What’s better than butter? Not much. But here’s a way to make butter better. In a couple of my recent cooking classes we steamed fish in parchment paper. For one of them, we made this amazing shallot butter that steamed in with the fish and made it really flavorful. Lucky for everyone, it’s super easyContinue reading “Better Than Butter?”
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How to Cook KKF Style
How to cook like Kitchen Kung Fu in four easy steps: 1) Find a great recipe 2) Make sure you have all the ingredients (well…the essential ones, anyway) 3) Carefully read all the instructions in advance (or at least know that there ARE instructions) 4) Go into the kitchen and do whatever the heck youContinue reading “How to Cook KKF Style”
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Dream
Since I’ve been trying to go gluten-free these days, I’m looking up recipes from the pioneers that have gone before me into the world of gluten free baking. I’ve been finding some really great recipes. One of those I tried tonight – chocolate chip cookies. Uh huh. I used this recipe from over at theContinue reading “Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Dream”
Easter Celebration Feast
Easter is a time of true celebration. I mean, we are talking about the God of the universe loving us so much that He came down to Earth, suffered and died for our sins, and then to make sure everyone noticed He rose from the grave a few days later. Wow. And the best part,Continue reading “Easter Celebration Feast”
KKF Gets Schooled: Thai
My latest Viking cooking class covered some classic Thai cuisine. I have a favorite Thai place by my house and I have to say…the stuff we made was BETTER. Here’s the menu: Thai Spring Rolls with Sweet n’ Sour Dipping Sauce Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce Banana Leaf Wrapped Snapper (with Red Curry Sauce)Continue reading “KKF Gets Schooled: Thai”
Dragon Nuts
It was a normal Friday. I did my work thing, test subject Bill did his work thing, we went out for sushi, we came home. Then it happened. SNACK ATTACK. I was just sitting at my computer Facebooking when all of a suddent I HAD to have something sweet or I was going to turnContinue reading “Dragon Nuts”
KKF Fast Food: Bacon & Cheese Quiche
Even when you love to cook, there are some days you are just energy-zapped or plain too busy to spend time making a delicious meal. Takeout is tempting you. A pizza delivery is just a phone call away. Just say no! When I’m feeling like this, I often turn to a crustless quiche. It’s easy,Continue reading “KKF Fast Food: Bacon & Cheese Quiche”
Nourishing Traditions Venison
I recently made the Vension Medallions in Tangy Sauce from Nourishing Traditions, a cookbook that no kitchen should be without. It was actually very simple: marinate thick slices of venison loin in the juice of two lemons (I got to use my new lemon squeezer!), green peppercorns and thyme. Brown the medallions in butter andContinue reading “Nourishing Traditions Venison”
World-Class Real Food Sweets
In my transition to eating real food I’ve given up a lot of unhealthy, processed foods. Many of these are sweets. Oh, those cookies and frozen confections that once held me captive…no longer. Bewitched, bothered and bewildered no more! Honestly, since I’ve been feeding myself as God intended for us to eat, I no longer crave orContinue reading “World-Class Real Food Sweets”
KKF Gets Schooled: Indian Cuisine
I had another wonderful experience at the Whole Foods Salud cooking school, this time on Indian food. Originally the class had five students, then two called and cancelled. The other two did not show up. So I got a solo lesson! Even better, we had help! So it was me, Chef, and four helpers! That’sContinue reading “KKF Gets Schooled: Indian Cuisine”
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