Black-Eyed Peas + Greens = Prosperity
Every New Year’s Eve/Day I’ve gotta make my Hoppin John, black-eyed peas over aromatic steamed rice with some stewed collard greens. I...
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kysha4
- Dec 20, 2016
- 1 min
You betta Yassa that turkey!
With recent news The Cecil and Minton’s would consolidate into the Minton’s space at the end of this month (The Cecil will be available...
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kysha4
- May 9, 2016
- 3 min
Recipe: Dry Sautéed String Beans
The arrival of the weekend mostly brings an opportunity to recharge, refuel and reconnect with family and friends. Images of leisurely...
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kysha4
- May 5, 2016
- 2 min
Sausage + Peppers Stuffed Portabellas
Where do recipes come from? For me, mostly I see what is available seasonally in the grocery sore, I refer to traditional and...
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kysha4
- Feb 5, 2016
- 2 min
A Superbowl 50 Menu
This week for Superbowl 50, amongst organic pork tenderloin crusted with mustard capers & garlic and a vegetable assortment of roasted...
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kysha4
- Mar 28, 2013
- 1 min
Lunch Today: Salad Nicoise
I was intently working today and ignoring my hunger pangs to eat because I didn’t feel like cooking. But as a stomach has a tendency to...
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kysha4
- Mar 21, 2013
- 3 min
Got Brisket…early?
Passover is just around the corner and for those that like to be ahead of the game either because they have too much going on or because...
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kysha4
- Mar 7, 2013
- 1 min
Bacon Popcorn
Had a craving for something crunchy which can only mean popcorn for me. As I pulled down my 3 quart pot and the lid and glanced at my...
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kysha4
- Feb 17, 2013
- 2 min
A Tale of Two Soups, One Stock
Who doesn’t love a two-for-one deal?! Whether you are grocery shopping, at the drugstore, or picking up your favorite comfy undergarments...
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kysha4
- Feb 9, 2013
- 1 min
Taking (chicken) Stock
If you are not out sledding, snowshoeing, building a snowman or having a snowball fight then its a perfect day to have a pot of stock...
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kysha4
- Jan 29, 2013
- 1 min
Quick Green Lunch
While I certainly didn’t feel like cooking today, I had some kale and collards in the fridge that were admonishing me for not putting...
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kysha4
- Dec 24, 2012
- 2 min
Baking In Gooey Holiday Cheer
The recipe yields 3 dozen so I was happy to bring some to a holiday gathering today and be prepared with some sweets for tomorrow’s meal....
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kysha4
- Nov 18, 2012
- 4 min
Thanksgiving Turkey Time
I promised in my Talking SCHOP! column this week that I would post the recipe for the holiday bird that has proven successful for a...
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kysha4
- Sep 26, 2012
- 2 min
Porchetta-ahh
For those that DON’T know, I love me some porchetta. See my BESTies list. It’s not something you have too often, but when you do it has...
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kysha4
- Aug 31, 2012
- 2 min
Labor Day Shrimp Burgers! YES!!!!
About to depart on the Labor Day Weekend getaway and wanted to make sure I told you about these shrimp burgers. Could be perfect for...
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kysha4
- Jun 29, 2012
- 1 min
Chef Vanessa’s Deviled Eggs
I hope you enjoyed my July 28th column in the Amsterdam News on chef Vanessa Cantaves. As promised following is her decadently simple...
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kysha4
- Jun 21, 2012
- 1 min
Quick Asian Spinach Salad
All to your taste: – frozen chopped spinach, thawed drained and squeezed dry – red onion, thinly sliced – toasted sesame oil – soy...
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kysha4
- Jun 16, 2012
- 2 min
Lisa’s Lemony Blueberry Muffins
Freshly made this morning for breakfast with Harney & Sons Paris tea. Lemon zest makes it tart, fresh blueberries makes it sweet,...
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kysha4
- Jun 15, 2012
- 1 min
SCHOP!ping in the Berkshires
Barely settled in, my hostess of the weekend, Lisa and I were off to Berry Farms to shop for something to compliment the porter house...
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kysha4
- Oct 23, 2011
- 2 min
Quick Black Bean Turkey Chili
It was a cold and rainy day. I found myself hungry and needing to make something of the seasoned ground turkey I had been defrosting in...
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