Asparagus and Pepper Jack Tamales

When you think of tamales, what's the first filling you think of? Pork with salsa verde or green chile and cheese, maybe? How about asparagus and pepper jack? Drive east on 90 from Seattle and on the other side of Snoqualmie Pass in the Yakima Valley, there's a tamale joint called Los Hernandez, famous for their asparagus and pepper jack tamales. People rave about 'em.

ByMichelleJune 5, 20120Comments

Spring Penne with Sugar Snap Peas and Asparagus

It's been four years and I'm still having a hard time adjusting to the seasons in the Pacific Northwest. I'm used to strawberries starting in late January, asparagus starting in April and lasting nearly to the fall, stone fruit starting in May, and then being socked in by June gloom. But if there's one benefit…

ByMichelleJune 1, 20125Comments

Cooking from the Pantry: Israeli Couscous

If you're not already sitting in your car on your way to your Memorial Day weekend destination, you're probably making your weekend grill plan. Usually, I'd be thinking burgers, maybe ribs, and mac salad, but not everyone around here eats mayo (I know - it erases practically an entire food group). The other night we ordered…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20110Comments