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Rick Stein

posted August 03, 2010 in haddock in the kitchen

Last week I took part in a Guardian Word of Mouth web chat with Rick Stein. Despite my surname, I don’t make a lot of fish dishes, so I asked him for a good thai fish cake recipe. Ever the gentleman, he sent me this. Many thanks, Rick THAI FIS (read full article)

Guest Post: Sensational Summertime Salads

posted August 02, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

This guest post comes from Allison, who shares her struggles and triumphs while learning how to cook, at Post-College Kitchen! ~~~~~ Summertime makes eating fresh & healthy salads easier than ever! Start with a bed of greens (spinach is my favor (read full article)

Lunch at Viajante

posted July 25, 2010 in Tamarind and Thyme

“Have you heard of Viajante?” asked a colleague of mine last week; he had just read Marina O’Loughlin’s review in the Metro that morning. Yes, I had, but had not yet made the trip east to try one of their tasting menus. We qui (read full article)

05.10.10: dinner (Barcelona Wine Bars’ simple shrimp salad).

posted May 18, 2010 in The Manhattan Food Project

Grilled Shrimp over Citrus Salad Whenever Elizabeth brings a salad to my attention, I get excited.  As I have written about in the past, when she and I started out cooking together, I had a heck of a time getting plant matter onto the plate.  Since (read full article)

Menu Plan Monday: St. Patrick’s Day

posted March 15, 2010 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

St. Patrick’s Day is here on Wednesday, and I will be able to indulge my love of corned beef. I am going to follow the Crockpot Corned Beef recipe I used last year, and fingers-crossed, there will be enough leftovers for the next day. Here is t (read full article)

Churrasco Feast Express

We were watching Samantha Brown's "Passport to Latin America", where she featured Brazil. And of course, a big part of it was their FOOD. I told Dennis that my family and I were supposed to have our Churrasco buffet at Serendra last Holiday, but sinc (read full article)

Churrasco Feast Express

We were watching Samantha Brown's "Passport to Latin America", where she featured Brazil. And of course, a big part of it was their FOOD. I told Dennis that my family and I were supposed to have our Churrasco buffet at Serendra last Holiday, but sinc (read full article)

Picnic Vegetable Salad Recipes

posted March 03, 2010 in Picnic Food Ideas

Cold vegetable salads are always a hit when served with any kind of hot picnic foods. Crunchy vegetable bits and chunks tossed in rich cream or tangy vinaigrette are delicious and healthy. Vegetable salads are also perfect as food garnishing to almos (read full article)

Spicy Pork, Pasta and Beans

posted February 22, 2010 in Dairy Diary Chat

This hearty and heathly pasta dish is perfect for chilly winter evenings. An all-in-one pot recipe that’s great for family cooking, but make sure it’s a big pot! It provides fibre, protein and carbohydrate and so needs no accompaniment. If l (read full article)

CSA Time and A Lovely Meatless Meal

posted February 05, 2010 in The Good Cook

Green dots denote CSA locationsThe weatherman is predicting up to 12 inches of snow tonight and into tomorrow. To me this is the perfect weather for curling up with a good book while something wonderful is simmering, rising or baking in the kitchen. (read full article)

Ropa Vieja with Mango Salsa

posted January 31, 2010 in Home Cooks Online

A Cuban dish of Flank Steak and Peppers, topped with a fruity mango salsa, by contributor, Robin Daumit.Ropa Vieja with Mango Salsa. Photo: R. DaumitThis recipe is a great example of why I like having company in the kitchen.  After a while, all (read full article)

Sopa Caldosa

posted December 29, 2009 in Mangos Chili and Z

This is the soup recipe that I alluded to in my Spanish Deviled Egg post on Monday that will launch the alledged “fit”.     The comments I typed into the notes section of my computer recipe program indicate the following about t (read full article)

Menu Plan Monday: Cipollini Onions

posted November 09, 2009 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

We are getting close to the end of our CSA season with Two Small Farms, which means figuring out where to find my fresh, local, organic produce. Fortunately, we have a few Farmer’s Markets which stay open year-round so I am sure to find good so (read full article)

Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Onions

posted August 26, 2009 in Life\'s Ambrosia

When looking back on my childhood, I fondly remember many end of the summer Sunday dinners. I remember playing outside all day, climbing trees and hanging out with friends. Just as the sun would begin to set, I’d head back home, walk through t (read full article)

My First Post: Diet Coke Chicken with Green Bean Casserole and Salad

posted July 30, 2009 in Cheese Curd in Paradise

I really like simple dishes- mainly because i have a pretty busy schedule. However, i love homecooked meals. I suppose I am somewhat "semi-homemade". This is one of my favorite things to make for dinner. A friend of mine made diet coke chicken in wh (read full article)

a special birthday dinner

posted June 05, 2009 in I Heart Beets

years ago i visited an amazing and unique restaurant in washington dc, called mie n' yu. i've had it in mind to recreate their unusual banana pesto hummus, and finally tested it out this evening for my mom's birthday. appetizers: banana pesto hummu (read full article)

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