Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Green Clean: Fridge Edition

Even if you’re not the type to keep an itemized list of everything in your fridge, designate a prominent spot in your refrigerator for leftovers. That way you’ll remember to turn that 1⁄2 cup of beans and 1⁄4 cup of … Continue reading

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Blend Some Pesto

Best for: Basil, cilantro, parsley, tarragon and mint. Keep: Refrigerate for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 6 months. Use: Toss with pasta, swirl into soup, drizzle onto veggies, mix with plain yogurt for a dip or dollop … Continue reading

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What the Hell are Pea Shoots

I have seen pea shoots before, but always as garnish. Pea shoots come from the pea plant, usually the snow or sugar snap pea varieties. They are harvested as young 2-to-6-inch shoots, including two to four leaf pairs and the immature tendrils. They … Continue reading

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Small Kitchen Hacks

Coconut milk, wine, and stock- ice cube ‘em Minced ginger, garlic – bag it Tomato paste label not blood Chiles in adobo – for impromptu cashew salsa Citrus juice– ice cube ‘em thaw for dressings Cilantro stems – hello chutney

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Bottom of the Pan

Watch the Bits at the Bottom of the Pan ….When you’re searing meat or chicken on a pan, you’re, of course, watching the piece of meat so that it browns nicely and doesn’t burn. But it’s equally important to watch … Continue reading

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