Recipes

• Kumquat Marmalade February 22, 2012
  While they may look small and cute, kumquats look far better than they taste. But because they have thin edible skin that’s loaded with pectin and isn’t very bitter, they’re perfect for making a quick marmalade. This week over at PBS I show you how to turn these tiny citrus into a bold, flavorful jam. […]
• Chipotle Chicken Chili February 19, 2012
  As a kid, when I heard the word “chili” it brought up images of brown chunky mush that looked (and smelled) like something you would feed a furry four legged companion. Between the gas inducing kidney bean “chili” that came out of the kitchen at home and the cans of Hormel that friends would warm […]
• Japchae February 18, 2012
  Japchae is one of my favorite Korean dishes and it also happens to be incredibly simple to prepare, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal. The clear sweet potato noodles are like a thicker version of glass noodles and they’re stir fried with marinated beef and seasonal vegetables. Check out the full post and […]
• Grapefruit Guacamole February 12, 2012
  Most store-bought guacamoles are preservative laden travesties made with more sour cream than avocado. That’s because avocado’s aren’t cheap, and they tend to discolor and spoil rather quickly. Luckily, guacamole is probably one of the simplest things you could possibly make in your kitchen!Read more » All text and photos © 2012 [ No Recipes […]
• 20 Second Chocolate Cake February 9, 2012
  Valentine’s Day is coming up and for those of you celebrating alone this year, here’s my gift to you. It’s a self-saucing chocolate cake that’s tender and moist on the inside and enrobed in a rich chocolate sauce. It takes under a minute to prepare and cooks in less than 20 seconds; it also happens […]