Author Archives: Kate

Chocolate Truffles

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kate

I’m kind of mad at these truffles. From the January/February 2012 issue of Cook’s Illustrated, this was indeed one of the easiest truffle recipes I’ve ever come across.  No double boiler, no tempering.  You don’t even have to chop the … Continue reading →

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Girl in the Kitchen: Brown Butter-Delicata Squash Soup with Sherry Vinegar Reduction

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Kate

Soup is possibly the most boring thing to photograph Stephanie gives an excellent tip in this recipe about squash prep.    As you might imagine, there are not many kitchen tasks I don’t enjoy.  I’m happy to mince, whisk, whip, … Continue reading →

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Girl in the Kitchen: The Never-Ending-Chicago-Winter Beef Stew

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Kate

So much irony going on here. Not only did I make this way back in October, when a good old-fashioned Chicago winter is just snickering and rubbings its claws, but now, well into February, it appears that we are having … Continue reading →

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Girl in the Kitchen: Veal Osso Buco with Mashed New Potatoes and Maple Apples

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Kate

Sometimes I think Stephanie Izard’s culinary manifesto can be summed up with one word: apples.  She loves loves loves apples and uses them promiscuously.  This book should come with an apple tree. Why?  My best guess is that apples are … Continue reading →

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Chicken Bouillabaisse

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Kate

This recipe is, of course, a re-imagining of the very traditional fish stew of Marseilles.  Like many genius-y French things, bouillabaisse was born of convenience and pragmatism; fishermen tossed the bony fish they could not sell into a pot of sea water along … Continue reading →

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Girl in the Kitchen: Escarole and Frisee Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Kate

I love Stephanie because Stephanie loves croutons.  She seems to agree that one of the primary reasons a person should eat salad is for the croutons (or the cheese, avocados, dried fruit, nuts, creamy dressing, take your pick).  How do I … Continue reading →

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Girl in the Kitchen: Olive Oil-Poached Shrimp with Soba Noodles

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Kate

Isn’t this so cute?  The way the shrimp are snuggling on the bed of noodles and holding the asparagus like a beloved teddy bear?  Then I ate them.  Tragic. In executing this recipe I learned a new technique: oil poaching.  … Continue reading →

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Around My French Table: Gougeres

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kate

As a testament to how yummy these are, they survived me putting not enough of the wrong kind of cheese in them. There I was, being a really good pretend chef, getting my mise en place all ready, which included … Continue reading →

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Artichoke and Spinach Relish with Walnuts

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Kate

I’m so remiss in not sharing this recipe with you earlier and for that you may pelt me with canned artichoke hearts.  I deserve it.  I have been making this for years and it’s one of my favorite appetizers ever.  … Continue reading →

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The Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook: Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kate

As promised, these potatoes deliver both the fluffy interior of a baked potato and the crispy exterior of a french fry (without the deep frying).  They are absolutely heavenly and will you will forget any weirdness you felt when crushing potatoes … Continue reading →

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