Leeks Vinaigrette

Posted on March 19, 2013 by artislyfe

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

Posted on March 19, 2013 by artislyfe

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Low-Fat Recipes: Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Posted on March 19, 2013 by artislyfe

Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

4.36 / 5 Stars | 87 Reviews

by Jackie Smith

“Forget those ubiquitous packets of Chinese duck sauce–this tangy dipper boasts fresh pineapple juice and brown sugar.”

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Back Bay Pottery: Rustic Yet Elegant Handmade Dinnerware & Tabletop — Product Roundup

Posted on March 18, 2013 by artislyfe

You put a lot of love and care into preparing a meal, so why not eat that meal off a plate that’s been just as lovingly created? That is precisely what’s so special about handmade dinnerware, and I just love the collection from San Luis Obispo-based potter Christine Silbaugh.

How Long Does It Usually Take You To Make Dinner? — Reader Discussion

Posted on March 18, 2013 by artislyfe

Here we are on Monday with five nights of dinners staring us in the face. A weeknight dinner can be a tricky thing, something that gets squeezed into that narrow time slot between getting home from work and the desperate desire to just kick back and relax. We’re curious — how long does it usually take you to make dinner? Have you streamlined your cooking to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible? Or do you linger over meal prep with a glass of wine?

An Italian Polenta Supper: The Party Plan — Gatherings from The Kitchn

Posted on March 18, 2013 by artislyfe

While all of us here at The Kitchn love to chat about simple meals and the day-to-day realities of cooking, we also really love a good party. So this week we’re launching a new monthly series, Gatherings from The Kitchn, showing you our own dinner parties, large and small. Gathering with friends can be as simple as a cozy dinner party for for four in a little apartment, or as ambitious as a backyard movie night. We’ll show you our real-life parties, taking a week to walk through planning, recipes, tips, decorating tips, and the party itself.

Our first party comes from my own kitchen, where last week I threw a dinner tailored for the end of winter, one with hearty, rustic polenta and lots of red wine. Simple, right? Well, we decided to add a dramatic centerpiece for this party — a four-foot-long polenta board! Want to see more?

coconut bread

Posted on March 18, 2013 by artislyfe

Three weeks ago, we together rolled our eyes because it seemed like everyone was either celebrating spring (pea tendrils! meyer lemons!) or on vacation without us, cluttering our social media feeds with shiny, happy scenes on distant beaches. We had a brief but unequivocally necessary pity party because while we were stuck here, shivering, with a fresh layer of sleet accumulating outside. We consoled ourselves with blood orange margaritas.

And then — EH TU, DEB? — I turned on you too.

Really, I have some nerve. There we were, finally getting caught back up after a fall and winter of extended absences while I hopped from Atlanta to Austin, Boston to Bridgewater, Minneapolis to Montreal, Salt Lake to St. Louis and I unpacked my thick sweaters and wool socks only long enough to replace them with sunscreen and flip-flops.

What a terrible week.