What’s Cooking This Weekend? — Weekend of August 9-10, 2013

 Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Apricot-Miso Glaze

Happy weekend everyone! What’s cooking? Or grilling? Or pickling, or jamming? Is something bubbling on your stove? I’m baking a birthday cake for a small friend, and working my way through a big box of farm-fresh vegetables. What about you? What’s cooking in your kitchen this weekend? 

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Farro Salad with Tomatoes, Homemade Sauerkraut, Green Minestrone & Apricot-Miso Glazed Chicken — New Recipes from The Kitchn

We’ve switched over into full-on Preserve Mode this week with recipes for making homemade sauerkraut in a mason jar, quick-pickled red onions, a berry freezer jam, and plum preserves that will last you into winter. Need a little sustenance for your canning session? Dive into a plate of grilled apricot-miso chicken thighs with a side of summery farro salad. Take a look through all of this week’s recipes and plan your next project!

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Ice Cream Sundaes: What’s Your Approach?

Ice Cream Sundae-Crafting: What's Your Approach?

There are ice cream sundaes and then there are ice cream sundaes. You know the ones: the interesting, inspired sundaes that boast fancy toppings, delicious sauces and homemade whipped cream. These aren’t usually the ones we make at home, but I so appreciate a well-crafted sundae and thought we should take a moment to discuss how to put together a memorable one — how to really craft one. 

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5 Kitchen Questions for Matt Armendariz of Mattbites — Small Cool Kitchens 2013

We’ve been introducing you to our judges in the finalist round of Small Cool Kitchens 2013. Today, meet our final panel judge: Matt Armendariz of Mattbites! Matt writes one of my long-time favorite food blogs. He is a pro photographer, writer, and terrific cook who lives and blogs in Southern California. I’ve always loved his sense of humor and vibrant photography. When I found out that he had just finished renovating a home too, I knew he would be a great addition to our panel! 

Read on for a little more from Matt and his kitchen…

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