Monthly Archives: August 2020

Rice Noodle Buddha Bowl with Vietnamese Dressing Recipe

posted by Crystal If you love Vietnamese food, you’ll love this easy rice noodle Buddha Bowl recipe with Vietnamese dressing over lemongrass beef and crispy veggies. All About Buddha Bowls: When you layer all the colorful, nutritious elements of a meal into a beautiful bowl with its own signature flavor …

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Noodles in the Microwave

posted by Steamy Kitchen How to make any noodles in the microwave in just 10 minutes!  Cooking noodles in the microwave is so fast and easy! I suggest using a deep bowl to cook your pasta in so that no water boils over in the microwave. If you do not …

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mathilde’s tomato tart

I read a new novel, The Margot Affair, last month and loved it. It’s not about about food, but every time a meal comes up, I was riveted by how good it sounded. “The salt-cured cod was layered with cream mashed potatoes and presented in a small cocotte… the mussels …

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How to Microwave Bacon

posted by Steamy Kitchen How to cook bacon in the microwave, simple, fast, and mess-free!  Cooking bacon in the microwave is the fastest way to cook it, and who doesn’t want to make bacon faster? With no grease flying all over the stove or skillets to scrub clean, this method …

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mathilde’s tomato tart – smitten kitchen

The tart crust (pâte brisée) is loosely adapted from Dorie Greenspan’s Everyday Dorie. For the cheese, use any kind you like or a combination thereof. Lemoine loves Drunken Goat here, but gruyère, comté, cheddar, asiago, or pecorino could work too. I used an aged provolone. If you don’t have large …

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Roasted Garlic in the Microwave

posted by Steamy Kitchen Learn how to roast garlic in the microwave in just minutes! If you are a garlic lover, this is a must-have recipe. You will be topping all of your favorite dishes with perfectly roasted garlic in no time.  This recipe is great for, well just about …

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Steamed Green Beans in the Microwave

posted by Steamy Kitchen How to steam green beans in the microwave in just under 10 minutes!  Steamed green beans are so easy to make, especially in the microwave. I like to use this recipe on nights when I need a simple side dish or appetizer. It only takes some …

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Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl with Tangy Ponzu Sauce Recipe

posted by Crystal Enjoy the best of Japanese plant-based cuisine in this Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl starring pan-seared tofu flavored with homemade ponzu sauce and topped with nutty sesame seeds. When it comes to eating sustainably and colorfully, we’ve started thinking more in terms of a simple, nutritious one-bowl meal. …

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kachumber cooler

If you go way back in the land of Smitten Kitchen, you might know that one of my favorite restaurants of all time was called Tabla, specifically the more casual, heavier on the small plates, downstairs space called the Bread Bar. In my early years in New York, I went …

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kachumber cooler – smitten kitchen

If you go way back in the land of Smitten Kitchen, you might know that one of my favorite restaurants of all time was called Tabla, specifically the more casual, heavier on the small plates, downstairs space called the Bread Bar. In my early years in New York, I went …

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