Kale Chimichurri

So much kale.  So many boring recipes.  Are you getting as sick of reading my “what to do with kale” posts as I am with finding ways to use it?  I’ve sauteed it with red pepper (that worked great for Tuscan but the Red Russian was tough), made kale gratin (also with the Tuscan), and…

Kielbasa and Kitsch

For my second installment on Travel, I’m transporting you to … Poland! The first thing that you’ll want to know is that “piwo” is Polish for beer.  You may want to drink some between vodka shots to remain somewhat sober.  Or not.  Most of the locals didn’t seem to be very concerned with being upright…

The Stir Fry Savior

With aging green beans and an overripe mango impetuously purchased days before, a stir fry transformed these seemingly mismatched ingredients into a lovely dinner. Quick and inexpensive, it makes a beautiful weeknight dish. Substitute asparagus for the green beans (my preference if not for impending bean death). Use mango or peaches — whatever is in…

Chilled Curried Carrot Soup

After a long day in the heat and humidity, you want to come inside and cool off to a nice bowl of … soup.  Chilled soup.  It’s still a little too soon in the season for gazpacho- unless you want to use flavorless, hot house tomatoes.  Instead try this complex tasting, but simple to make…

Slow Cooking In The Summer

It’s hot.  The last thing anyone wants to do in this heat is slave over a stove.  When you have guests over, it’s nice to prep and cook ahead of time so you can enjoy the day.  Of course, we all love a BBQ – in theory – but standing all day in the sweltering…