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    Black-Eyed Peas + Greens = Prosperity
    kysha4
    • Dec 28, 2016
    • 2 min

    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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    You betta Yassa that turkey!
    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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    Recipe: Dry Sautéed String Beans
    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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    Sausage + Peppers Stuffed Portabellas
    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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    A Superbowl 50 Menu
    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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    Lunch Today: Salad Nicoise
    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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    Got Brisket…early?
    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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    Bacon Popcorn
    kysha4
    • Mar 8, 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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    A Tale of Two Soups, One Stock
    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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    Taking (chicken) Stock
    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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    Quick Green Lunch
    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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    Baking In Gooey Holiday Cheer
    kysha4
    • Dec 25, 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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    Thanksgiving Turkey Time
    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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    Porchetta-ahh
    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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    Labor Day Shrimp Burgers!  YES!!!!
    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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    Chef Vanessa’s Deviled Eggs
    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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    Quick Asian Spinach Salad
    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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    Lisa’s Lemony Blueberry Muffins
    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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    SCHOP!ping in the Berkshires
    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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    Quick Black Bean Turkey Chili
    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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