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    King Cake, Boiled Codfish, and a Portuguese Christmas
    Here in Portugal we have many traditions of holiday food, but from North to South, at the Christmas Eve table, there’s something that you can’t miss: King Cake and Codfish Boiled With Potatoes, Eggs and Cabbage (dried and salted codfish). When I was a child I just hated both! I still don’t eat the King’s Cake candied fruits.
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    Feb 3, 2020
    Recipe: Cherry Cream Cheese Spread
    It’s funny that when I look back on life, from the cupcakes I’d bring into school for birthdays to the ice cream my family ate on that summer vacation to the time where my parents and my brother ate lobster while wearing giant plastic bibs, I often seen things in terms of food. Like Christmas.
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    Jan 29, 2020
    Before & After: Quick & Easy Spice Cabinet Clean-Up
    So even though we’ve only been in this house for a few months, I swear our spices and mixes are multiplying in the dark recesses of their cabinet. The main pantry cabinet stays pretty organized, but this spice cabinet has been growing more chaotic by the day. Before sitting down to make a grocery list for the weekend, I decided the time had come to corral the chaos to see what I actually had before heading out to buy more.
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    Jun 4, 2019
    Recipe: Caesar-Roasted Asparagus Guest Post from Maggie of Pithy and Cleaver
    In the June 2009 issue of Food & Wine, Nate Appleman (of A16 and SPQR restaurants in San Francisco) recommends using mayonnaise-based marinades for grilling. Just a few pages later, Melissa Rubel gives a recipe for a mayonnaise-based Caesar style salad dressing. Why not combine the two, and make some Caesar-dressed veggies?
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    Jun 4, 2019
    Living Without A Big Oven: An Ode to the Breville Smart Oven
    My oven broke over Christmas. That’s four months without a big oven. I could have had it repaired at any time but never felt the urgent need to do so. That’s because I have my Breville Smart Oven. (I don’t work for Breville or have any ties to the company whatsoever, I promise). The Smart Oven toasts, bakes, broils, and reheats. It’s perfect for someone living alone or for couples. But it’s also great for cooking for kids.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    May 30, 2019
    Christmas Croquembouche
    Croquembouche, a spun sugar tower of cream puffs, is French for “crunch in the mouth.” Of course it’s French – who else would concoct such a perilous pile of pastries?Traditionally served at weddings and holidays, it’s made of cream-filled pâte à choux pastry and anchored with caramel. And, along with most things having to do with weddings or French pastry, I have always considered cream puffs firmly outside my area of expertise.
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    May 7, 2019
    Christmas Recipe: Marge’s Yule Cake
    We asked some of our favorite food bloggers to share a holiday treat with us over our holiday break. I’ve been a big fan of librarian Lisa Campbell’s food writing ever since her first blog, Pittsburgh Needs Eated. Now she lives in Alabama and blogs at Baking With Lisa, which carries on her dry wit and dramatic photos. Stop by Lisa’s blog, and enjoy this post from her — a recipe near and dear to my own heart: fruit cake. Most of my friends hate fruit cakes.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    May 2, 2019
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    A Simple Secret to Staying Organized Through the Holidays
    The kitchen junk drawer gets a bad rap. But that’s because we’re calling it by the wrong name — and filling it with the wrong kind of stuff! What you’ll want to transform it into this time of year: The Holiday Command Center. “I love a command center for all sorts of things, but for the holidays this is a must,” says Liz Jenkins, a certified professional organizer and the owner of A Fresh Space.
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    Nov 30, 2018
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    12 Hostess Gifts for Your Favorite Foodies — All $30 or Less
    It’s that time of year again: Cocktail gatherings, dinner parties, and other festive shindigs are slowly filling up most of your weekends. And while all that socializing is (generally) fun, being a good guest takes a bit of forethought, as anyone who’s ever made a panicked pit stop at a wine store while en route to a discerning pal’s party knows. There’s of course nothing wrong with a bottle of vino, but during the holidays it can get a little repetitive — fast.
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    Nov 21, 2018
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    Make Weekend Mornings Delicious with Orange-Ginger Pancakes
    If you’re like me, you have dreams of delicious holiday breakfasts, leisurely eaten while wearing cozy sheep’s wool slippers and gazing out the window at the snow gently falling outside. I want that, but I also want easy — and I need gluten-free. I celebrate the holidays with my family, and some folks in our gang cannot have gluten.
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    Nov 5, 2018
    A Jam Cocktail Recipe: Lemon Verbena & Raspberry Jamtini
    Jam’s ability to glam up a piece of toast is, of course, a foregone conclusion. But have you ever thought about adding a dollop of this sweet, sticky fruit spread to your cocktail? You should! Shaken with ice and a shot of vodka, jam creates a cocktail of surpassing summery goodness. Whether you’ve been hard at work canning your garden’s bounty or hard at work enjoying the sun, a jamtini is just the thing to toast the end to a perfect summer day.
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    Aug 13, 2013
    Rubén’s Paella-Making Spanish Kitchen
    Although Rubén wasn’t born or raised in the generally warm and sunny Mediterranean city of Valencia, his years as a college student in this region decisively influenced his cooking style. During that time he managed to learn and prepare almost to perfection what is considered by many to be the quintessential Spanish dish: paella. (His friends even gave him the noble title of The King of Paella!
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    Apr 9, 2013
    Sarah’s Classy Grand Rapids Kitchen
    When Josh and Sarah moved into their lovely home in the Cherry Hill Historic District of Grand Rapids, they customized every nook and cranny to their impeccable style. Together Josh, a graphic designer, and Sarah run the lifestyle blog When Regarding Ruffles, so it’s no surprise their house reflects all of their creativity — especially the kitchen!
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    Mar 19, 2013
    Kitchen Before & After: A Small Outdated Kitchen Gets a Fantastic Green Makeover
    Stephanie and Jon had wanted to redo the kitchen in their 680-square-foot Madison home for 18 years. They knew the space was sad; as it was, there was little storage and workspace, cabinet doors didn’t close, and the room lacked any and all personality. Then they saw that, thanks to a grant, a local green-building consulting firm was offering design plans at a discount. The result: a kitchen with improved functionality and a look as fresh as a blue sky on a sunny day.
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    Jun 8, 2012
    Edible, Water-Soluble Wrapping: Is This the Food Packaging of the Future?
    Food packaging contributes to a lot of the waste in our homes, and it’s something most of us just accept. Plastic wrappers for cereal, energy bars, deli meats, and instant coffee all find themselves in the garbage at a rate as high as our consumption. Monosol is aiming to change that by offering edible, water-soluble wrapping. Could this be the food packaging of the future?
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    May 1, 2012
    Fun with Hipstamatic: The David Loftus Foodie Lens and Film Pak
    Love Hipstamatic for the iPhone? Like taking food photos? Then you should check out the the Loftus Foodie Lens and Film Pak inspired by London-based food photo artist David Loftus. It was released in December and it is “crafted to produce luscious food shots with incredible clarity in the center and blurring of the edges.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    Mar 22, 2012
    10 Healthy Ways to Dress a Naked Salad Without Salt (or Gluten!)
    Jessica Goldman Foung of Sodium Girl has an unusual dilemma, for a young and otherwise healthy woman: She can eat almost no sodium. She is on a mission to make low-sodium eating delicious — and today she offers her best tips on dressing a salad without salt, gluten, or other allergens.Let me ask you this question: What are three things you’re carrying in your bag this instant? Now let me make this guess: You didn’t answer salad dressing. Right?
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    Mar 2, 2012
    Plastic-Free Containers: Steel vs. Glass
    Fortunately, switching to plastic-free food containers has gained a lot of steam. With steel and glass as the main alternatives, how do you choose? Both containers have their advantages, like being BPA free and long-lasting. To make choosing easier, here is a list of pros and cons for each.Both glass and steel food containers avoid a host of toxins, like BPA and phthalates, that can leech into food from conventional plastic containers.
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    Feb 2, 2012
    Pork Dumpling Soup for Lunar New Year
    Chinese or Lunar New Year falls on this coming Monday, January 23rd. In honor of this very important holiday, Bee of the beautiful and delicious website Rasa Malaysia brings us a traditional recipe for hot and soothing soup. Welcome, Bee! A traditional Chinese New Year meal is incomplete without dumplings and a dish of nourishing and soothing Chinese soup, hence I’ve combined the best of both worlds into this pork dumpling soup.
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    Jan 20, 2012
    New Year’s Eve Celebration Recipe: Pine Nut-Currant Pilaf (İç Pilav)
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Ilke of the lovely blog Ilke’s Kitchen, writing about her family’s New Year’s Eve traditions of bingo, red underwear (indeed! read on and it will all become clear!) and a scrumptious rice pilaf. Welcome, Ilke!
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    Dec 30, 2011
    5 Holiday Cocktails That Use Booze You Already Have
    I love discovering new cocktail recipes and original ways to experience different, unique flavors with classic spirits. But, these days, discovering “new cocktails” on the internet usually means “new fandangled drinks that use a bunch of specialty liqueurs and spirits you don’t have and aren’t gonna buy a whole bottle of to try a new drink.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    Dec 29, 2011
    Layered Lemon and Black Tea Pudding
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: We’re bringing you one more post from Melanie Widmann of Coffee Tea Gastronomy. Melanie is a true tea aficionado, and I loved this unique pudding — a delicious and gluten-free holiday dessert.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    Dec 28, 2011
    Pumpkin Seed Truffles
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Nicky Stich of one of our favorite food blogs, Delicious Days, with a lovely little treat for New Year’s (or any time).I never considered myself much a Christmas person; I prefer to rather make gifts or write cards to loved ones when they least expect it.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    Dec 27, 2011
    Health for the Holidays
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Jess Goldman, Sodium Girl, talking about health during the holiday period. Yes, I know Christmas is over, and Hanukkah nearly is as well, but there is a whole week of feasting left through New Year’s, and these tips may come in really handy.Most of the year, we eat for sustenance.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    Dec 27, 2011
    Christmas Eve in Japan
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Nancy Singleton Hachisu. A native of California, Nancy now lives and works on an organic farm in Japan. I have been so inspired this year by her blog, Indigo Days, and by what I have seen of her forthcoming book, Japanese Farm Food. Welcome, Nancy.
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    Dec 24, 2011
    Easy, Delicious Hazelnut Rosemary Jam Cookies
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Terry Boyd. Terry is a longtime reader and community member of The Kitchn, and he writes his own blog, Blue Kitchen. I always learn something when I visit there! Fresh rosemary adds a subtle, mysterious something extra to Hazelnut Rosemary Jam Cookies.
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    Dec 23, 2011
    Gabriella’s Calcionelli
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Domenica Marchetti. Domenica is a widely-published food writer and columnist, and she has published some wonderful books on Italian cooking, including this year’s favorite, The Glorious Pasta of Italy. Welcome Domenica! Fried dough.
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    Dec 23, 2011
    A Few Keys to Transcendent Latkes
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Cheryl Sternman Rule of 5 Second Rule. I am a huge fan of Cheryl’s writing and photography, not to mention her cooking. At my college, the annual Latke-Hamantaschen debate drew standing-room only crowds.
    Guest of The Kitchn
    Dec 22, 2011
    Reindeer Food
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Germaine Leece of Some Home Truths, an always thoughtful and inspiring blog. (We’ve peeked inside her own home kitchen in Sydney, too!) Welcome Germaine!
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    Dec 22, 2011
    Religious Freedom: And a Recipe for Sufganiyot
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Jess Thomson of Hogwash. Jess is a friend and terrific writer and recipe developer. She recently published a book on doughnuts, and she brings us this recipe for sufganiyot, those fried, jelly-filled pastries so beloved at Hanukkah.
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    Dec 21, 2011
    Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
    Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts that range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today’s guest: Erin Scott of Yummy Supper, a blog I have really admired this year. Welcome Erin! Our holidays have gotten more and more simple, and I couldn’t be happier.
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    Dec 19, 2011
    Better Recipe Organization: 5 Methods, 10 Products
    With all the hustle and bustle in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, I quickly realized the insufficiency of my recipe organization. Cards and clippings were floating everywhere, getting sprinkled with water and gravy, and disappearing in the chaos. So before Christmas arrives, I’ve decided to devote some time to reorganizing my recipes in the hopes of making my life easier and facilitating better use.
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    Dec 2, 2011
    Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Sweet & Savory Challah Poppers
    Have you noticed that challahs reinvent themselves each year for the Jewish New Year? All year long, we shape our challahs into beautiful braids. On Rosh Hashanah, our challahs are round to symbolize the cycle of the year. Just like our challahs, the new year is a time when we too can consider how to transform ourselves in a positive way during the coming year.
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    Sep 20, 2011
    Sodium-Free S.O.S. 3 Snappy Salt-Free Appetizers
    I am delighted to welcome Jessica Goldman of Sodium Girl to The Kitchn today. Jess has an unusual mission for a young writer: Make eating sodium-free food sexy, fun, and delicious. Jess has a type of lupus that requires her to eat a very low-sodium diet, but she has turned this challenge into a quest for flavor without salt — and she has done it so well that it earned her a book deal. Look for her book on fresh, flavorful sodium-free eating next fall.
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    Jul 28, 2011
    Quick Pickled Berries
    Summer means fresh garden produce, and fresh garden produced needs preserving as much as possible. So we turned to Tigress for a summer series on quick and easy pickling, which is just one way to preserve the bounty of summer a little longer. She has showed us quick picked mushrooms and quick pickled roots — and today, in her last installment, it’s pickled berries!
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    Jul 21, 2011
    Quick Pickled Mushrooms
    Summer means fresh garden produce, and fresh garden produced needs preserving as much as possible. So we turned to Tigress for a summer series on quick and easy pickling, which is just one way to preserve the bounty of summer a little longer. Last week she showed us quick pickled roots — this week, it’s pickled mushrooms!Welcome to the second installment of my quick pickling guest post series!
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    Jul 14, 2011