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Black-Eyed Peas + Greens = Prosperity
Every New Year’s Eve/Day I’ve gotta make my Hoppin John, black-eyed peas over aromatic steamed rice with some stewed collard greens. I...
kysha4
Dec 27, 20162 min read
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You betta Yassa that turkey!
With recent news The Cecil and Minton’s would consolidate into the Minton’s space at the end of this month (The Cecil will be available...
kysha4
Dec 20, 20161 min read
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Recipe: Dry Sautéed String Beans
The arrival of the weekend mostly brings an opportunity to recharge, refuel and reconnect with family and friends. Images of leisurely...
kysha4
May 9, 20163 min read
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Sausage + Peppers Stuffed Portabellas
Where do recipes come from? For me, mostly I see what is available seasonally in the grocery sore, I refer to traditional and...
kysha4
May 5, 20162 min read
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A Superbowl 50 Menu
This week for Superbowl 50, amongst organic pork tenderloin crusted with mustard capers & garlic and a vegetable assortment of roasted...
kysha4
Feb 5, 20162 min read
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Lunch Today: Salad Nicoise
I was intently working today and ignoring my hunger pangs to eat because I didn’t feel like cooking. But as a stomach has a tendency to...
kysha4
Mar 28, 20131 min read
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Got Brisket…early?
Passover is just around the corner and for those that like to be ahead of the game either because they have too much going on or because...
kysha4
Mar 21, 20133 min read
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Bacon Popcorn
Had a craving for something crunchy which can only mean popcorn for me. As I pulled down my 3 quart pot and the lid and glanced at my...
kysha4
Mar 8, 20131 min read
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A Tale of Two Soups, One Stock
Who doesn’t love a two-for-one deal?! Whether you are grocery shopping, at the drugstore, or picking up your favorite comfy undergarments...
kysha4
Feb 17, 20132 min read
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Taking (chicken) Stock
If you are not out sledding, snowshoeing, building a snowman or having a snowball fight then its a perfect day to have a pot of stock...
kysha4
Feb 9, 20131 min read
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Quick Green Lunch
While I certainly didn’t feel like cooking today, I had some kale and collards in the fridge that were admonishing me for not putting...
kysha4
Jan 29, 20131 min read
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Baking In Gooey Holiday Cheer
The recipe yields 3 dozen so I was happy to bring some to a holiday gathering today and be prepared with some sweets for tomorrow’s meal....
kysha4
Dec 24, 20122 min read
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Thanksgiving Turkey Time
I promised in my Talking SCHOP! column this week that I would post the recipe for the holiday bird that has proven successful for a...
kysha4
Nov 18, 20124 min read
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Porchetta-ahh
For those that DON’T know, I love me some porchetta.  See my BESTies list. It’s not something you have too often, but when you do it has...
kysha4
Sep 26, 20122 min read
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Labor Day Shrimp Burgers! YES!!!!
About to depart on the Labor Day Weekend getaway and wanted to make sure I told you about these shrimp burgers. Â Could be perfect for...
kysha4
Aug 31, 20122 min read
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Chef Vanessa’s Deviled Eggs
I hope you enjoyed my July 28th column in the Amsterdam News on chef Vanessa Cantaves. Â As promised following is her decadently simple...
kysha4
Jun 29, 20121 min read
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Quick Asian Spinach Salad
All to your taste: – frozen chopped spinach, thawed drained and squeezed dry – red onion, thinly sliced – toasted sesame oil – soy...
kysha4
Jun 21, 20121 min read
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Lisa’s Lemony Blueberry Muffins
Freshly made this morning for breakfast with Harney & Sons Paris tea. Lemon zest makes it tart, fresh blueberries makes it sweet,...
kysha4
Jun 16, 20122 min read
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SCHOP!ping in the Berkshires
Barely settled in, my hostess of the weekend, Lisa and I were off to Berry Farms to shop for something to compliment the porter house...
kysha4
Jun 15, 20121 min read
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Quick Black Bean Turkey Chili
It was a cold and rainy day. I found myself hungry and needing to make something of the seasoned ground turkey I had been defrosting in...
kysha4
Oct 23, 20112 min read
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