The Kitchen Table
Spicy Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
Virtually all cuisines utilize chicken in some way, shape, or form (with the obvious exception of those with religious beliefs and other cultural traditions that would prohibit its consumption). Chicken is everywhere. It’s versatile and relatively cheap. It adapts to any flavors you can throw at it. It’s also boring. Because chicken is hyper-available, it…
Whipped Lemonade
I like milkshakes. I like smoothies. Sometimes I want something that is a little bit of both. Milkshakes were a serious thing when I was a kid. My grandmother would make us milkshakes way more often than she probably should have. I’d like to think she was reliving her time when she worked at Fenton’s…
Porchetta Pork Chops
I love a good pork chop, but I get the sense that I am in the minority. While you will see pork chops on the menus of some restaurants, I feel like it should happen more often than it does. What’s up with that? Granted, a poorly cooked pork chop is awful. Might as well…
Grilled Branzino with Lemon
There is no more perfect pairing in the world than seafood and lemon. No matter what you are preparing, be it fish or shellfish, every recipe benefits from a squeeze of lemon before, during, or after cooking. There is no way to convince me otherwise that a beautiful piece of grilled fish with a squeeze…
Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake
If someone asked you what the flavor of Summer was, what would you say? So many possibilities would make sense. Watermelon? Sure. Peach? Absolutely! And let’s not forget strawberry. I may be in the minority on this, but lemon is a flavor that I always associate with summer. Even though lemon is a citrus and…
Chicken Biryani
Karma really is a thing. How do I know this? Let me explain… I am a dog person. To be fair, I am a fan of all creatures unless there are scales involved. But dogs are my favorite, particularly my own. My social media feeds are full of videos of other people’s dogs. Sometimes they…
Butter Chicken
Though jet lag still haunts me, I have returned from my trip abroad eager to attempt to recreate some of the amazing meals we enjoyed while in London. As expected, the list does include meat pies, sausage rolls, finger sandwiches, and scones. What I am most excited about is getting started on some curry because,…
Homemade Fresh Lime Soda
The first time I traveled outside of the US, I went to India. Go big or go home, right? There were highs and lows during that trip. One of the lowest of lows was the heat. I mean I knew it was going to be hot. I just didn’t expect that it would be so…
Butter-Bhutta
When I travel, I like to buy cookbooks as souvenirs. I find them in local bookstores or farmer’s markets whenever I can. Or, more often, I purchase the cookbook from a restaurant we visited and loved. Next week I am heading to London to meet with my daughter, who has been on that side of…
Chicken Tikka
My husband is very much a it’s either right or wrong or black or white kind of person. Very rarely does he dwell in shades of grey. For example, he has recently stopped eating red meat and anything that one might refer to as a fatty meat (sausage, prosciutto, etc.) He has done this out…
Fresh Chèvre
As a general rule, I am not a huge fan of goat’s milk cheeses. I find the earthy flavor just a bit too strong for my liking. There are exceptions to my rule though. I have found some fresh chèvre products to be quite tasty, usually in salads, breaded and fried crispy and melty inside…
Boursin Style Cashew Cheese
Years ago, when we realized that my daughter was lactose intolerant, we experimented with plant-based cheese. It did not go well. After a traumatic incident at our favorite pizza place, trying to consume vegan cheese, my daughter decided that eating plant-based cheese was way worse than the discomfort of occasionally eating a slice of regular…
The Cocktail Post
Sloe Gin Fizz
The Sloe Gin Fizz is a popular fruit cooler and a perfect introductory cocktail. It is a spin on the Gin Fizz cocktail. Sloe Gin is a red liqueur made by soaking sloe berries, a dark blue berry grown in England, in gin or vodka. Sloe gin has a sweet-tart flavor. The British traditionally used…
Oaxacan Daisy
This Oaxacan Daisy is a spin on the classic Daisy Cocktail, a sour-style drink that typically features some form of citrus juice, an orange-based liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec, a spirit like gin or rum, and soda water. Our simple yet flavorful cocktail beautifully blends the smokiness of mezcal with the bright sweetness of…
Limoncello Spritz
This Limoncello Spritz recipe is a classic cocktail made with limoncello, Prosecco, and soda water. It is a Southern Italian spin on the famous variations of the Spritz cocktail, like the Aperol Prosecco Spritz. Light, refreshing, and easy to make, it’s the perfect summer aperitif. Use this recipe as a base for experimenting with the…
Watermelon Mojito
Our Watermelon Mojito recipe is great for summertime parties, BBQs, and birthdays. It screams of summertime! Refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make on a hot day, this cocktail has a beautiful presentation. It is great for hot days and also goes beautifully with Indian cuisine. Pure refreshment!
Mumbai Mule
There are not a lot if cocktails from the subcontinent. However, this Mumbai Mule is a striking variation of the Moscow Mule, inspired by the festive flavors of Mumbai’s vibrant culinary scene. This savory-sweet beverage offers a hint of tang from the lime and a kick from ginger. It complements Indian food deliciously and stands…
Gin Basil Smash
The Gin Basil Smash was created in 2008 in Hamburg, Germany, by bartender Joerg Meyer. It is now considered a modern classic. This aromatic cocktail uses gin and herbaceous basil that play well together. And, according to Meyer, the more basil used, the better. We recommend that the basil be as fresh as possible. Freshly-squeezed…
Watermelon Martini
The Watermelon Martini, a height-of-summer cocktail, is both cooling and very tasty. We use the juice of a fresh watermelon that is so ripe and juicy that you practically have to eat it over the sink. The addition of the citrus notes of the Cointreau, mint, and lime juice rounds out the flavor. Vodka is…
Vodka Pickle Martini
This martini, as delicious as it is, refuses to take itself too seriously! Just the word pickle is a little silly. We love this riff on the Dirty Martini for its sharp, salty flavor profile with a touch of dill. This is a great martini to enjoy with a barbecue, during the game, and with…
Classic Mimosa (and variations)
The Classic Mimosa is a brunch standard—and for good reason! It is delicious and simple to prepare. There are so many ways to riff on this favorite cocktail, and we are presenting a few that are very worth trying. Use dry, sparkling wine like champagne, American sparkling wine, or Prosecco. And, freshly-squeezed orange juice makes…
The Aviation Cocktail
The Aviation Cocktail combines gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice with crème de violette. This uniquely floral cocktail blushes an arresting lilac color for a stunning presentation. The gin provides a herbaceous base, and the maraschino liqueur lends bittersweet cherry notes. The lemon adds brightness and acidity. Crème de violette is strongly floral, so we…
Breakfast Martini
The Breakfast Martini is bright and vivid with a touch of sweetness. We enjoy the balance of tartness from the citrus. It is a great brunch cocktail and can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. Use whatever gin you have on hand, and Cointreau or Grand Mariner can work well for the orange liqueur. (The…
Spring Flora Cocktail
The Spring Flora Cocktail is a blush of pink in a tall glass—striking at brunches and gatherings. We mix gin, raspberry liqueur, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer for a refreshing drink. Our Spring Flora Cocktail is a renaming of the classic Floradora Cocktail, which was named after a 1899 British musical comedy with a…
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