April 5, 2017April 6, 2017 by KD

Groundnut Stew

While there is still a bit of a chill in the air, it’s a good time to test a few more stews, and different types of stew, too. A few weeks ago, we posted a recipe for a chicken stew with squash and anise, a delicious flavor bomb. This one, with spicy peppers, peanut butter and ground dried shrimp, is another flavor bomb of a totally different sort!

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April 3, 2017April 4, 2017 by KD

Umami Sprinkles

Going vegan is difficult, especially if you’re a heavy meat or dairy consumer. But there is some fairly robust research indicating that a diet containing less animal product can be beneficial for our health and the environment. Instead of getting overly ambitious, going full-on vegan overnight, why not try incorporating some cheese, meat, and dairy alternatives into your everyday meals?

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March 24, 2017March 27, 2017 by KD

Marinated & Steamed Chinese Eggplant

Eggplants are not quite in season (far from it, actually), but when a beautiful bunch of dark purple nightshades cropped up at the grocery store, I just couldn’t resist. These are Chinese eggplants, different from Italian eggplants in their long, thin appearance. The skin of Chinese eggplants is also thinner than the ones you’d normally find in the produce aisle.

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March 20, 2017March 21, 2017 by KD

A Recipe for the Spring

Today is the first day of spring! If it’s still cold and snowy where you live, surely you’ve noticed the daylight lasting longer, and that alone is a cause for celebration. The recipe below, called salmagundi, is the perfect recipe to ring in spring on a full belly.

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March 17, 2017March 20, 2017 by KD

Corned Beef and Cabbage for Your St. Patty’s Festivities

How lucky are we that St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year? We’ve an excellent chance to celebrate the proper way: with too much Irish whiskey and maybe some green beer. But you can’t have a proper St. Patrick’s Day without some corned beef and cabbage!

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March 13, 2017March 14, 2017 by KD

Squid and Farro with White & Green Beans

About five years ago, I stumbled upon what would become one of my favorite recipes ever: Squid and Farro with White & Green Beans. You might quake at the idea of cooking with squid, but the flavors in this dish are so appealing that you may just change your mind. Continue reading →

March 10, 2017March 13, 2017 by KD

Better Than Delivery Pad Thai

If you often find yourself falling into the “too tired to cook, let’s order delivery” camp, I’ve got about 75% of the solution right here*. This recipe for pad thai is quick, easy, and so good you may want to double the recipe for leftover lunch all week!

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March 6, 2017March 7, 2017 by KD

How To Cook a Steak Without Fear!

Nothing (NOTHING) has been more intimidating in my culinary adventures than learning to cook a steak. I’m not even talking about grilling, or marinating, or doing some impressive open-fire paleo stuff in a cutthroat competition. I’m just talking about cooking a nice hunk of beef, for myself, in a kitchen, on the stove. Cooking steak while inexperienced (CSWI) is intimidating for two reasons:

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March 3, 2017March 20, 2017 by KD

The Best Chili Recipe You’ll Ever Find

Without a doubt, the chili recipe below is THE BEST. What, you may ask, defines “the best chili ever”? It’s one that’s: (a) easy; (b) has the right consistency; (c) comes together quickly; and, of course, (d) tastes good. The recipe below delivers all of this, and then some!

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