Since filling my freezer with deer meat generously donated to KKF from my new best friend, I have been busy conjuring and inventing and experimenting with venison. After my initial kung faux pas disappointment, I had success with venison chili, then scored a big win with the venison fried steak using some of the chuckContinue reading “Venison Rump Roast with Fennel and Onions”
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A Kung Fu Christmas Dinner
When I was a kid, one of my favorite breads was popovers. Mom reminded me of how I used to sit in front of the oven and watch them puff and grow. I must have been good this year because Santa (Mom!) gave me a popover pan for Christmas. Popovers were immediately added to theContinue reading “A Kung Fu Christmas Dinner”
Baba Ghanouj – Wahoo!
You know it’s a busy semester when I don’t even have time to post blogs I’ve had written for a few months….whew! But it will be over soon. In the meantime, enjoy some eggplant…. About a week after I made the Mahkloubeh lamb I had more eggplant to use and decided to give in andContinue reading “Baba Ghanouj – Wahoo!”
24 Pounds of Tomatoes
Clearly, the fall school semester has begun. That’s when I practically drop off the face of the earth. But I’m surfacing this morning to reminisce about the fun I had with tomatoes this summer. Although it almost still feels like summer in Georgia…kind of annoying as I’m ready to start wearing sweaters! I was actuallyContinue reading “24 Pounds of Tomatoes”
Schnitzel: A Love Affair
Since I’ve moved to the South, I’ve heard some interesting colloquialisms. One of these is “you put your foot in it.” Apparently this phrase has nothing to do with hygiene and everything to do with cooking up something that makes folks wanna slap their mama. So when someone tells you that you put your footContinue reading “Schnitzel: A Love Affair”
KKF Had a Little Lamb
When I was home in Iowa for Christmas, a very sleepy baby took a long nap in my lap. A few months later, her mom supplied me with a couple of recipes that will become staples in the KKF household. Little Hannah will eat well as she grows up, this I am sure! I’m notContinue reading “KKF Had a Little Lamb”
It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Cheesy: Cheddar
My moderate success in making mozzarella for some reason made me think I could make cheddar. And why not? Lots of people make cheese. Um…don’t they? Anyway, how hard could it be? I’ve got the kit from New England Cheesemaking Supply. Easy peasy. Despite my confidence, the instruction book saying Farmhouse Cheddar is the “easiestContinue reading “It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Cheesy: Cheddar”
It Ain’t Easy Bein Cheesy: Mozzarella
If there’s one thing can make my heart go pitter-pat it’s the thought of rotten milk in the form of CHEESE. Who would have thought that adding animal stomach (rennet) to warm milk and then waiting around would produce such wonders as cheddar, parmesan or mozzarella? I began my foray into the world of cheesemakingContinue reading “It Ain’t Easy Bein Cheesy: Mozzarella”
Simple Snacking Kung Fu
Ever since I learned how to make guacamole, it has been a staple in our house. If I’m making anything Mexican related, there will be guacamole. And why not? It’s so easy and freaking delicious. To kick things up a notch, I made my own chips to go with it this time. Again, super easy.Continue reading “Simple Snacking Kung Fu”
Southern Fried Goodness
The South is known for its cooking. Fried chicken, grits, collard greens and black eyed peas, sweet tea…and of course, fried green tomatoes and fried okra. I’ve been living in Georgia since 2002 and only had fried green tomatoes once. I decided it was high time I tried creating this Southern classic on my own,Continue reading “Southern Fried Goodness”
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