Tag Archives: do ahead

Slow Cooker Chicken Poblano

Posted on December 7, 2012 by scarpettakate

Full disclosure: the slow cooker is not my favorite kitchen gadget. It’s convenient to have dinner ready the minute I’m home from work, for sure, but I find most recipes I try wind up tasting dull and muddled, no matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged braised, chicken, crockpot, do ahead, main dish, slow cooker, slow cooking, Southwestern | 3 Comments

Pavlova

Posted on September 14, 2012 by scarpettakate

An enterprising hotel chef in 1920s New Zealand was the first to whip up a Pavlova, a culinary tribute to visiting ballerina Anna Pavlova’s ethereal, wispy beauty. They’re a perennial favorite of those lush islands, and in Australia, too, where … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged dessert, do ahead, easy, egg whites, fruit, meringue, simple, summer | 7 Comments

Veggie Burger

Posted on August 10, 2012 by scarpettakate

Imagine two hungry diners, out for an al fresco lunch at Portland’s Veritable Quandary on a lovely summer’s day. One orders a burger, a juicy medium rare with all the trimmings. The other orders the housemade veggie burger with caramelized … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged barbecue, BBQ, bean, best, do ahead, fall, lentil, nut, spring, summer, vegetarian, veggie, veggie burger, winter | 9 Comments

White Bean and Kale Soup

Posted on November 11, 2011 by scarpettakate

This is cold weather soup. Rainy day, flat tire, forgot your umbrella, just-want-to-curl-up-under-a-blanket-and-hibernate soup. Packed with earthy kale and creamy white beans in an aromatic broth, it’s warm and nourishing, savory and satisfying. With a flurry of Parmesan, a hunk … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged cannellini, do ahead, fall, first course, kale, main course, simple, soup, stew, stock, vegetables, vegetarian, winter | 5 Comments

Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna

Posted on November 4, 2011 by scarpettakate

I know there must be scores of highly efficient, tidy lasagna makers out there in the world. Maybe you’re one of them. As for me, I can’t count myself among your ranks. I’ve made this recipe about a half a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged autumn, baked, butternut squash, do ahead, entree, fall, freeze, lasagna, main dish, pasta, sage, serves a crowd, Thanksgiving, vegetarian | 9 Comments

Meyer Lemon Cream

Posted on March 9, 2011 by scarpettakate

Are you ready for springtime yet? We’re nearly there, dear reader, and I have just the thing to hold you over: the Meyer lemon. Meyers are a cross between a conventional lemon and (depending on who you ask) either a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged angel food cake, brunch, curd, dessert, do ahead, Dorie Greenspan, Easter, lemon, Meyer lemons, Mother's Day, Pierre Herme, spring, tart filling | 13 Comments

Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Posted on December 18, 2010 by scarpettakate

‘Tis the season for holiday travel, when “grabbing a quick bite” turns hazardous: anemic airport sandwiches, shrink-wrapped mid-flight snack boxes, greasy fast food. As if the indignities of modern air travel weren’t enough already, I get the distinct feeling that … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged brussels sprouts, do ahead, picnic, quick, room temperature, side dish, slaw, vegetable, winter | 2 Comments

Curried Chicken Salad

Posted on September 29, 2010 by scarpettakate

When I think of chicken salad, I picture dainty bridal shower buffets, a WASP-y clutch of ladies giggling over champagne punch and tiny tea sandwiches. (I watched a lot of John Hughes movies growing up, so at my imaginary bridal … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged chicken, chicken salad, chutney, coronation chicken, currants, curried chicken, curry, do ahead, Major Grey's, picnic, poached, sandwiches, slivered almonds, tea sandwiches | 7 Comments