4 / 5 Stars | 6 Reviews
by Fight the Fat Foodie
“When combined and lightly glazed with sugar and balsamic vinegar, these vegetables provide a wonderful range of flavors, from earthy to sweet.”
Low-Fat Recipes: Glazed Root Vegetables
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An Italian Polenta Supper Party — Gatherings From The Kitchn
This week I’ve been sharing one of the most fun dinner parties I’ve ever hosted — we invited six friends over and threw an Italian polenta party anchored by a four-foot-long board in the middle of the table! Today I want to share the whole party with you and show you how it all came together.
From dramatic polenta pouring, to bottles of red wine, to my favorite tip for keeping polenta warm and creamy for hours before dinner, here’s a peek inside this cozy supper.
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Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron
Patrón is mixing it up with the Art of Patrón Contest, in which imaginative Patrón fans (such as yourselves) can enter to win $10,000 for creating the greatest piece of art using, or inspired by, the iconic Patrón Tequila bottle…
• Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron
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Tabletop Trends: Ikat Placemats — Product Roundup
The ikat trend probably hit its peak sometime last year, but it’s still around. (Not sure what ikat is? Read all about it here.) For a small touch of the textile in your home, look to placemats. As my mother would say, it’s a great way to jazz up your dinner table. And you know what? She’s right!
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Low-Fat Recipes: Sweet Dill Pickles
4.88 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
by SUSANNAH
“These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.”
Get the Look: Brass Kitchen Cabinet Pulls — Shopper’s Guide
I think brass is such a fine detail in a modern kitchen. In small amounts it adds just the right amount of sophistication without going overboard into glitz. Lately I’ve been particularly partial to brass cabinet pulls. The following pulls range in price from $5 to $15, and they’re a good starting point if you want to try this look out in your own kitchen:
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Maxwell & Ursula’s Light Renovation
It’s rental renovation-palooza over at Apartment Therapy this month. Our fearless leader Maxwell is tackling a new pad and showing us the process. Today he shares some kitchen plans and inspiration.
• Maxwell’s Light Reno
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10 Great Meals to Cook with Coconut Milk
Every time I buy a can of coconut milk, I always end up with a half-used can somehow. I put it in a resealable container, but inevitably forget about it in my fridge cemetery (the top shelf). Well, not this week. No, sir. Because we’re going to round up some great dinner recipes that use coconut milk, along with some sides to which you can add coconut milk so there is none leftover.
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Leeks Vinaigrette
Ah the noble leek, often the bridesmaid, rarely the bride. Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French recipe that honors the leek for itself. In this recipe we first clean and prep the leeks, then boil them in water until just cooked, drain them, and marinate them for several hours (or days) in a vinaigrette with a touch of Dijon mustard. Served at room temperature, the leeks make a lovely salad or side. And given that they love a long marinating time, they’re perfect for making ahead.
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Leeks Vinaigrette
Ah the noble leek, often the bridesmaid, rarely the bride. Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French recipe that honors the leek for itself. In this recipe we first clean and prep the leeks, then boil them in water until just cooked, drain them, and marinate them for several hours (or days) in a vinaigrette with a touch of Dijon mustard. Served at room temperature, the leeks make a lovely salad or side. And given that they love a long marinating time, they’re perfect for making ahead.
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