Author Archives: Kerry

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

French in a Flash: Camargue Red Rice Salad

RECIPE: Camargue Red Rice Salad

A few summers ago, I spent a day in the Camargue, a part of France that had, for some reason, completely eluded my knowledge of the country. Cowboys. French cowboys, that ride around on snowy white horseback, in a flat … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Salad, Series, Sides, Soup & Salad, Starches, Vegetarian

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Redux: Autumn Apple Sangria

RECIPE: Autumn Apple Sangria

Aside from my champagne toast, I don’t like to have straight wine with my Thanksgiving dinner. I like just a touch of sweetness to cut through all the savory turkey. And stuffing. And potatoes. And sprouts. And beans. Something bright … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cocktails, Drinks, Easy, Eat, Recipes, Vegetarian

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Redux: Maple Cracker Jacks

RECIPE: Maple Popcorn and Peanuts

I love Cracker Jacks. And they somewhat inspired this popcorn. I bubble up maple syrup until it forms a caramel, and then toss it with air-popped popcorn and toasted salted peanuts. I let it set and get sweet and crunchy, … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Desserts, Eat, Recipes, Vegetarian

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Redux: Bitter Greens Salad with Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Spicy Maple Vinaigrette

RECIPE: Bitter Greens Salad with Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Spicy Maple Vinaigrette

My friend Jessie’s mom inspired this salad. She’s forever coming up with gorgeous combinations of seeds and proteins and fruits and nuts to put in her salads. She even adds wasabi peas–totally genius in a salad. This one is particularly … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Easy, Eat, Recipes, Salad, Soup & Salad, Vegetarian

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Redux: Smoked Turkey, Munster, and Lemon Baguettes

RECIPE: Smoked Turkey, Munster, and Lemon Sandwiches

These are inspired by my favorite sandwich at Yura on Madison. Chewy skinny tiny baguettes (or you can cut up big ones) layered with thinly sliced smoked turkey breast, Munster cheese, romaine lettuce, vine tomatoes, and lemony mayo. Tie them … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Bread & Butter, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Recipes, Sandwiches

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

‘Twas the Night Before: Thanksgiving Redux

RECIPE: Spicy Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs

Tonight was a strange Thanksgiving Eve. Instead of doing my giant shop, vacillating between Brussels sprouts and green beans and then deciding to get both because, come on, it’s Thanksgiving—I was at the London Whole Foods, buying boxes of already-cooked … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Eat, Main Courses, Poultry, Recipes

Monday, November 21st, 2011

The Secret Ingredient (Turmeric): Gobi Gobi

RECIPE: Gobi Gobi

Here is this week’s The Secret Ingredient, the last installment on turmeric. I am a die-hard aloo gobi fan. But this is my version, newly minted and a little different. No potatoes, just lots of cauliflower with fresh ginger, garlic, … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Cheap, Eat, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, Sides, The Secret Ingredient, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian