Category: Recipes

by KD

In Case of Emergency… Spaghetti Carbonara

spaghetti carbonara
Picture this: it’s 3 p.m. on a Friday. You’ve had a hectic week, with no time to go to the grocery store. Your fridge resembles the Gobi Desert. In some masochistic slip of the tongue, you’ve invited a few friends to dinner at your place… and now you’ve got to feed four people. Oh, did I mention you have about 30 minutes to spare between arriving home and your guests showing up? WHAT DO YOU MAKE?!

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by KD

Ginger-Anise Chicken Stew

chicken ginger anise stew
Are you bored of generic chicken or beef stews? Do add-ins like potatoes and carrots make you yawn? Well, here is the remedy to all your woes: a dish so tantalizing in scent and flavor it will bewitch you guests, and your neighbors! Ginger and star anise are center stage in this stew, supporting earthy-sweet daikon radish and butternut squash.

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Put Some Hummus On It

hummus
Is your sandwich missing something? Boring grain bowl got ya down? Well, there is only one thing to do: put some hummus on it. You could call it a dip or a condiment, but I call it good with everything. So you’ve seen those $4 plastic rounds of hummus at the deli, right? You can spend about 75 cents and make something even more fresh and delicious. Today I am going to tell you how to make hummus in your own kitchen, and never have an underwhelming wrap or plate of veggies again. Continue reading “Put Some Hummus On It” →

by KD

Salt-Encrusted Potatoes

salt-encrusted potatoes
Let’s say you’re making a luxurious main dish for dinner. You might decide to make a “plain” or “simple” side, but what do you do when that side proceeds to steal the show?! That is just what’ll happen with these salt-encrusted potatoes, a dish so tasty– crisp on the outside, warm and creamy on the inside– that it’s sure to become a permanent scene-stealer in your meal rotation.

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Roasted Fennel Over Couscous

fennel couscous
One thing you shouldn’t have to worry about is “sad desk lunch”. This is a phenomenon in which you’re forced to rifle through the condiments drawer in the office kitchen for food or get a bag of potato chips for lunch the third day in a row. With a bit of planning, you can prepare this flavorful couscous and roasted fennel salad, and have impressive, commute-proof lunches at the ready.

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Coq Au Vin Pot Pie

chicken pot pie

Chicken pot pie is one of the best cold-weather foods around. You may have grown up chowing down on traditional pot pie, maybe even a microwavable version, but it’s time to try something new. Today we’re making Coq Au Vin Pot Pie. The crispy chicken with paprika and thyme, the Madeira wine and bacon additions, all come together to give this classic dish a deliciously French twist.

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