Classic Martini

by Kate | Sep 8, 2020 | Featured | 3 Comments

I know everyone is joking about how much drinking is going on right now. Oh, were you waiting for a "but..." and then something witty? Something Nick-and-Nora-Charles-ish? No time for that because I need to talk about my new hobby: the Classic Martini. It's taken me a...

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French Summer Sandwiches with Zucchini and Olive Tapenade

by Kate | Jul 20, 2020 | Cook's Illustrated magazine, Featured | 0 Comments

I'm going to assume we've all had it up to our masks hearing about Covid cooking. Sourdough starter, banana bread, air-frying, everyone's done it, blogged about it, made a Tik-Tok, and written a New York Times think piece. Whatever you're going to get out of this...

Baci di Dama (Italian Hazelnut Cookies)

by Kate | Oct 20, 2019 | Cook's Illustrated magazine, Featured | 0 Comments

If Milano cookies had babies they would be these impish little bundles. Actually it would have to be a Milano and a bag of hazelnuts and I'm not sure how that would work but love is love, I don't judge. Cookies really don't get any cuter and in addition these are...

Quinoa Salad With Chicken, Almonds and Avocado

by Kate | Jun 16, 2019 | Featured, The New York Times | 2 Comments

You didn't think I ate cake all the time did you? We all know how that ends. It's all about balance, which is a palatable way of saying: sometimes you have to eat healthy things. But healthy does not have to mean penance or deprivation. There are many, many dishes...

Lemon Shortcakes with Gingered Blueberries

by Kate | May 20, 2019 | The New York Times | 0 Comments

I had two worries as I made this recipe. First, that the crystallized ginger would be too harsh but it was absolutely perfect, adding a judicious bit of brightness and contrast to all the sweet lusciousness. Second, the shortcake dough was so flaky as I assembled that...

Browned Butter Blondies

by Kate | Jan 26, 2019 | Cook's Illustrated magazine | 3 Comments

Remember when it seemed like people were throwing browned butter in everything? Suddenly it was bringing new life to old favorites like Rice Krispie Treats, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and every butter-based sauce imaginable. And this is not just a theory, I have...

Crispy Skillet Turkey Burgers

by Kate | Jan 18, 2019 | Cook's Country, Featured | 2 Comments

Dead simple, four ingredients, shockingly delicious. As the recipe says the panko keeps the turkey from becoming dense and acquiring that yoga-mat texture turkey burgers sometimes have; the mayo keeps it moist throughout; and the cheese works its usual magic. All of...