, nutritious and versatile members of the legume family of high-protein, high-fiber and low-fat vegetables. They’re also one of the most popular, … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Pork pulls its weight as perfect food on short notice Pulled pork used to be the unique province of the barbecue fanatics of North Carolina, where whole hogs are slowly roasted over glowing embers until the meat is literally falling off the bone. The shreds … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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Blackened fish courtesy of Prudhomme’s prescience July 1979 marked an important moment in American culinary history. That’s when the restaurant K-Paul’s opened in New Orleans, and with that event, owner Paul Prudhomme sparked a major revival in the interest in Cajun … Wednesday, November 16, 2011 |
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Bring ubiquitous onion to forefront of your meal “You make us cry without hurting us. “I have praised everything that exists, “but to me, onion, you are “more beautiful than a bird “of dazzling feathers, “heavenly globe, platinum goblet, “unmoving dance “of the … Wednesday, November 9, 2011 |
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Basic tools can’t be replaced by modern gadgets In 1997, the topic of my very first Telegraph column was a discussion of essential kitchen implements, or as I called them, my MVTs – Most Valuable Tools. After some consideration, I narrowed my choices … Wednesday, November 2, 2011 |
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Cooking properly will take care of fat from duck breasts Duck is one of the most popular meats at any upscale restaurant. The dark, rich meat is the prefect foil for all of the terrific produce that appears at the tail end of a long … Wednesday, October 26, 2011 |
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Popular author was wild about mushrooms Jane Grigson was one of a host of food writers who helped introduce the English-speaking world to a brighter culinary future in the post-war world. Although she died in 1990, her popularity was such that … Wednesday, October 19, 2011 |
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Get the connection for tasty Braised Short Ribs Braised Short Ribs are one of the most delicious and succulent of all cool-weather beef recipes, absolutely perfect for this time of year. So, why aren’t we making them more often? Well, for starters, short … Wednesday, October 12, 2011 |
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Italian prune plums add new flavor to local scene It’s the time of year when Italian prune plums pop up in the supermarkets and farm stands. Since they’re a relatively new item on the local scene, a primer is called for. Italian prune plums … Wednesday, October 5, 2011 |
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Sweet ideas to help celebrate Rosh Hashana It is a happy coincidence that the Jewish New Year, celebrated as the holiday of Rosh Hashana, occurs at the same time as our local apple harvest. That’s because apples, as well as other sweet … Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
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Pair chickpeas and potatoes for a hearty salad
Simple warm fruit dessert is perfect for winter
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