Blue Kitchen

Earth and smoke: Grilled Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Mushrooms and Pear

Terry B — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:16 +0000

A butterflied pork tenderloin is stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, pear, shallots and sage, then grilled both indirectly and directly. Recipe below. We’re experiencing the season’s first...

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An argument for immigration: Bengali-inspired Sautéed Cauliflower with Chili Sauce

Terry B — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:27:46 +0000

Inspired by Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian Dry, a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer we sampled at a Bengali restaurant, this lighter version skips the breading and deep frying, but not the flavor. Recipe...

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Simple, savory and versatile: Korean Kimchi Pancake with Chicken

Marion — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:40:47 +0000

Savory, crunchy and often spicy, pickled kimchi is the Korean national dish. It’s also the delicious heart of this weeknight-quick pancake. Recipe below. Kimchi is a living thing—beautiful,...

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Road trip souvenir: Linguine with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Terry B — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:36:54 +0000

Based on a lively side dish we had on a recent trip, this quick vegetarian pasta dish makes the most of in-season-now asparagus and gets a bright flavor boost from balsamic vinegar. Recipe below. We...

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Easy as, well, Mango Banana Bread

Terry B — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:14:29 +0000

Ripe mango and bananas, chopped walnuts and vanilla create a flavorful, not-too-sweet dessert bread. Substituting canola oil for butter lightens it up. Recipe below. That’s right. The guy who...

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Stir frying for good: Black Pepper Beef with Kampot pepper from the Pepper Project

Terry B — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:15:09 +0000

Black Pepper Beef is a weeknight-quick classic Chinese stir fry. Onion, fresh ginger, red bell pepper, celery, garlic and lots of black pepper offer plenty of flavor. And the Pepper Project helps...

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Spring forward, fall back: Creamy Green Pea and Potato Soup offers hope, comfort

Terry B — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:02:00 +0000

Leeks, potatoes and frozen green peas quickly cook into a creamy, hearty soup that tastes like spring. See Kitchen Notes for a vegetarian version. Recipe below. Spring in Chicago is being its usual...

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French lace times two: Maple Tuiles with orange zest, rosemary

Terry B — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:19:27 +0000

Crisp, lacy tuile cookies are pure, sweet simplicity—maple syrup (or sugar), butter, flour and salt. Here, they’re flavored with orange zest (or rosemary). Recipes below. Mid-March found us in...

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Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie, inspired by a comfort-inspired hotel lunch

Terry B — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:07:17 +0000

Herbed biscuits stand in for pie crust in this deconstructed chicken pot pie. Herbes de Provence, garlic and wine give the American classic a French accent. Recipe below. I recently had lunch at...

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Ten cool kitchen finds from the International Home + Housewares Show 2013

Terry B — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:48:34 +0000

We go to the International Home + Housewares Show every year in search of new tools, technologies and ideas for the kitchen. And every year, we’re equally impressed by the color and fun. Like...

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