Hot, Hot, Hot!! (and Raspberry Jam) — by Nicole Kutcher on

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Well, it's finally starting to feel like summer. I can't step outside without feeling gross, the AC in my office isn't working...

Savory Cabbage Soup — by Nicole Kutcher on

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 I can't believe I'm writing this, but I'm actually already looking forward to the fall. Perhaps it's the lousy summer weat...

Quick Tip: Kale — by Nicole Kutcher on

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Did you know that you can freeze kale? Prior to ever having a reason to know this very useful tidbit, I did not, although, it makes complet...

Mark Bittman, Mr. Supersmart — by Nicole Kutcher on

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A friend alerted me to an article in the Dining and Wine section of the New York Times yesterday, entitled "101 Simple Salads for the S...

Sauteed Chard with Currants — by Nicole Kutcher on

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As we were making dinner for guests this weekend, I realized that our "easy" dinner of grilled steaks, summer squash and a big sal...

Zesty Zucchini Blueberry Breakfast Muffins — by Nicole Kutcher on

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This week's winner of the Zucchini Bread Challenge is a tasty little combination of fruit and vegetable goodness. Not too sweet, not ...

Meet My Garden! — by Nicole Kutcher on

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This is my garden. I consider this my first official garden, but It's not the first time I've grown veggies...when David and I m...

Using Up Leftovers With 2 Easy Recipes — by Nicole Kutcher on

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I always end up with a few raw veggies left over at the end of the week. I also inevitably roast, grill, or steam too many for dinner, whic...

Carrot and Cabbage Slaw — by Nicole Kutcher on

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We got our first cabbages from the CSA last week. Not much...just a large head and two baby cabbages. Last year, David discovered his love ...

A New (Old) Cookbook — by Nicole Kutcher on

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I went out antiquing today with a friend and I purchased a little cookbook entitled: How to Cook and Eat in Chinese, published in 1945, and ...

Lemony-Sweet Pickled Beets — by Nicole Kutcher on

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Within the past week, I've accomplished two things I've never done before: I've pickled and canned beets and I've eaten p...

Chocolate Cardamom Zucchini Bread — by Nicole Kutcher on

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David has test-tasted zucchini bread #1 and given it a two thumb's up! Here's his official critique (and if you care, I liked it, ...

The Zucchini Bread Challenge — by Nicole Kutcher on

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When David realized that summer squash/zucchini season was upon us, his face lit up. I knew exactly what he wanted before he even opened hi...

How to Care for Your Wok — by Nicole Kutcher on

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A reader made a comment about my wok looking like it came straight from China, which I take as a compliment. So, thanks! It got me thinking ...

Veggie Fried Rice — by Nicole Kutcher on

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When I need a quick, comforting dish, I make this vegetable fried rice. It's great with grilled chicken, shrimp, or with the ribs and ...

Dry-Fried Garlic Scapes — by Nicole Kutcher on

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My parents visited this weekend and we skipped the traditional 4th of July bbq fare. Instead, we served bbq pork spare ribs with an Asian...

More Stuff in Jars — by Nicole Kutcher on

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I suppose this week's theme is "Things You Store in Jars", and you either love this or hate this. For those who are hating, ...