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!
Shrimp Meaux
Not everyone is as lucky as me to have a dish created just for them. Shrimp Meaux (the French spelling of Mo) was created for my birthday by my friend Doug. Like Doug himself, it is infinitely flexibl... Read More
Pasta Puttanesca
When they learned that the sailors would be coming to shore, the women of Naples created a sauce that no mortal man could resist. This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m having a large, casual dinn... Read More
Glazed Tofu
The first whiff I ever had of fish sauce, I thought something was rotting. Actively. I have changed my ways. While it is true that a little fish sauce goes a long way, it adds an indescribable depth a... Read More
Chicory – Italian Style!
As many of you know, I’m just wild about greens. Couldn’t live without them. Ah, but like many wonders of nature, greens require some special love and care before they’re willing to reward you. ... Read More
Spring Soup
Winter is always the longest season for me. Long before it comes to a close—and especially when the weather teases: cold warm then cold again—I pine for spring. ... Read More
Green Florentine Pasta
This is an oldie and impressive goodie in my recipe book! I learned this recipe when I was visiting my friend who was in the Peace Corps in Swaziland. He learned it from this German guy whose sister l... Read More
Perfect Salad Dressing
Have you ever been confronted by a salad that shows up in front of you accompanied by a bottle of oil and a bottle of vinegar and thought ‘Oh, I hate this.’ How many salads have you ruined or nibb... Read More