FAST FINDS
Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado
Nestled in endive spears are sturdy chunks of brightly flavored pomelo, creamy avocado, and crab – kissed with a hint of rice vinegar and Molokai salt.
Read MoreParticular
You probably know by now that I’m not a picky eater. I will eat pretty much anything Andrew Zimmern would dare bring to his lips, at least once. But I can get particular about certain things. One of them is granola. I confess that I…
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How to Peel a Grapefruit
Need to completely peel a grapefruit? I made a tutorial so that you can easily do it without any special tools. Video included if you’re a visual learner!
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Buttermilk Maple Pancake Muffins
If you don’t want to stand over the stove to make pancakes, you can instead use this Buttermilk Maple Pancake Muffins recipe to make your favorite breakfast food in muffin form!
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Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup
Have leftover beef but don’t know what to do with it? This Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup is a delicious filling meal while taking care of all of your leftovers!
Read MoreAuld Lang Syne
As 2010 dwindles to a close, the approach of Kitchen Confidante’s first blog anniversary also draws near. It has been a very memorable first year, and 2010 has been full of scrumptious food and delectable experiences. I want to thank you all so much for…
Read MoreWarm Wishes
From my kitchen to yours, I want to wish you and the special ones in your life a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for letting me into your home, for allowing me to share my stories and my food. Thank you for taking the time…
Read MoreLast Minute
Earlier this week, I finally sent off my holiday cards, protecting them from the blustery rain as I ran from my car to the post office. Slowly but surely, my to do list is getting shorter, and I can relax, bit by bit. As each day…
Read MoreBaby, It's Wet Outside
I really can’t stay – Baby it’s cold outside… When we moved to California, I realized I had to change the lyrics to suit our new winter weather. Blizzards were replaced by heavy rains, sometimes for days on end. Call me naïve, but I used…
Read MoreEfficiency
At this time of the year, there isn’t a lot of time to spare. For many of us, the family calendar is chock full of events: the children’s winter concerts, company holiday parties, travel, gatherings with friends and family, tree trimming, visits with Santa, holiday…
Read MoreReinterpreted
With all the cooking, planning, and preparation that goes into Thanksgiving, it can be easy to overlook the cooking that might be necessary for the weekend’s breakfasts, brunches, or afternoon tea and coffee, especially if you are entertaining. When guests come in from out of…
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Turkey Orzo Soup
Turkey Orzo Soup is a wonderful soup to help you recover from your Thanksgiving feast. Use the turkey carcass to make a lovely stock and any leftover meat you may have from the bird to make a comforting leftover turkey soup.
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