Monthly Archives: August 2014
Help Me Find a Non-Tomato Italian Sauce — Good Questions
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Q: I have always made a great, simple tomato sauce based on roasting tomatoes, hot peppers, onion and garlic in the oven at 350°F for an hour, and then simmering the puree of the roasted veggies with a teabag full of Italian spices and a cup of chicken stock.
Baking Isn’t Meant to Be Perfect. Time to Get Messy. — New Cookbook
The angle: Forget perfect edges and dollops of cream; this is real life baking.
Recipes for right now: Sweet Potato Samoas, Lemony Strawberry-Peach Muffins, Crispy Root Vegetable Chips, Raspberry Butter Tarts, Vegetarian Pesto Pizza, Fig and Apricot Newtons, Citrus-Topped Poppyseed Bars
Who would enjoy this book? Anyone who’s ever been intimidated by Pinterest.
Before & After: Organized Glassware Is so Soothing — Liveblogging The Kitchn Cure Fall 2014
Dishes and Glasses All Clean and Organized
Day 14 Task: Clean Cupboards, Shelves, and Drawers
Now that I’ve tossed or donated all of the dishes, bowls, classes, and utensils that I could spare in my kitchen, it’s time to clean and organize! This is my favorite part of these Cure assignments. Today’s assignment helped me discover a whole new outlook on life, one that is filled with opening cupboards and not crying out of fear and frustration.
Low-Fat Recipes: Easy Herb Rice
4.44 / 5 Stars | 9 Reviews
by tina122372
“Dress up your rice with a variety of herbs and beef broth for a flavorful side dish.”
Low-Fat Recipes: Easy Herb Rice
How Do I Organize My Pantry? — Good Questions
Q: I am looking for tips on organizing this pantry. When we moved in it was empty. My dad and I put in a metal shelf thing. Wasn’t sure how much so we just did one piece cut to three.
Now I have these shelves where I keep dry goods and hide birthday gifts. But they are a mess!
Not Quite a Diet, More Than a Cookbook, Diana Henry Gets It Just Right — New Cookbook
The angle: “Accidentally healthy” dishes that redefine diet food.
Recipes for right now: Japanese Ginger and Garlic Chicken, Sweet Saffron Roasted Tomatoes with Labneh, Berry and Hibiscus Sorbet, Whole Roasted Fish with Tahini Dressing, Blackberry and Apple Rye Galette
Who would enjoy this book? People tired of dieting, cooks in the habit (or trying to) of eating with the seasons, omnivores with a love for vegetables.
10 Things Every Kitchen Needs That You Can’t See — Life in the Kitchen
Choosing the right equipment for your kitchen is important and we believe that making educated choices can keep clutter down and harmony in the home. That said, the most important stuff in your kitchen isn’t your handmade Swedish cutting board or even your new Vitamix that cost as much as your first car. No, the things that every kitchen needs most aren’t actually things you can see at all!
Read on for our picks for the 10 things your kitchen (and your cooking) need most of all. If you’re missing one or two, is it time to put it in place? These are 10 essentials that fit in every space devoted to good food and nourishment, no matter how big or small!
Low-Fat Recipes: Javi’s Really Real Mexican Ceviche
4.24 / 5 Stars | 70 Reviews
by JAVI19
“This recipe is one of my family’s favorites. It can be served as a meal or as an appetizer, as it is normally served in most authentic Mexican restaurants.”