tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85972380574284701862011-12-20T16:33:22.103-05:00Lindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913655472510924699noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597238057428470186.post-83443297136147775572011-12-05T19:12:00.001-05:002011-12-05T19:43:35.210-05:00

My frustration with the lack of cold weather is what brought this one to life. Hoping to summon some relatively seasonal weather, I mixed up some fair weather friends with some heartier staples for a very easy and satisfying  supper.  I happened to have a bratwurst in my freezer and beets in the fridge, so all I needed was some greens and inspiration. Yield: 4 servings Time: 60-90 minutes,

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This is a twist on my mom's tried and true Sausage Cheese Balls. They're great to have on hand for the holidays or for movie night.  They are in no way vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or remotely good for you, but man they taste good. Yield: 7 dozen puffs Time: 90 minutes Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 T dijon mustard 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 T dry mustard 1 T high quality

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These dumplings are great to have on hand for impromptu gatherings, to round out a stir-fry dinner, or to plop in simmering chicken & ginger stock for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Time: 90 minutes Yield: 20-24 dumplings Ingredients: 3/4 lb gound pork 1 c. napa cabbage, minced (or about 6 large brussels sprouts...cuz that's what I had on hand) 2 scallions, minced 1 T grated fresh ginger 1

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I heart mushrooms...B does not. Not even a little.  I always want to order mushroom soup when we're out, but half the time its terrible fungus-y dishwater.  When you find a good soup with strong rich flavor (that's not too salty, not too thick, not made with 9lbs of butter and actually tastes like mushrooms instead of beef) its pretty heavenly. This past weekend, I set out to make the best

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B and I recently dined a little farm-to-table place before an evening at the theater.  Something like this was served in lieu of pre-meal bread - just about a tablespoon of it to share with 2 little demitasse spoons.  It was love at first bite, so we focused most of our energy on figuring out all the flavors and kinda forgot to enjoy it after that first bite.  The dish below is my first pass at

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A strong craving for lamb and chick peas is what inspired this dish.  I happened to find fresh turmeric root in the market, so that took me down this kinda Moroccan path. Ingredients 1T olive oil 1 small onion, small dice 1 lb round lamb, lightly seasoned with s&p 3 coves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh turmeric root, grated or 1 t ground* 1 inch fresh ginger root, grated or 1 t ground* 1 t. cumin

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Decadent springtime bliss as far as I'm concerned.... Time: 1 hour (+1 or 2 days for marinating) Yield: dinner for 2 Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder blade steaks (or any cut of lamb you like) 6 oz plain greek yogurt 1/2 c chopped fresh mint leaves 2 clove garlic, 1 minced, 1 smashed 1 T lemon juice 2 t lemon zest salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup dried green lentils 1 c water 1 large sprig fresh

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This meal took me back to my kismet wheelhouse.... At the market this weekend I was perusing the fish case and the weighing the guilt labels against the price tags when figured I'd just ask the guy in orange waders what was good today (sidebar...are the waders really necessary inside of the grocery store? are there water hazards behind the scenes in Whole Foods?).  He went straight for the

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These gluten-free babies are nutrient dense, packed with power and completely irresistible.  The recipe is fairly flexible, so play with the flavors and textures you like best. Time: 1 hour Yield: 24-30 smallish muffins Ingredients: 2 c blanched almond flour 2 t baking soda 1 t sea salt*  1 T cinnamon 1 c dates, pitted 3 ripe bananas 3 eggs 1 t  apple cider vinegar* ¼ cup coconut oil* 1 ½

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Wednesday night has  become "date night" at our favorite local Italian joint.  The bar is small, the tender is cheeky, the bread is warm, the drinks are strong, and the meatsaballs are soo nice.  Tonight we're having another snow-storm, bad enough to keep us home.  At 5:30 I was determined to have somea goooda meatsaballs on the table by 7 or so...and this is how I got there. Time: 45-90 min

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We were first introduced to this amazing soup by our fabulous and much missed neighbors.  2 winters ago, not too long after we moved in to this wonderful old corner property, we had a pretty good snow storm.  At 0 dark hundred, I poured out of bed, slapped on my glasses, popped on my ridiculous big green woolly hat (with ear flaps and a braid out the top) and got started on our 160+ feet of

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This is one of those soups that can be as rich or as light as you prefer it to be.  In the spring and through the summer, a light puree of corn, tomato & green onions with some quick grilled chicken is amazing; by fall you can splash in a little milk and add some potatoes to your puree for depth and body; come winter, start with a nice medium roux, use up left over slow roasted roasted chicken

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Tonight I set out to make a curry (again, I know) to use up some of the hardy winter veggies I have accumulated lately. When I was done, I gave it a taste and was surprised to have recreated the first Indian sauce I had ever had, completely by accident.So, tonight's Kismet was truly an accident. Hope you enjoy it.Yield: 6-8 entrees, 10-14 sidesTime: 90 minutesIngredients:vegetable oilMasala 1 -

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I don't really have a story for this one...its sooper easy, healthy, light and delicious.Yield: 6-8 entree servingsCook Time: 30-60 minutes, depending on your chop speed.Ingredients:2 T vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, small dice2 ribs celery, small dice1 poblano pepper, very small dice1 banana pepper, very small dice1 pepper in adobo (canned, in with the latin foods), minced with sauce3-4

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I was always one of those "I don't like curry" people. Really turned my nose up at the stuff. When B started enjoying Indian cuisine with coworkers, he tried to get me on board and I firmly declined. One day I was at the market and spied an Indian frozen dinner, so I picked up a Chana Masala for B. He offered me a taste and I reluctantly accepted....and then I was hooked. So many flavors that

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I Made It up and Did it wrong... Don't Tell my MomWe find ourselves in that part of the summer when the veggies have veggies and I start running out of ideas. Indian style curries are my default for using up all manner of vegetable - perfect for the summer - complex and spicy and packed with veggie goodness. This week I was thinking about doing another curry, but I remembered that we had plenty

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Hey gang - life gets busy, haven't had time to post. Just sent this quick and easy summer beauty to a friend and figured I'd just post it here too. Lazy as all get out - but still a yummy treat.Yeild: whateverTime: 30 min (not including scrubbing...that's another 30)Ingredients:couple dozen clams per person, I soak and scrub 3 times, cuz grit makes me glum2 med zucchini or squash per person1

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Having some friends over for paella night this weekend and we have some diet challenges in the mix for a change. The paella I'm preparing for the gang will be seafood and chorizo and I want Sean's version to be as close to that taste and feel as possible, so this is what I test drove last night. Yield: 2-3 servingsTime: 1.5 hoursIngredients:1 link vegetarian "chorizo style" sausage link, sliced

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Today's post is not a recipe or a photo journal, its a short story about how quickly we can evolve beyond our limitations by challenging them head on, taking action, and pushing our edge.This is a short talk I gave at the end of a two and a half day public speaking class that I took earlier this month. Thanks to Berg for listening to my fears before and during my class. Thanks to my classmates

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The farmer's market opened and the CSA season has finally begun! THIS its officially my favorite time of year in terms of cooking - the quality and quantity of fresh local food is unrivaled for the next several months. This is our second year with a CSA - and if you don't know anything about a CSA, I can tell you that its a joy and a creative challenge without equal. You get the best and the

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Hey Gang - sorry no posts lately, but we had a little fast going on, so there was zero kitchen creativity happening. Tonight was my first night back at the plate. I was running really late from work, so I decided to keep it simple, with grilled chicken thigh quarters, roasted poblano spiked red quinoa, and a quick tomato and avocado salad.Part of coming off a fast involves a few days of broths,

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This spring has been a little more fickle than others in my recent memory. We've had some sparkling blue sky days with temps in the low 80's and we've had plenty of cold, grey, rainy days like today. Tonight I wanted to have a nice big bowl of comfort food for dinner, but my fridge is packed with spring delights - so I went the route of a hearty stew made with light springy flavors and

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Hey gang - its been a MONTH since my last post, so tonight I give you three light, easy, springy treats to try out. I hope you enjoy - and please check back soon for my "spring cassoulet" that's in development right now!I got the plan for this dish from a seasonal cookbook, did some tweaking and loved the result. Fresh crisp asparagus, nutty wholesome whole wheat pasta, lemon, eggs, herbs...

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As with any salad, the variations on this one are endless. Any way you make it, its a fantastic brunch or lunch and can make a super fast dinner if you double up the eggs and add a hunk of some fantastic bread. This is a favorite in our house on warm spring nights when we're in a rush. Because the yolks are runny, there's no need for a dressing at all, but a drizzle your favorite light and

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This one might be a "no-brainer" for all of you, but this method just dawned on me on Easter Sunday. Divine intervention? I'm guessing no, but it is easy and delicious.Steamed Spring Veggies with Lemon and HerbsYield: 4 servingsPrep Time: 10 minutesIngredients:1 bunch asparagus, rinsed and bottoms trimmed1 c. broccoli florets, rinsed1 c. sugar snap peas, rinsed and trimmed1/4 lemon, juiced and

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Tonight's dinner is the very reason I created this blog. I had a dish in mind, I made it up as I went along, it turned out better than expected and I need to get this recipe written down before I forget. I used to just write it out while B did the dishes. Now I draft an entry, let it simmer a day or two, make adjustments and then post. So there you have it - the creative process exposed...muy

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I'd love to write a great story to go with this one, but I have another dish I want to post so I have to save my brain cells. This is a super tasty version of Sheppard's Pie. You can sub beef, turkey, lamb, seitan or quinoa & mushroom for the bison and end up with a great dish. Enjoy.Shepard's Pie (Bison Style)Yield: 4 servingsTime: 90 minIngredients;1 T vegetable oil2 medium onions, rough

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This recipe is is not mine, it was passed to me by one of my favorite foodies, who also happens to be a woman who played a huge role in shaping my understanding of, respect for, and interested in both food and people. The dish sounds pretty good on paper, but turns out SO much better than that! If you try and enjoy, please thank Nonna-Marie and her big food brain.Kale Pesto Pasta with BeetsYield

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I'm a huge carrot fan ... in fact, when I'm in the zone I can easily eat 5 lbs in a week. I eat so many carrots that my eyes have improved 2 levels in the past year. Seriously. But here's the catch...I only like them raw. My mom tried a million variations on cooked carrots and I rejected them all. Until I futzed my way into this soup recipe. This is a dish that I crave year round...give it a try,

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Brussels Sprouts are delicious, nutritious and grow on trees. The have 3 times more vitamin C per weight than an orange - and - as I mentioned, they are DELICIOUS. This version is a great way to sneak them on a plate...they don't even LOOK like Brussels Sprouts!Warm Sprout Slaw with ProsciuttoYield: Serves 6 very lucky peopleEasily veg'd, easily vegan'd, gluten freeIngredients:4 c shredded

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This weekend we had some new friends over for dinner. Naturally, I made a traditional Ethiopian meal...cuz that's normal, right? Anyway, one of our guests joined me in the kitchen as I was getting ready to serve - I asked if either half of the couple preferred light meat over dark. The response was "we eat pretty much everything (my heart soared!), except for Brussels sprouts (it crashed to

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Quick, easy and super tasty. This is all good stuff to have hanging out in the pantry or freezer. Sub meat for seitan or forgo the protein all together and add more veggies like peppers, squash, tomato and green beans. Tonight its 31* so I did this on the stove, but I would normally grill. I included the timing for that at the end. Grilling is best because everything is hot and ready to go at

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This dish is the result of a classic case of "A and B are about to go bad and OH LOOK, I found C!" Today's A&B were a single boneless turkey breast and a lonely chicken sausage. My OH LOOK! was a fresh jar of Sierra Nevada Honey Mustard (thanks Chas!). Here's how they made their way to my Kismet Mess...YIELD: 2-4 servingsNon-veg1 turkey breast half, boneless about 1.5 lbs1 sausage, I used an

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Its a lot of putzing around, but pretty easy. Its great as an entree or a side to anything wonderfully roasty. Yield: 6 entrees, 12 sidesVeg as written, easily "vegan'd"1 cup dried green lentils, picked over and rinsed1 large yellow onion, small dice10 cloves garlic, 4 bonked, 6 minced2 black cardamom pods, seeds only (or 3 green cardamom, or 1 t ground cardamom)1 t sage1 bay leaf3 cups water or

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...is pretty much the first thing I remember about cooking.My mom has been telling me this since our days in the mustard and avocado kitchen on Rockmere. Sometimes she actually made a roux, most of the time it was a proclamation as she gathered her version of mis en place.She has always been a wonderful cook and put a lot of time and effort into exposing us to the world beyond chicken nuggets.

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