Category: Kitchen Hive
Every Tuesday morning there’s something new—food, libations and sometimes a story. From cool cocktails, to rustic desserts to easy seafood—the search through old and new community cookbooks and the old classic standbys that sit in tatters on our kitchen shelves. Enjoy!
SCALLOPS WITH BACON SHERRY CREAM SAUCE
SCALLOPS WITH BACON SHERRY CREAM SAUCE Summertime and scallops—hard to beat that combo. Maybe the title alone already has you reaching for the sauté pan. This is a pretty simple prep for a fanc... Read More
BLACKBERRY HAND PIES
BLACKBERRY HAND PIES The berries all seem to come at once. Jams and crisps, ice cream and crumbles—an embarrassment of riches. These small hand pies can use up that leftover cup of berries, ... Read More
SMOKED SALMON WITH PASTA
SMOKED SALMON WITH PASTA I had a half package of really nice smoked salmon—and wanted a nice easy summer supper. A jar of artichoke hearts, a half-basket of cherry tomatoes and a few pantry staple... Read More
A SAUCE FOR ALL SEASONS
A SAUCE FOR ALL SEASONS Every once in awhile a combination of flavors comes along that seems to work as a condiment for all sorts of dishes—seafood, pasta salads, a dip for berries or cut fruit,... Read More
PEACH PUDDING
PEACH PUDDING Peach season—roadside stands and farm markets down our way have baskets-full, warm from the heat, and redolent with the sweet aroma of high summer. Peach pie, peach cobbler, peac... Read More
SHOYU POACHED CHICKEN-MANGO SALAD
SHOYU POACHED CHICKEN-MANGO SALAD Sometimes combining cultural foodways, depending on what’s happening in your pantry, leads to some pretty interesting combinations. Good summer meals often mix a ... Read More
BLACK CHERRY- LIME SHRUB From ancient potable to kiddie aperitif
BLACK CHERRY- LIME SHRUB From ancient potable to kiddie aperitif Every once in a while growing up, there would be Sunday dinner in a restaurant—trying to teach the under-10 next generation, almost a... Read More
BANG BANG SHRIMP WITH COLD SESAME NOODLES
BANG BANG SHRIMP WITH COLD SESAME NOODLES This is probably a very Americanized version of some very good Asian flavors. Sweet and fiery Thai chili sauce is tempered by a little American mayo, the sh... Read More