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11 Jun 2010
Rice Pilaf with Toasted Orzo

Rice Pilaf with Toasted Orzo

Tags: orzo, pilaf, rice, side dish, vegetarian
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

This pilaf takes ordinary converted rice and boosts it with a bit of toasted orzo. The little pasta grains impart texture, nuttiness and a lovely color to the dish – you get depth of flavor with really no additional work.

11 Jun 2010
Grilled Ginger Lemon Chicken

Grilled Ginger Lemon Chicken

Tags: chicken, ginger, lemon, main course, meat
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

This ginger lemon marinade is a revelation – bright, spicy, sweet and savory all at once, it immediately became my new favorite way to treat chicken.

11 Jun 2010
Herbed Pilaf

Herbed Pilaf

Tags: herbs, pilaf, rice, side dish, vegetarian
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

This simple rice pilaf is a celebration of the goodness of fresh herbs – if you are not inclined to grow your own, pick up the prettiest, leafiest bunches from the store or farmer’s market and go to town.

11 Jun 2010
Asparagus with Gremolata

Asparagus with Gremolata

Tags: asparagus, garlic, lemon, parsley, side dish, vegan
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

The quest for the fall back side has one more contender in the running – this simple preparation of asparagus with a delicious italian condiment of the brightest flavor and texture is an absolute gem.

10 Jun 2010
Lemon Chicken Shish Kebab

Lemon Chicken Shish Kebab

Tags: chicken, garlic, green pepper, kebab, lemon, main course, meat, mushroom, onion, red pepper, tomato
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

I really love making shish kebab – it’s always praised effusively when made for friends and that pay off comes with very little work. Buy a bunch of veggies and a little meat, let them hang in some herbs and spices, thread on skewers, grill or broil and call it a day.

10 Jun 2010
Watermelon Sorbet

Watermelon Sorbet

Tags: cherry, dessert, ice cream, lime, sorbet, watermelon
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

This sorbet is an absolute delight that celebrates the joy of the season – fresh watermelon. The sticky pulp is heightened by zesty limes, with just a bit of grenadine and cherry to enhance its bright pink color.

9 Jun 2010
Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

Tags: appetizer, beef, meat, meatball, red pepper, tomato
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

Albondigas are often found as part of tapas, a collection of small plates of both hot and cold nibbles hailing from Spain. You’ll probably want to get a good-quality, crusty loaf of bread to use to sop up this absolutely delicious sauce.

8 Jun 2010
Spicy Mac with Chorizo and Jack

Spicy Mac with Chorizo and Jack

Tags: cheese, macaroni, main course, pasta, pepper, pork, sausage
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

So, my friends, it seems that the macaroni and cheese adventure continues with this spicy, south of the border version. Clever name aside (come on, you love that I rhymed mac with jack), this is full of piquant flavors and lovely texture that will become a welcomed departure from the usually cheddar pasta conglomeration.

8 Jun 2010
Berry Lemonade Sorbet

Berry Lemonade Sorbet

Tags: blackberries, blueberries, dessert, ice cream, lemon, sorbet
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

I make this treat in an ice cream maker so as to give it lightness and creaminess, but if you’d like to enjoy it in a little more icy format (or if you don’t have an ice cream maker), you can absolutely make it as a granita.

8 Jun 2010
Easy Western Scramble

Easy Western Scramble

Tags: breakfast, cheese, eggs, ham, main course, onions, peppers, pork
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

In an effort to recreate some atavistic memory of my childhood, I set upon a method of recreating this Western blend for a breakfast of my past. Served atop delicately scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar cheese, it may not be the low-brow brunch of my yester-years, but it still manages to make me smile.

1 Jun 2010
Açai Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

Açai Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

Tags: acai, blueberry, dessert, frozen yogurt, ice cream, vegetarian
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

I love this recipe because it’s such a short list of ingredients that begets something so wholesome and lovely – not to mention that you could absolutely, positively never get this in the store.

30 May 2010
Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Bamboo Shoots)

Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Bamboo Shoots)

Tags: appetizer, bamboo shoot, dumpling, potsticker, seafood, shrimp
Posted in Kitchen, Now Try This |

I came across this recipe the other day in finding a cheaper way to nosh on the addictive Crystal Shrimp Dumplings from China Fun here in the city – the darn things are so delicious that when I eat them piping hot, the filling all falls out for lack of letting them sit and chill. Waiting is overrated.

30 May 2010
Truffled Potato Soup with Chives

Truffled Potato Soup with Chives

Tags: chives, ham, pork, potato, soup, truffles
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

I love this soup because it’s the proverbial king of the paradox – earthy potatoes are simmered with a homey stock, but then whipped to a smooth majesty of a soup. The top is kissed with truffle oil, with the earthiness of the truffle essence delivered via the clarity of the oil. It’s all glorious, grand and a reminder that we shouldn’t waste a single second dining on anything less than awesome.

29 May 2010
Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Tags: cheese, ham, pork, potato, soup
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

The soup gets its name from the fact that once it’s finished, you get to embellish it just as you would a baked potato. Bacon or ham, cheeses of all kinds, scallions and chives, even a dollop of sour cream – all make delicious toppings. Choose what suits you and tuck in to a hearty bowl of deliciousity. Yup, deliciousity.

28 May 2010
Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings (Jiao Zi)

Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings (Jiao Zi)

Tags: appetizer, chinese, chives, dumpling, meat, pork, potsticker
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes |

The best part of this recipe, and all homemade dumplings, is that the quality is much higher than what you’ll find at restaurants and dumpling joints. You control exactly what is added to the little delicacies, and you still end up keeping the price down. Fresh ingredients at a low price is a hard thing to come by these days, so definitely celebrate a little when you tuck into a plate of these bad boys.

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    • Berry Lemonade Sorbet
    • Easy Western Scramble
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