Blog Feed: Kalyn's Kitchen

Shredded Beef cooked in the slow cooker and then made into tacos with whole wheat tortillas, spicy slaw, and avocado.It only makes sense that with my new slow cooker blog, I'm paying more attention to how people use their slow cookers year round. I'm finding lots of slow cooker recipes like these shredded beef tacos, which would taste just as good in the dead of winter as they did on a warm night last week. But one happy thing about cooking something like this when it's starting to [..] > read more

Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Sauce Recipe

Published on 2012-05-22 13:53:00

A super-quick and easy recipe and if you have picky kids, just give them a piece without the sauce!(Updated May 2012 with greatly-improved photos and step-by-step instructions.) I've been getting so much satisfaction from the process of updating my very earliest recipes with new photos. Not only does it give me a chance to cook some of my favorite recipes again, but I know that the new photos might entice someone to try a recipe that they probably wouldn't have been inspired to cook [..] > read more

Baby Kale Greek Salad Recipe

Published on 2012-05-20 21:27:00

All the flavors of Greek salad, plus baby kale!Yes, the infatuation with Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Kales is still going strong around here, and last week my local Fresh Market store had the baby kale mix on sale, so there's been a lot of baby kale on the menu. Of course that's perfectly fine with me since I love this baby kale, especially for salads. Not only is the flavor milder, the baby kale mix such a nice combination of flavors and shapes. I like the crunch that kale give [..] > read more

The Garden is Planted! (2012 Garden Update #3)

Published on 2012-05-19 15:24:00

It's hard to get your garden planted when you're off driving around the West, but the garden is finally planted!When I'm on a trip, I work hard before I leave so that recipes can still appear on the blog, so readers might not realize that I've been off on a long road trip to visit my brother, visit a nephew and his family, see my friend Cheryl, and most of all to speak at Camp Blogaway (which I highly recommend, especially for relatively new bloggers.) The weather in Utah got w [..] > read more

Grilled Chicken Recipe with Tarragon-Mustard Marinade

Published on 2012-05-18 09:30:00

Chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful mustard-tarragon marinade and then grilled.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. Right now the tarragon in my garden is in overdrive, and this favorite grilled chicken from 2007 sounds great for dinner!) Recently I realized it had been a while since I've had a new grilled chicken recipe. It was one of those thoughts that just flitted through my mind, not seeming to lead anywhere [..] > read more

Recipe for Baby Kale, Mozzarella, and Egg Bake (and Ten More Ideas for Starting Your Day with Kale!)

Published on 2012-05-16 14:15:00

I loved this combination so much I made it several times in a row for a heat-and-eat breakfast!A couple of months ago I came up with a recipe for Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake, which turned out to be one of my personal favorite breakfasts. Then I discovered the fantastic Earthbound Farm Mixed Baby Kales at the store near my house, so of course I had to try the recipe using kale. I loved that version as well, and at first I just thought about adding a note to the spinach recipe saying that [..] > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Three Crabs Fish Sauce

Published on 2012-05-15 05:00:00

Thanks to my friend Lydia for introducing me to this premium brand of fish sauce! I'm not an expert on Asian ingredients, so years ago when I ran across a post touting Three Crabs Fish Sauce on a blog called The Perfect Pantry, I was more than happy to listen to Lydia's fish sauce recommendations. Shortly after that my step-sister Karyn asked me what I wanted from San Francisco and I requested a bottle of Three Crabs Fish Sauce. Then I discovered I could buy it at several Asian mar [..] > read more

Spicy Stir-Fried Broccoli Stems Recipe

Published on 2012-05-13 20:28:00

This recipe is for everyone who likes to nibble the broccoli stems when they're cutting up the broccoli!Broccoli stems are one of those under-appreciated vegetable parts that don't get much respect, yet when I'm cutting up stalks of broccoli, they're my favorite part to nibble on. After I realized how much I liked them, a few years ago I started to save the stems in the vegetable crisper. I've mostly used my broccoli stem bounty in salads, but this idea for cooking the st [..] > read more

Mother's Day 2012 and Missing My Mom

Published on 2012-05-13 11:13:00

A Mother's Day Message for every day of the year.When you're a kid you never imagine growing up and having your mother (and father) be gone. > read more

Spicy Grilled Eggplant Recipe with Red Pepper, Parsley, and Mint

Published on 2012-05-11 11:44:00

This spicy grilled eggplant is a favorite of my brother Rand, who does the fun headers for Kalyn's Kitchen (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. I'm on the road driving home from Los Angeles, where I've been visiting my brother Rand and attending Camp Blogaway. This Spicy Grilled Eggplant is Rand's very favorite recipe on Kalyn's Kitchen, and I'm glad I have my eggplant planted this year so I can mak [..] > read more

Easy Thai-Flavored Raw Broccoli Salad Recipe with Red Onion, Mint, and Peanuts

Published on 2012-05-09 05:00:00

This Thai-Flavored Raw Broccoli Salad was an experiment that was a happy success!When I made Thai-Style Spicy Cabbage Slaw with my nephew Jake, we were both absolutely captivated by the spicy Thai flavors in the dressing. I started thinking about what else might taste good with that combination of lime, fish sauce, sweetener, and red pepper flakes, and next time Jake showed up to cook I proposed trying it on a broccoli salad. For our first try we blanched the broccoli, which was definitely n [..] > read more

Easy Recipe for Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Published on 2012-05-08 11:30:00

This Easy and Slightly Unusual Cucumber Salad is one of my Favorites!(This favorite cucumber recipe was first posted in 2006 and updated with step-by-step instructions and better photos in May 2012. I'm still on vacation but luckily I have my cucumbers planted at home so it won't be long before I can make this salad with fresh garden cucumbers.) I think people who haven't had a garden where the amount of produce suddenly spins out of control can't fully appreciate what a dile [..] > read more

Recipe for Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, and Lime (with or without Cilantro)

Published on 2012-05-06 11:00:00

I've been infatuated with this Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime.I love combining beloved ingredients in slightly different ways, and this Heart of Palm Salad with Tomato, Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime was the happy result when I arranged a marriage between my favorite Vegan Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad and Colorful Tomato Salad with Hearts of Palm. This offspring salad had all the good qualities of the parents, plus some new qualities of its own!Click to contin [..] > read more

Saturday Snapshots: Enriching the Soil in My Raised Garden Beds (2012 Garden Updated #2)

Published on 2012-05-05 15:00:00

Raised garden beds need organic material added to the soil every few years.I got off to an early start on the garden this year, trimming my perennial herbs much earlier than I usually do. Then a combination of me being sick and lots of rainy days in Utah conspired to put the garden on hold until this week. Raised garden beds are wonderful because they don't require lots of maintenance, but your raised beds will produce healthier plants if you enrich the soil with organic material at leas [..] > read more

Recipe for Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Sriracha

Published on 2012-05-04 09:44:00

If you love sugar snap peas like I do, you have to try these Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas. (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. I'm crazy about sugar snap peas, and this easy stir-fry is one of my favorite ways to use them in a cooked dish.) Recently I talked about my profound affection for sugar snap peas, and I decided it might be fun to experiment with them as the starring ingredient in a stir-fried vegetable side d [..] > read more

Recipe for Middle Eastern Spicy Ground Beef with Baharat Seasoning, Mint, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-05-02 03:00:00

Middle Eastern Spicy Ground Beef with Baharat, Mint, and Cilantro; I loved this with some fat-free Greek yogurt on top.When I posted the recipe for Effie's Easy and Amazing Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar, I shared how a reader from Israel named Effie had sent me a lovely box of middle eastern spices. One of the things in the box was Baharat Seasoning, and this Spicy Middle Eastern Ground Beef was the first recipe I tried using it. I found a lot of recipes and online sources to get [..] > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for April 2012

Published on 2012-05-01 05:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for April 2012 is Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki and Tomatoes.It's May, which means the arrival of summer can't be far away now. This year I'm urging summer on a little by heading out on a road trip to California, where I'll be speaking at Camp Blogaway, hanging out at my brother Rand's house, hopefully meeting up with some food blogging friends, and having a birthday dinner with the cutest twins in the world. [..] > read more

Recipe for Raw Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Sunflower Seeds, and Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-04-29 09:52:00

Raw Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Sunflower Seeds, and Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette!There's no doubt about it, I'm seriously smitten with the Earthbound Farm Baby Kale Mix that suddenly appeared at the Fresh Market store by my house. I've been buying it every time I see it at the store (and so is everyone else apparently, because about half the time they don't have any.) Making a salad with the raw baby kale was a snap and I loved this combination with raw baby kale, apples tossed [..] > read more

Recipe for Thai-Inspired Turkey Mini-Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Published on 2012-04-27 09:47:00

Turkey Mini-Meatball Lettuce Wraps with spicy Thai Flavors!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. These little mini-meatballs are served inside lettuce leaves with a spicy Thai-flavored dressing, and I could eat this every day!)It was pure serendipity that I discovered this recipe for ultra flavorful little turkey meatballs, served inside lettuce leaves with a spicy Thai-style sauce, some diced cucumber, and fresh mint. I did [..] > read more

Recipe for Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki and Tomatoes

Published on 2012-04-25 02:00:00

All the amazing flavors found in Gyros, without the pita bread!(Welcome to anyone who's coming here today from The Salt Lake Tribune, and thanks to David Burger and Paul Fraughton for this nice feature about me and my blogs!)This new recipe for Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce wraps is for everyone who loves the complex flavors of Greek Gyros (pronounced yeer-ohs), but it's especially for my brother Mark. Since January of this year Mark has lost 36 pounds through a combination of Sout [..] > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Celebrates Seven Years, and Seven Things I Know About Food Blogging

Published on 2012-04-24 07:00:00

Hard to believe it, but I have been blogging for seven years!(Edit: Thanks to David Burger from the Salt Lake Tribune for this nice feature about me, and how fun that he timed it to come out at the same time my blog was having a birthday!) Kalyn's Kitchen is turning seven years old today, and I almost missed the party. For some reason I was thinking Wednesday was my blog birthday, but then I started writing this and realized it was April 24, 2005 when I sat down at the computer and wrot [..] > read more

Recipe for Whole Wheat Orzo Salad with Kale, Chickpeas, Lemon, and Feta

Published on 2012-04-22 14:32:00

A delicious healthful salad with whole wheat orzo, kale, chickpeas, lemon, and Feta. You could use brown rice for a gluten-free version of this tasty salad.A few years ago I discovered 100% Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta, and I've used it to make a few tasty pasta salads since then. If you're not familiar with it, orzo is a type of pasta that's shaped like large grains of rice, and if you don't want to bother finding the whole wheat orzo or for a gluten-free version of this salad, co [..] > read more

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe with Lemon, Green Olives, and Cucumbers

Published on 2012-04-18 21:10:00

When I started looking in the pantry for something to eat, this Tuna Pasta Salad was the happy result!Pasta salad. When I say that do any particularly memorable pasta salads come to mind? You're lucky if they do, because I think pasta salad is always in danger of being a bit boring if you don't make sure to use strongly flavored and interesting ingredients. I'm happy to report this pasta salad experiment I concocted recently was loaded with flavor due to good quality tuna in ol [..] > read more

Recipe for Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing, Olives, Capers, and Feta

Published on 2012-04-17 14:17:00

A great salad with Mediterranean flavors, made from ingredients I had in the fridge!(Updated with step-by-step directions and better photos, April 2012.) I first made this salad five years ago on a Saturday when I hadn't gone to the grocery store all week, and wanted to find something more interesting to eat than plain romaine lettuce salad. Luckily I found the big tub of Meza Hummus from Costco and remembered a recipe where hummus is blended with lemon juice and olive oil to make a [..] > read more

Recipe for Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-04-15 18:36:00

Luckily this Southwestern Quinoa Salad is loaded with healthful ingredients, because it was hard to stop eating it!Lots of people are becoming fond of the South American seed product called quinoa (keen-wah). I knew quinoa had become mainstream when I noticed you could buy a giant bag of it at Costco, and although I resisted for a week or two, eventually I bought one of those huge bags and stored it in the freezer. I've made a lot of tasty things with my big bag of quinoa, but this quino [..] > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Earthbound Farm Ready-to-Use Organic Mixed Baby Kales

Published on 2012-04-14 13:28:00

This ready-to-eat baby kale is a great product for anyone who's trying to eat more greens!This ready-to-eat organic mixed baby kale from Earthbound Farm is another one of those products that made me think about jumping up and down and squealing when I spotted it in the grocery store. My love for kale is well documented, and although I don't mind prepping bunches of kale, this mix of ready-to-use baby kales is so perfect for raw kale salad that I know it will help me to eat more kale. [..] > read more

Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Creamy Tahini-Peanut Dipping Sauce

Published on 2012-04-13 10:39:00

Delicious roasted asparagus with a tahini-peanut dipping sauce. (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. I love the tahini-peanut dipping sauce here and think it goes perfectly with roasted asparagus!)Don't you think there's something special about asparagus when it finally comes into season in the spring? Before I started blogging I wasn't nearly so much of an asparagus fan as I am now. A lot of my asparagus apathy [..] > read more

Easy and Amazing Recipe for Barely-Cooked Carrots with Tahini, Lemon, Garlic, and Sumac Dressing

Published on 2012-04-11 18:58:00

Slightly-crisp carrots with a dressing of tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and sumac. Mind-blowingly good!Allow me to introduce my new favorite way to eat carrots. And if you even barely entertained the thought that cooked carrots might be a little boring, dismiss that idea immediately! The entire time my cooking assistant and nephew Jake and I were tasting this recipe we kept remarking on how neither of us was that crazy about cooked carrots, but these barely cooked carrots with a [..] > read more

Recipe for Roasted Salmon and Asparagus Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Published on 2012-04-10 11:50:00

Quickly roasted salmon and asparagus, served on baby greens with mustard vinaigrette. The perfect meal for spring!(Updated April 2012 with step-by-step instructions and better photos) Usually when I'm updating an old recipe that needs new photos I try hard not to change much about the recipe in case people have it bookmarked, but when I looked at this recipe for a warm salmon and asparagus salad, the original method of marinating the salmon and then grilling it while you roasted the aspa [..] > read more

Vegan Asparagus Salad for Spring with Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, and Chives

Published on 2012-04-08 19:23:00

A lovely salad for spring with asparagus, tomatoes, hearts of palm, and chives.I love to pull things out of the fridge or pantry and experiment to see what I can come up with, and this salad combination started with the Hearts of Palm I was so excited to find back in stock at Costco. I had fresh asparagus in the fridge and chives growing in the garden, both of which seemed like they would be good with hearts of palm, and then I added a few of the small grape tomatoes I start buying in the spri [..] > read more

My Favorite Recipes for Deviled Eggs and Interesting Deviled Egg Ideas from My Food Blogging Friends

Published on 2012-04-07 13:08:00

Last Year I fell in love with Sriracha Deviled Eggs!Every year when people start finding my post about How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs, I know it must be almost Easter. That post also has a lot of ideas for using hard-boiled eggs that I've collected through the years. I love boiled eggs, even plain with a little Vege-Sal, but my favorite thing to make with hard-boiled eggs is definitely deviled eggs. Nowdays I often use partly fat-free greek yogurt to replace some of the mayo in m [..] > read more

Recipe for Asparagus and Fresh Mozzarella Frittata with Parmesan and Chives

Published on 2012-04-06 14:38:00

A delightful frittata with asparagus, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and chives! (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. I love all types of frittatas, but this version with asparagus and pieces of fresh mozzarella is one I love to make when I start getting fresh chives in the garden.)Since I've been raving about how much I love the Bel Gioioso Fresh Mozzarella Pearls I found at Costco, I thought I'd show you one more thin [..] > read more

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Recipe with Chimichurri Sauce

Published on 2012-04-05 12:45:00

Grilled Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is nice for a special meal cooked on the grill.(Updated with step-by-step instructions and improved photos, April 2012. I'm sorry to report that there is still not much cooking going on at my house, but I enjoyed this a few weeks ago when Jake and I made it to take advantage of a beautiful spring day. Flat Iron Steak is a bit more expensive now than it was when I first posted about it in 2007, but it's still a pretty good buy compared to [..] > read more

Easy Recipe for Barely-Cooked Asparagus with Basil Pesto

Published on 2012-04-04 11:36:00

Barely Cooked Asparagus with Basil Pesto is ultra easy and flavorful.(Updated with new photos and step-by-step instructions in April 2012. There hasn't been much cooking going on while I've been trying to get better, but before I got sick I cooked my first asparagus of the year and re-did the photos for this favorite recipe from 2007; enjoy!)Lots of people love the archives section I call Easy South Beach Recipes, where I feature tasty South Beach Diet friendly recipes with five ingred [..] > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2012

Published on 2012-04-03 13:47:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe from March 2012 was definitely this Spicy Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw with Mint and Cilantro.(I've finally finished this round-up, which was delayed by me being seriously under the weather. Thanks again for all the get-well wishes everyone, and happy Cooking!) I know, I say this every single month, but has another whole month really gone screaming by? Not that I'm complaining about the arrival of April, the month when spring delicacies like asparagus [..] > read more

Hot Tea and Chicken Broth on the Menu (and this is not an April Fools Joke!)

Published on 2012-04-01 07:00:00

Nothing but tea and hot chicken broth has been on the menu at my house!It's April 1, and if I wasn't incredibly sick with a terrible cough, body aches, a fever, and chest congestion, I'd be posting the Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2012 today. > read more

Recipe for Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham

Published on 2012-03-30 10:05:00

Roasted asparagus wrapped in slices of lean ham.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This roasted asparagus wrapped in ham tastes perfect this time of year.)It's a sure sign of Spring when recipes featuring asparagus start popping up on the food blogs. Both of the markets where I shop regularly are selling low-priced asparagus, so I've been having fun experimenting with it lately. I've seen recipes using asparagu [..] > read more

Slow Cooker Recipe for Pork Sirloin Roast with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Published on 2012-03-28 20:08:00

A craving for peanut butter led to this recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Roast with Spicy Peanut Sauce.It's true that I never liked peanut butter sandwiches when I was a kid (and still don't) but I love recipes using peanut butter, especially if the recipe has a spicy Asian twist to it. A few weeks ago I had a pork sirloin roast I wanted to cook, I had a lot of work to do so I thought about using the slow cooker, and I was craving peanut butter. That combination of circumstances l [..] > read more

Recipe for Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Sage and Capers

Published on 2012-03-27 15:37:00

These Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Sage and Capers are easy for a work-night dinner.(Updated with improved and step-by-step photos, March 2012.) I first posted this recipe for Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Save and Capers back in 2005, when I made it for a quick after-work dinner after a busy day teaching school. I'd had it on my list of recipes needing updated photos for quite a while, so when I recently found myself with two chicken breasts thawed in the fridge and thinking about someth [..] > read more

Recipe for Lentil and Barley Greek-Style Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Capers

Published on 2012-03-25 20:27:00

A wonderful meatless barley and lentil salad to welcome spring!I bet I'm not the only salad-obsessed person who starts thinking about new salad combinations as soon as the weather gets warmer. It's no secret that I love salads of every type, but I think grain and bean salads are especially nice in spring, when it's not really hot weather but you're getting in the mood for lighter meals. I loved the idea of a salad combining barley and lentils, and it worked perfectly with the [..] > read more

Nick's Chipotle Grilled Shrimp with Black Bean Salsa

Published on 2012-03-25 11:12:00

(Dedicated to the memory of Nicholas Rhodes 7/3/26 - 3/21/12)(Updated March 2012: When I started my blog in 2005, one of the first people who shared a recipe with me was Nick Rhodes, the father of my good friend Mary. Nick passed away suddenly this week at the age of 85. Nick was still active and very involved in life, and he will be greatly missed.)When my friend Mary told me her Dad was going to send me a recipe for the blog, I was sure it would be good. After all, Nick was a great cook [..] > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sun Pix Hearts of Palm

Published on 2012-03-24 10:22:00

Hearts of Palm are one of my favorite ingredient for spring and summer salads!I may have let out a tiny squeal yesterday when I saw that my Costco had Sun Pix Hearts of Palm back in stock! If you're not familiar with Hearts of Palm, they're a tender and flavorful vegetable that come from the center of the stems of palm plants. They're labor intensive to harvest, so even though domesticated Palms are now grown for this crop, they're still not that common. I rarely buy them a [..] > read more

Recipe for Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest

Published on 2012-03-23 08:31:00

This simple and amazingly delicious recipe for Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips has only 3 ingredients!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This recipe for lemony pan-fried asparagus tips is something I make over and over.)Every spring I look forward to the arrival of low-priced asparagus in the grocery store. I love asparagus and I'm definitely a convert to the "less is more" approach when it comes to cooking it. I've tried [..] > read more

Recipe for Pan-Grilled Chicken with Green Olive, Caper, and Lemon Relish

Published on 2012-03-20 21:09:00

Easy pan-grilled chicken with a flavorful green olive relish and Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing on the side.Green olive relish. That's the most important thing you need to know about this easy pan-grilled chicken recipe, because if you're a green olive lover like me (or my brother Mark) then you're going to love this recipe. On the other hand, if you're someone who doesn't get the whole green olive thing, you'll probably want to skip this recipe (and the gre [..] > read more

Recipe for Sauteed Tilapia with Parmesan Crust

Published on 2012-03-20 10:51:00

This tasty method for cooking Tilapia finishes it with a crust of mayo and Parmesan that's browned under the broiler. (On the side is Creole-Spiced Rice and Kale.)(First posted in 2006; updated with better photos and step-by-step instructions in March 2012.) If you haven't tried Tilapia, it's a very mild flavored white fish which is easy to cook. I love to use Tilapia because it's quite inexpensive compared to most fish, but admittedly it can be a little boring if you do [..] > read more

Recipe for Vegan Picadillo Lentil Stew with Sweet Bell Peppers and Green Olives

Published on 2012-03-18 20:44:00

A delicious lentil stew with sweet bell peppers, green olives, and a touch of spiciness.I'm always looking for ideas featuring lentils so when I spotted this Picadillo Lentil Stew in The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook I loved the sound of a stew with lentils, sweet bell peppers, green olives, onion, garlic, chile powder and a hint of cocoa powder. Then when we tried the recipe Jake and I kicked it up a little, adding oregano, some canned tomatoes, a bit of Green Tabasco Sauce and [..] > read more

Saturday Snapshots: Trimming the Perennial Herbs in Spring (2012 Garden Update Number 1)

Published on 2012-03-17 20:22:00

Nothing says Spring like perennial herbs starting to show some green!Salt Lake has been having spring-like weather lately, so on one of those warm days I went out in the garden and trimmed most of my perennial herbs, making way for the green shoots to appear. When I mentioned on Twitter that I'd been trimming herbs, a few people asked about how to do it, so I thought I'd share how my herb beds looked after their spring trimming. Nothing gets me more excited about summer than the appe [..] > read more

Recipe for Janet's Mustard Chicken

Published on 2012-03-16 11:18:00

My sister Janet's Mustard Chicken is tasty and easy enough for a work-night dinner.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This recipe for Mustard Chicken from my sister Janet is something I make over and over.)The Denny family has a lot of good cooks besides myself, and this is a recipe I got from my sister Janet many, many years ago. It's quick and easy enough for a work-night dinner, but very tasty. I remember Janet [..] > read more

Recipe for Marinated Pepper Salad with Garbanzos, Olives, and Feta

Published on 2012-03-13 17:32:00

Sweet Mini-Peppers are marinated overnight and then combined with garbanzos, olives, and Feta!(Updated with step-by-step photos and better photos, March 2012. I first posted this in 2006 after I met Utah blogger Erin of Erin Eats.)When Utah blogger Erin of Erin Eats featured a recipe for marinated bell peppers, as soon as I read Erin's recipe for marinated peppers, I knew this was something I had to try. I changed Erin's recipe just a bit and then used the peppers and left-over marina [..] > read more

Recipe for Baked Salsa Rice with Green Chiles, Lime, and Cilantro

Published on 2012-03-11 20:23:00

Baked Salsa Rice with Green Chiles, Lime, and Cilantro!It took a couple of tries to get this Baked Salsa Rice just right, and by the final version I had added canned green chiles, lime juice, a pinch of cumin, and extra cilantro to the inspiring recipe for a rice dish that I'd happily make any time as a side dish for any meal with Mexican flavors. You could also add my version of Rubio's Pinto Beans on the side or wrap the rice and beans into a burrito, and eat this as a vegetarian mea [..] > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Better Than Bouillon Organic Vegetable Base

Published on 2012-03-10 11:29:00

If you don't have time to make your own vegetable stock, this product is a good substitute.You may have noticed there's a little more emphasis on meatless recipes around here the last six months or so. No, I'm not planning to become a vegetarian, but I am trying to use less meat in my cooking. And truthfully, some of my very favorite foods are vegetables, and with increased evidence that less meat is good for our bodies and good for the planet, it's not something I find hard [..] > read more

Recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps (or Cups) with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Pepper

Published on 2012-03-09 08:47:00

These Asian Lettuce Cups with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Pepper were really a treat.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. These Asian Lettuce Wraps with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Peppers are something I've made over and over when I'm doing Phase One.)Tonight for dinner I'm looking forward to eating leftovers from these lettuce wraps for the second time, and if you saw how much food accumulates in my fri [..] > read more

Recipe for Thai-Style Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Mint and Cilantro

Published on 2012-03-07 20:30:00

Even in the winter when you have to buy the mint, this Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw is worth the splurge!Mint is something I have in abundance in the summer, and it's so prolific that I'm glad I have a garden bed divided into thirds so the mint is contained. Maybe it's because I have so much free mint in the summer, but I have a hard time buying mint at the grocery store, and I saved this recipe for Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw months ago, thinking I would try it in the summer when I had min [..] > read more

Lentil Soup Recipe with Ground Beef and Brown Rice

Published on 2012-03-06 20:19:00

An easy and tasty soup made from ground beef, lentils, and brown rice.(This post was updated with step-by-step photos and better photos of the finished soup in March 2012; the recipe was first posted in 2007.) I originally made this soup on a day I was too sick to go the store, and I don't think there's anything that tastes as good or as comforting as soup when it's cold outside. The weather in Utah has been so mild this year that we've only had a few days that were soup we [..] > read more

Slow Cooker Recipe for Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Lime

Published on 2012-03-04 19:59:00

Use your slow cooker to make the filling for these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Lime.Long before I had a new slow cooker site, I was a fan of using the slow cooker even for short cooking times if I had something to do and didn't want to have to watch the food. The filling for these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos could have been cooked in a pan on the stove, but they cooked perfectly in the slow cooker while I was out of the house for a few hours, and when I got home dinn [..] > read more

Recipe for Roasted Cabbage with Lemon

Published on 2012-03-02 11:38:00

This Roasted Cabbage with Lemon is a perfect side dish for corned beef, but I'd eat it any time of year!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This Roasted Cabbage with Lemon was first posted in March 2010, and I've made it many, many times since then.)My friend Robin lives about 45 minutes away from Salt Lake, so sometimes when she has an early morning meeting she stays at my house. Last Friday was one of those night [..] > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for February 2012

Published on 2012-03-01 07:00:00

Effie's Easy and Amazing Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar was my favorite Phase One Recipe for February.I'm so happy to see the calendar has flipped over to March. And I don't care if we need the water in Utah, I'm voting for the start of spring-like weather! We're going to be welcoming March with a new blog header featuring cabbage, created by my talented brother Rand, and of course when the month changes I share all the South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes I've f [..] > read more

Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon and Feta

Published on 2012-02-28 18:51:00

I don't eat much bacon, but occasionally I splurge on something like this Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta.(Updated with better photos and added to Recipe Favorites in February 2012.) I think spinach salad is a beautiful thing. Not only does it taste fantastic, but according to The World's Healthiest Foods "Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables like spinach provide more nutrients than any other food." Maybe that's why I don't feel too guilty for having a tiny bit of [..] > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Onion Goggles

Published on 2012-02-27 20:30:00

No more tears or burning eyes when you peel onions!I confess that for most of my life I was a bit of an onion-chopping snob. My eyes never seemed to bother me when I chopped onions and I figured anyone who was bothered by the onion fumes had to be a bit of a wimp. It wasn't until late last year when I had eye surgery and no longer needed contact lenses that I realized that it was the contacts that kept the onion fumes out of my eyes all those years! Suddenly I could hardly chop an onio [..] > read more

Recipe for Creole-Spiced Rice and Kale

Published on 2012-02-26 11:58:00

A delicious rice seasoned with Creole seasoning and cooked with chopped kale.I've been slightly infatuated with kale for a few years now, so when I see a recipe that uses kale in a way that's new to me, I'm always excited to try it. I found this recipe for Spicy Rice and Kale in an old Bon Appetit magazine from February 1999 (and back in those days before kale entered my life I probably wouldn't have given it a second look.) Finding old food trends that I have just caught up [..] > read more

Black Bean and Beef Chili Recipe with Cilantro, Lime, and Avocado Salsa

Published on 2012-02-24 14:04:00

The salsa with cilantro, red onion, avocado, and lime really puts this black bean chili over the top!(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This Black Bean and Beef Chili with Cilantro, Lime, and Avocado Salsa is something I've made over and over since I first posted it in 2008. I made it again this year for our family Superbowl party and decided to take some step-by-step photos; enjoy!)Chili is a great party food, as well [..] > read more

Recipe for Cannellini Bean and Sausage Stew with Tomatoes and Basil

Published on 2012-02-22 19:48:00

Cannellini Beans, Sausage, tomatoes, and fresh basil (or pesto) to finish it off.(Updated with better photos and added to Recipe Favorites in February 2012, this delicious stew with cannellini beans, sausage, tomatoes, and fresh basil (or pesto) added at the end is a delicious winter meal that I first posted in January 2009.)I can get fixated on soup in the winter, but let me make it clear that this phase-one recipe with cannellini beans, chicken sausage, tomatoes, and basil is definitely a stew [..] > read more

Recipe for Easy Garlic and Lemon Shrimp

Published on 2012-02-21 16:10:00

Extra-large shrimp, simply sauteed with garlic and lemon.I grew up in a family where my father loved shrimp and my mother hated them, and it was a sign of how much my mom loved my dad that periodically she would heat up a big pot of oil and make deep-fried shrimp for Dad and the other family members who liked it. I was always daddy's girl, so I loved everything my father ate, including rare steak, Roquefort dressing on salad, onion sandwiches, and shrimp of any kind. When you splurge on [..] > read more

Recipe for Effie's Easy and Amazing Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar

Published on 2012-02-19 14:09:00

This Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar was one of those must-make-again recipes from the first bite! Every now and then I try a recipe and from the very first bite I know it's something that I'm going to be making over and over again. When Jake and I tried this Easy Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar, we couldn't stop exclaiming over how fantastic it was. But just as fun as the salad itself is the story of how I happened to be making Effie's amazing salad!Click to cont [..] > read more

Recipe for Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin

Published on 2012-02-17 14:48:00

Spaghetti Squash and Chard, mixed together in a cheesy gratin.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin from 2009 is one of my favorite ways to cook spaghetti squash.)Besides writing this blog, I also write about food twice a week for BlogHer.com, and recently I wrote about spaghetti squash. Of course that made me think about cooking some of my own spaghetti squash from the garden. I found g [..] > read more

Recipe for Slow Cooker Kielbasa and White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Spinach

Published on 2012-02-16 05:00:00

A tasty stew that starts with dried beans cooked all day in the slow cooker!I wasn't really planning to post this recipe so soon, but then I realized it would be fun to follow the announcement of my new slow cooker site with a slow cooker recipe on Kalyn's Kitchen! And this recipe will become a recipe template for many more dishes in the future, since the recipe starts with dried beans that are cooked with broth, onions, tomatoes, and spices for 8-10 hours in the slow cooker until the [..] > read more

Introducing Slow Cooker from Scratch

Published on 2012-02-15 05:00:00

Slow Cooker from Scratch is my new website dedicated to sharing "from-scratch" slow cooker recipes!For a couple of months now I've been hard at work on a new website, which is officially launching today! Slow Cooker from Scratch is my new site dedicated to sharing recipes from Kalyn's Kitchen and other fantastic food blogs who use the slow cooker to make tasty "from-scratch" meals. Every day, Slow Cooker from Scratch will introduce a slow cooker recipe with a photo, my description of [..] > read more

Chicken Barley Soup Recipe

Published on 2012-02-14 14:13:00

It may not be that creative, but Chicken Barley Soup is still one of my all-time favorites.(First posted in 2006; updated with new photos and better instructions and added to Recipe Favorites February 2012.) It's getting cold in Utah, which always puts me the mood for soup. I love soup with barley, and there's a very similar recipe using leftover turkey on the blog, as well as a recipe for Mushroom Barley Soup with Ham and Leeks that's similar too. This recipe may be my fav [..] > read more

Recipe for Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup with Cilantro and Green Tabasco

Published on 2012-02-12 19:00:00

This vegan black bean soup is flavorful and just spicy enough to be interesting.I love black beans, and I love black bean soups, but this Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup may be the best soup with black beans I've ever made. Interestingly, it started out as a soup with ham, but when my nephew Jake and I tried it that way we both agreed that the spiciness and other flavors would come through better without the ham. The next time we cooked we made the soup again, using vegetable broth to keep i [..] > read more

Saturday Snapshots: Superbowl Party Food from Superbowl 2012

Published on 2012-02-11 18:28:00

My sister Pam brought Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites for the Superbowl party!Every year the Denny family has a big Superbowl party at my brother Mark's house, and for the last few years I've had fun taking photos of the food people bring to celebrate the big game. This year I have a new Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash that should have made the photos better than ever, except this was only my second time using the flash, and obviously I don't quite have it down yet. But no wor [..] > read more

Recipe for Peperoncini Chopped Salad with Romaine, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta

Published on 2012-02-10 17:32:00

This delicious chopped salad has red bell peppers, sliced peperoncini, and feta.(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. This chopped salad with romaine lettuce, red bell pepper strips, sliced peperoncini, Feta cheese, and a dressing flavored with peperoncini brine is something I've made many times for Denny family parties since it first appeared on the blog in early 2010.)Normally I have a routine where I try recipes, edit t [..] > read more

Turkey Pesto Meatloaf Recipe with Tomato Sauce

Published on 2012-02-09 11:49:00

A little basil pesto in this turkey meatloaf really bumps up the flavor!I'm a huge fan of basil pesto, so this year when my garden had lots of basil I went into pesto-making overdrive. Now I have an abundance of Basil Pesto with Lemon in my freezer, so I've been pondering new ways to use pesto. Pesto ideas had been swirling around in my head for a few days when I had the thought of adding some pesto to turkey meatloaf to bump up the flavor. Of course it's hard to come up with a [..] > read more

Recipe for Quick and Easy Pecan-Crusted Dijon Salmon

Published on 2012-02-07 19:21:00

This salmon with a Dijon and pecan crust would make a lovely Valentine's Day dinner.I probably don't need to remind you that Valentine's Day is just one week away. Those who are celebrating by going out to dinner have hopefully made reservations, but if you're looking for something a bit special to cook at home I would highly recommend this delicious Pecan-Crusted Dijon Salmon. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but this recipe is so easy that you won't have to spend mu [..] > read more

Slow Cooker Recipe for Vegan Black Garbanzo Bean Curry

Published on 2012-02-05 22:41:00

This was my first time cooking with black garbanzo beans, and I loved them in this slow cooker curry.For my birthday in December my blogging and real-life friend Lydia sent me some black garbanzo beans, an ingredient I had never seen before I got them in the mail. I was intrigued and immediately started looking on the internet and in cookbooks for ideas of how to cook this type of bean. I settled on a recipe from The Indian Slow Cooker where the unsoaked beans were put in the CrockPot and co [..] > read more

Recipe for Low-Sugar Mango Sorbet (without an ice-cream freezer)

Published on 2011-07-05 09:25:00

Next time I would freeze this Low-Sugar Mango Sorbet for 30 minutes longer, but otherwise it was perfect!Please look at this photo of Mango Sorbet made with no added sugar and imagine I had been able to leave it in the freezer for maybe 30 minutes mo > read more

Recipe for Grilled Fish with Garlic, Basil, and Lemon (Halibut, Tilapia, or Mahi Mahi)

Published on 2011-07-03 11:11:00

This delicious fish marinade with garlic, basil, and lemon is good on Halibut, Tilapia, or Mahi Mahi.(This recipe was revisited and finally updated with photos July 2011!) It's a big holiday weekend in the U.S., and tonight I'm going to a b > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for June 2011

Published on 2011-07-01 03:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for June 2001 has to be Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos.It's happened again. Every month I feel like the days go screaming by and I'm barely paying attention to saving links for my monthly round-up of South Bea > read more

Crunchy Chopped Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola and Radishes

Published on 2011-06-30 11:10:00

Chopped Salad like this is one of my favorite summer lunches.(This recipe was revisited and updated with photos June 2011.) When it's summer, chopped salad like this is one of my favorite things to have for lunch. What makes chopped salad so > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Dreamfields Low-Carb Pasta (plus an important caution for Dreamfields fans)

Published on 2011-06-28 21:25:00

There's definitely no doubt that I'm a big fan of Dreamfields pasta!If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I love Dreamfields pasta. I even order it by the case from Amazon.com when I can't find certain shap > read more

Recipe for Ottolenghi's Perfect Lettuce Salad with Radicchio, Radishes, Tomatoes, and Capers

Published on 2011-06-27 20:32:00

This salad by London's Yotam Ottolenghi has the perfect combination of flavors.Yotam Ottolenghi is a brilliantly creative London food personality who's famous for his simple-but-profound flavor combinations. I wasn't sure what to expe > read more

Recipe for Penne Pasta with Wilted Arugula, Basil, Ricotta, and Parmesan Sauce

Published on 2011-06-26 10:48:00

If you have fresh basil or arugula in your garden, this quick pasta dish is delicious!For a long time I never thought of pasta as being a summer dish, except for pasta salads. Then a few years ago I discovered no-cook pasta sauces, where a mixture > read more

Friday Night Photos: Baby Vegetables! (2011 Garden Update #4)

Published on 2011-06-24 17:21:00

Honey Bear Squash is a type of small acorn squash that I'm growing for the first time.Long before digital cameras and the internet, I had a friend named John who used to tease me about loving my baby vegetables so much that I should photograph th > read more

Recipe for Seven-Layer Tostadas

Published on 2011-06-22 03:00:00

If you're a fan of Seven Layer Dip, I bet you'll love these Seven Layer tostadas!As you can see, I'm still on a bit of a Mexican food kick around here, although truthfully this idea that popped into my mind for Seven Layer Tostadas is far > read more

Recipe for Spicy Beef and Black Bean Soft Tacos with Cucumber, Tomato, and Lime Salsa

Published on 2011-06-20 03:00:00

These Spicy Beef and Black Bean Tacos are healthier and maybe tastier than the ones mom used to make.When I was a kid I loved my mom's tacos. One thing that made them so good was the way mom would get the oil very hot in her cast iron frying > read more

Recipe for Kalyn's Taco Seasoning Mix

Published on 2011-06-19 12:35:00

There are lots of good reasons for making your own Taco Seasoning Mix!If you're lucky enough to be celebrating Father's Day today, I hope you won't see this until the parties are over and you're thinking about what to put on the menu > read more

Friday Favorites: Ten "Dad-Friendly" Grilling Ideas for Father's Day

Published on 2011-06-17 18:13:00

I think any beef-loving Dad would be happy with this Marinated Flank Steak for Father's Day.Holidays are important because of the way they remind us about what we have and don't have in our lives. When I was a kid, I took for granted havi > read more

Recipe for Pizza-Flavored Breakfast Muffins with Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Oregano

Published on 2011-06-15 22:12:00

These Pizza Flavored Breakfast Muffins are for everyone who likes cold pizza for breakfast!I only order pizza for a very rare splurge, but when I do it's a sure thing that I'll be having cold pizza for breakfast the next morning. I'm no > read more

Recipe for Arugula and Gorgonzola Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

Published on 2011-06-14 12:15:00

This salad withArugula, Gorgonzola, and Balsamic Vinegar is simple but memorable!(This recipe was revisited and updated with better photos June 2011.) The idea for this recipe started when I was at Costco and they were demo-ing crumbled Gorgon > read more

Recipe for Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw and Avocado

Published on 2011-06-12 11:45:00

These delicious Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos were made with leftover grilled fish!I'm not sure why it took me so long to think of using leftover grilled fish to make fish tacos, but a few days ago when I revisited the recipe for Grilled Halibut with C > read more

Friday Night Photos: Two Reasons this is an Exciting Day!

Published on 2011-06-10 14:02:00

After thinking about it for years, I've finally taken the plunge and switched to MAC!I know it's not Friday night just yet, but there's a very good reason I'm not waiting until later tonight to tell you how excited I am about my new i > read more

Recipe for Grilled Halibut with Cumin and LIme

Published on 2011-06-09 10:33:00

If you have leftovers of this Grilled Halibut with Cumin and Lime, use it to make fish tacos!(This revisited recipe from 2005 was updated with photos and better instructions June 2011.) Imagine you're sitting on the top deck of a houseboat lo > read more

Low-Glycemic Recipes from My Food Blogging Friends (Web Wandering 6-8-11)

Published on 2011-06-08 03:00:00

Photo of Sushi on a Cracker with Tamari Ginger Dip from Andrea's RecipesIf you're wandering around the web looking for low-glycemic recipes, you'll notice plenty of tempting sweet treats on food blogs. Still, even though many blogs fe > read more

Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Feta and Mint

Published on 2011-06-06 07:53:00

If you're having a summer get-together, try this delicious dip with red peppers and feta.How do you feel about hot weather? I'm a fan of summer, and for weeks I've been complaining about the rainy spring we've been having in Utah. > read more

Recipe for Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) and Edamame Salad with Lemon and Mint

Published on 2011-06-04 03:00:00

Everyone who loves chopped fresh mint in a salad, raise your hand! My hand is high in the air, and if yours is too, you must try this easy salad combination with chickpeas, edamame, chopped mint, and both lemon zest and juice for lots of lemon flav > read more

Friday Night Photos: Veggies are Growing and Cute New Garden Markers (2011 Garden Update #3)

Published on 2011-06-03 16:00:00

When you read this I'll be in Austin, attending the International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference, where I'm moderating a panel on food blogging with my friends Elise Bauer and Lisa Stone. I took these photos last > read more

Recipe for Low-Sugar Coconut Almond Macaroon Cookies (Phase One and Gluten-Free!)

Published on 2011-06-02 03:00:00

These Coconut Almond Macaroon Cookies can be eaten for Phase One if you use portion control!I see a lot of food blog posts about desserts, but although I indulge a bit when I'm traveling I don't make desserts at home all that often. Howev > read more

South Beach Diet Recipes Round-Up for May 2011

Published on 2011-06-01 03:00:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for May 2011 is Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Radishes and Edamame.The calendar has flipped over to June, causing students (and teachers!) all over the country to be filled with joy at the thoughts of summer vacation > read more

Recipe for Red Rock Brewery Style No-Mayo Vinegar Coleslaw with Oregano

Published on 2011-05-30 03:00:00

I love coleslaw with mayo, but I'm also an equal-opportunity coleslaw eater!A couple of months ago The Salt Lake Tribune posted the recipe for Red Rock Brewery's Vinegar Coleslaw. In that story Tribune food writer Lesli J. Neilson admits ne > read more

Friday Night Photos: Farmer's Market Envy and Thoughts on BlogHer Food 2011

Published on 2011-05-27 14:40:00

Atlanta sweet potatoes were enormous compared to the ones I see at home!Last weekend I attended BlogHerFood 11 in Atlanta, where I developed a serious case of farmer's market envy after seeing the gorgeous produce the DeKalb Farmer's Market a > read more

Recipe for Marinated Beef Kabobs

Published on 2011-05-26 12:47:00

This favorite recipe for Marinated Beef Kabobs is something I used to make at Lake Powell.(This recipe was revisited and updated with photos and better recipe notes in May 2011.) In one of my previous lives (before food blogging!) I used to cater > read more

Recipe for World's Easiest Grilled Vegetables (How to Cook Vegetables on the Grill)

Published on 2011-05-25 09:51:00

These easy grilled vegetables are something I make all during grilling season!I regularly get comments from people who tell me they are learning to cook from my blog. Feedback like that is partly what's motivating me to share this simple not-re > read more

Recipe for Curried Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Peanuts

Published on 2011-05-24 08:46:00

I loved this Curried Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Peanuts.When I spotted a recipe for Curried Chicken Salad with Peanuts in The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook, there were two things that intrigued me about the recipe. The first was t > read more

A New Feature for Kalyn's Kitchen: Browse for Recipes by Photo

Published on 2011-05-23 10:17:00

Check out the new Photo Gallery Index for Kalyn's Kitchen!There's an exciting new feature on Kalyn's Kitchen for those who like food photos or readers who might enjoy a new way to find recipes from my blog. On the left sidebar under the > read more

Recipe for Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, and Cheddar Baked with Eggs

Published on 2011-05-21 16:00:00

This recipe has broccoli, mushrooms, ham, and cheddar and just enough egg to keep it together.Recently on Twitter a blogging friend called me "the queen of the breakfast casserole." It made me smile, because I've posted a lot of break > read more

Friday Night Photos: Planting Tomatoes and More Herbs (2011 Garden Update #2)

Published on 2011-05-20 12:00:00

I'm currently attending BlogHer Food while the garden grows!Here's another update on the 2011 garden, which is finally shaping up. I started planting herbs a few weeks ago, and then it seemed like it rained for days in Salt Lake. That mea > read more

Asian Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Radishes and Edamame

Published on 2011-05-17 18:00:00

This crunchy salad has sugar snap peas, radishes, and edamame with a slightly-spicy Asian dressing.(This recipe was revisited, updated with new photos, and added to Recipe Favorite May 2011.) Early tomorrow I'll be on my way to Atlanta for the > read more

Recipe for Whole Wheat Couscous with Saffron and Onions

Published on 2011-05-16 10:38:00

Plain Couscous can be a little ho-hum, but this Whole Wheat Couscous with Saffron and Onion is delicious.I was a slow to gain an appreciation for couscous, but after my neighbor Nancy introduced me to Whole Wheat Couscous it's something I find my > read more

Recipe for Sauteed Asparagus with Melted Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts

Published on 2011-05-15 11:31:00

This Sauteed Asparagus with Melted Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts tasted amazing(This recipe was revisited, updated with new photos, and added to Recipe Favorites May 2011) When I first made this recipe in 2006, I said "At the risk of sounding like > read more

Friday Favorites: Ten Favorite Grilling Recipes and Tips for Grilling for National Barbecue Month 2011

Published on 2011-05-13 11:00:00

Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month? I love late spring when it's finally time to get serious about cooking on the grill again (even though my grill is on a covered deck and hooked into the natural gas f my house and I've bee > read more

Recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Asian Black Bean-Garlic Marinade

Published on 2011-05-11 09:47:00

I'm pretty sure this is my first new grilling recipe for 2011! Even though my grill is on a covered deck where I could use it all year, the weather in Salt Lake has been so cold and rainy this spring that I've been thinking more about sou > read more

Recipe for Leftover Chicken Chopped Salad with Red Pepper, Olives, and Feta

Published on 2011-05-10 10:45:00

Tossing the diced chicken, red pepper, and olives with dressing gives this salad that extra something.(This recipe was revisited, updated with photos, and added to Recipe Favorites May 2011) For many years it was considered poor form to cut lettuce > read more

Recipe for Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) with Feta, Mint, and Lemon

Published on 2011-05-08 21:35:00

I think these Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas with Feta, Mint, and Lemon are perfect for Meatless Monday!On Friday I talked about how I'm doing a weekly Meatless Monday recipe feature on BlogHer.com. Of course this is all part of a world-wide Meatle > read more

Five Fun Things on Friday (5-6-11)

Published on 2011-05-06 19:18:00

On Mondays I'll be spotlighting meatless main dishes on BlogHer.com.It's Friday, and if I was still teaching school I'd definitely be counting how many more Fridays were left in the school year. (Anybody out there doing that student or > read more

Recipe for Barely-Cooked Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

Published on 2011-05-05 13:19:00

This Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette was simple and bursting with flavor.This easy recipe for barely-cooked asparagus drizzled with lemon-mustard vinaigrette was part of the asparagus binge I got started on after I made Roasted Wild Salmon a > read more

Recipe for Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins

Published on 2011-05-04 11:13:00

These Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins are a great make-ahead breakfast.(This recipe was revisited, added to Recipe Favorites, and updated with new photos and better instructions in May 2011.) One thing that can be frustrating about food blogging > read more

Recipe for Roasted Wild Salmon and Asparagus with Double-Lemon Oil

Published on 2011-05-02 20:19:00

I loved everything about this ultra-simple recipe for Roasted Salmon and Asparagus.This is the type of super-easy, cooks-in-one-pan, tastes-amazing recipe that always appeals to me. Since it also has three of my favorite ingredients (salmon, asparagu > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-01 14:17:00

Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs was Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for April 2011.Wow, am I ever happy that the calendar has flipped over to May! Of course you've heard the saying that April showers bring May flowers, and if > read more

Recipe for Pork Adobo (Pork Cooked in a Pickling Style as in the Phillipines)

Published on 2011-04-30 12:15:00

This Filipino recipe is pork that's marinated with vinegar and soy sauce, simmered, and then browned.(This revisited recipe was updated with new photos and better directions in April 2011.) In the Phillipines, there is a style of cooking common > read more

Friday Night Photos: Time to Start Planting Herbs! (2011 Garden Update #1)

Published on 2011-04-29 17:56:00

The weather in Utah is still pretty cold for veggies, but some herbs are happy!For years I used to say that the best day of the year is the day you get your garden tilled. Now I have a garden with raised beds that don't need tilling that often, > read more

Recipe for Spicy Broccoli-Jicama Salad with Red Bell Pepper and Black Sesame Seeds

Published on 2011-04-27 20:13:00

Every so often I get infatuated with a certain ingredient and end up using it over and over until something new catches my eye. Currently I'm really quite smitten with jicama, both for the crunch and the slightly-sweet flavor that goes well wit > read more

Recipe for Grandma Denny's Ranch-Style Vegetable Dip (plus Kalyn's Updated Version)

Published on 2011-04-26 13:47:00

My Grandma Denny was making this Vegetable Dip long before I heard of Ranch Dressing!(This favorite recipe was revisited and updated with photos and Kalyn's healthier version of Grandma Denny's dip in April 2011.) When I was a kid, my Grand > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen is Six Years Old and Six Life Lessons I'm Learning from Food Blogging

Published on 2011-04-25 07:00:00

I believe life is an ongoing process of lessons presented from the universe; things that can help us to grow as a human being if we pay attention to them. When I started my blog with this simple little post six years ago, I never guessed what a lif > read more

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Recipes with Asparagus for Easter Brunch or Lunch (plus more Easter Ideas)

Published on 2011-04-22 15:54:00

This Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham is perfect for Easter BrunchI was on the phone with my sister Val talking about Easter foods, and eggs, ham, asparagus, and strawberries were the things we both mentioned as being "must haves" for Easte > read more

Recipe for Sriracha Deviled Eggs plus Ten More Interesting Ideas for Deviled Eggs

Published on 2011-04-21 08:55:00

If you like Sriracha Rooster Sauce, you'll love these spicy deviled eggs!I can tell when Easter is coming, because I notice in my blog stats that people are finding my post about How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs. I make boiled eggs all year > read more

Karyn's Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Artichokes, Goat Cheese, and Canadian Bacon

Published on 2011-04-19 21:27:00

This elegant breakfast casserole would be great for Easter Brunch.(This revisited recipe was updated with photos and added to Easter Recipes April 2011.) In 2005 when my blog was brand new I visited my step-sister Karyn in California and one morni > read more

Asian Chopped Salad with Broccoli Stems, Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Red Cabbage, and Almonds

Published on 2011-04-18 16:12:00

You might want to save some broccoli stems just so you can make this tasty salad!A few weeks ago I made Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw and I fell in love with the creamy and slightly spicy soy sauce and mayo dressing. Then a few days later I had a > read more

Recipe for White Bean Soup with Ham and Rosemary

Published on 2011-04-16 21:13:00

We're still having those snowy spring days, so I recently made this soup again.(This recipe from 2005 was updated with new photos and better instructions and added to Recipe Favorites in April 2011.) No matter how much we long for warm weather, > read more

Five Fun Things on Friday (4-15-11)

Published on 2011-04-15 18:46:00

This is just a corner of my spice drawer, and I definitely don't replace them every 6 months!Today is Friday, April 15, and not only is it traditional income tax day for the U.S., but April 15 is the birthday of two of my sisters and one of my be > read more

Recipe for Mushroom, White Bean, and Tomato Stew with Parmesan

Published on 2011-04-13 21:47:00

This Mushroom, White Bean, and Tomato Stew makes a great meatless meal.Lately I've noticed a lot of food blogs talking about Meatless Mondays. When I researched it a little, I was surprised to find out that this slogan encouraging Americans to > read more

Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs

Published on 2011-04-11 22:08:00

How about turkey breakfast sausage, sauteed mushrooms, and Feta, with a few eggs holding it together?(This revisited recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites April 2011.) I love eggs for breakfast, especially things like egg muffins, whic > read more

Recipe for Jicama and Carrot Slaw with Radishes, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Published on 2011-04-10 12:03:00

I was pleasantly surprised when this Jicama and Carrot Slaw stayed good in the fridge for several days!Lately I've been buying a big jicama nearly every time I go to the store. I slice it in sticks and use it to scoop up hummus or Grandma Denny > read more

Friday Night Photos: Two Lunches at Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine in Salt Lake City

Published on 2011-04-08 17:28:00

Start your meal at Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine with Hummus, Baba Ganooj, and Muhamara.For many years I've been a fan of Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine in Salt Lake City. They started with a small self-serve cafe in the 15th and 15th neighborhood > read more

Recipe for Saffron Chicken with Parsley and Lemon (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-04-06 21:30:00

If you like the distinctive flavor of saffron, this Saffron Chicken is a traditional way to use it.(This recipe from November 2005 was revisited and updated April 2011.) Have you ever cooked with saffron? It's widely acknowledged to be the > read more

Recipe for Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac

Published on 2011-04-05 17:14:00

These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac were a perfect flavor combination!I can't wait to tell you about these Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac, because I gobbled one down as soon as I had taken photos, and the next day > read more

Recipe for Barley Minestrone with Canadian Bacon, Savoy Cabbage, and Rosemary

Published on 2011-04-03 21:22:00

If you wake up with snow on the ground in April, this Barley Minestrone can help.I realize there are people who actually like snow, but let me make it 100% clear that I will never be one of them. Every year when the weather starts to feel like spri > read more

Recipe for Barley Minestrone with Canadian Bacon, Savoy Cabbage, and Rosemary

Published on 2011-04-03 21:22:00

How to Cook Artichokes in a Pressure Cooker (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-04-02 18:34:00

If you have a pressure cooker, you really should try using it to cook artichokes!(I've noticed artichokes are starting to go on sale, so I'm revisiting this recipe detailing my favorite way to cook them. This was added to Recipe Favorites A > read more

How to Cook Artichokes in a Pressure Cooker (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-04-02 18:34:00

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-01 01:15:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for March 2011 was Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika.Is it really and truly April? I don't know whether I should be shouting "Hooray" or bracing myself for more bad weather > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-01 01:15:00

Recipe for Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Almonds (and Cilantro?)

Published on 2011-03-30 01:15:00

Even though I made it on a day I was out of cilantro, I loved this Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw!When I spotted this crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw recipe in The Sunset Cookbook, I knew I had Napa cabbage in the fridge, so I immediately started ch > read more

Recipe for Crunchy Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Almonds (and Cilantro?)

Published on 2011-03-30 01:15:00

Recipe for Quinoa Side Dish with Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and Cilantro

Published on 2011-03-28 01:15:00

This Quinoa Side Dish has extra flavor from Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and Cilantro How do you feel about quinoa? It's something I was slow to warm up to, and for a long time I didn't think I'd ever be much of a quinoa fan. Then last s > read more

Recipe for Quinoa Side Dish with Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and Cilantro

Published on 2011-03-28 01:15:00

This Quinoa Side Dish has extra flavor from Pine Nuts, Green Onions, and CilantroHow do you feel about quinoa? It's something I was slow to warm up to, and for a long time I didn't think I'd ever be much of a quinoa fan. Then last sum > read more

Recipe for Casserole of Lentils, Rice, and Sausage (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-27 11:57:00

This casserole of Lentils, Rice, and Sausage is Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free but loaded with flavor.(This Revisited Recipe was updated with better photos and instructions in March 2011.) When I announced the new recipe archives section for Casseroles > read more

Recipe for Casserole of Lentils, Rice and Sausage (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-27 11:57:00

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Casserole Recipes

Published on 2011-03-25 09:51:00

There's a new section in the recipe archives for Casseroles, and these are five of my favorites.Last week I created a new section in the recipe archives for Casseroles, something a few people had asked for through the years, and I thought it woul > read more

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Casserole Recipes

Published on 2011-03-25 09:51:00

Recipe for Sweet Potato Hummus with Olive Oil and Sumac

Published on 2011-03-23 01:15:00

I was looking through my newest cookbook purchase, and this Sweet Potato Hummus called my name!I didn't have any special reason for making this Sweet Potato Hummus, other than the fact that it caught my eye in the latest cookbook from Costco that > read more

Recipe for Sweet Potato Hummus with Olive Oil and Sumac

Published on 2011-03-23 01:15:00

Chopped Salad Recipe with Sugar Snap Peas, Jicama, Radishes, Tomatoes, and Green Garbanzo Beans

Published on 2011-03-21 01:15:00

This Crunchy Chopped Salad has sugar snap peas, radishes, jicama, tomatoes, and green garbanzo beans!It's a sign of spring when I start making big crunchy salads to eat for lunch. My lunch salads can include just about anything that's in th > read more

Chopped Salad Recipe with Sugar Snap Peas, Jicama, Radishes, Tomatoes, and Green Garbanzo Beans

Published on 2011-03-21 01:15:00

Chicken, Black Bean, and Cilantro Soup (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-19 20:11:00

This tasty Chicken, Black Bean and Cilantro is a great use for leftover rotisserie chicken.(This Revisited Recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites March 2011.) If you're a regular reader you know I'm constantly going through the ar > read more

Friday Night Photos: Bambara Restaurant in Downtown Salt Lake City

Published on 2011-03-18 22:30:00

Downtown Salt Lake City has a number of excellent restaurants, and one that I've been slow to experience is Bambara, located in the historic Hotel Monaco in the heart of downtown Salt Lake. The restaurant has won an impressive number of dining > read more

Recipe for Leftover Corned Beef Soup with Sauerkraut and Tomatoes

Published on 2011-03-16 17:14:00

If you have leftover corned beef on hand, this soup is a tasty way to use it.By the time most people read this it will be St. Patrick's Day, and I'm guessing you might be cooking Corned Beef in the Crockpot. Since I cooked my corned beef ov > read more

Crockpot Recipe for Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika

Published on 2011-03-15 09:59:00

I loved the smoked paprika in this CrockPot soup with red lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes.I've been loving smoked paprika lately, an infatuation that started when my friend Margarethe sent me a recipe for Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Smok > read more

CrockPot Recipe for Salsa Pork Chops with Cumin, Garlic, and Lime

Published on 2011-03-13 14:34:00

These tasty Salsa Pork Chops simmer in the CrockPot while you're busy doing other things!When I looked at these photos for Crockpot Salsa Pork Chops, it got me thinking about what a balancing act food blogging can be. Sometimes you hit a home r > read more

Friday Favorites: Favorite Recipes For St. Patrick's Day

Published on 2011-03-11 17:14:00

I'm going to be cooking this Roasted Cabbage with Lemon on St. Patrick's Day.Even if you don't have the tiniest bit of Irish blood, you're still probably aware that next week is St. Patrick's Day. I don't remember my mom eve > read more

Recipe for Better-than-Mom's Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole with Creamy Curry Sauce

Published on 2011-03-09 20:51:00

Adding quinoa and not using canned soup makes this Better-than-Moms Chicken and Broccoli Casserole.I made this Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole with Creamy Curry Sauce a few times to get it just right, and I really wasn't planning on posti > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sriracha Rooster Sauce

Published on 2011-03-08 12:08:00

I can't take a lot of heat, but I love Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.For years I remember seeing Sriracha Sauce on the tables in Asian restaurants. My friends who loved spicy food always called this "Rooster Sauce" because of the rooster o > read more

Chicken Piccata with Fried Capers (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-03-06 19:21:00

I love this version of Chicken Picatta which has fried capers and doesn't use flour. (This revisited recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites March 2011. This is a great version of Chicken Picatta for Phase One.) Chicken Piccata is o > read more

Recipe for Made-from-Scratch Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Bran Muffins with Apple and Walnuts

Published on 2011-03-05 17:56:00

Here we are on a weekend when so many food bloggers are talking about festive Mardi Gras Foods, and I'm giving you Made-from-Scratch Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Bran Muffins. Oh my. I hope that's not a sign that I am hopelessly un-hip, but > read more

Five Fun Things on Friday (3-4-11)

Published on 2011-03-04 16:29:00

There are two fun reasons why I love seeing Jennette's name on a book cover!Happy Friday everyone! It's interesting how even when you are "retired" and work at home, Friday feels a bit different than any other day. It's been > read more

Recipe for Curried Chickpea Salad ( from Joan's on Third, Los Angeles)

Published on 2011-03-02 10:07:00

Now that I've tried this Curried Chickpea Salad, I really want to visit Joan's on Third in Los Angeles.My fondness for chickpeas has been pretty well documented on the blog, so when my brother Rand spotted this Curried Chickpea Salad in the r > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for February 2011

Published on 2011-03-01 02:00:00

This Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup was Kalyn's favorite Phase One recipe for February.Today let's celebrate March, the month when the Vernal Equinox heralds the arrival of spring with days that start to get longer again. Even thoug > read more

Recipe for Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Sriracha

Published on 2011-02-26 22:03:00

If you love sugar snap peas like I do, you have to try these Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas. Recently I talked about my profound affection for sugar snap peas, and I decided it might be fun to experiment with them as the starring ingredient in a st > read more

Friday Favorites: Five Favorite Salads with Cabbage

Published on 2011-02-25 12:44:00

I'm crazy for this Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage Salad with Fresh Herbs and Peanuts.I love, love, love cabbage, so I'm thrilled it's one of those cruciferous vegetables that everyone should be eating regularly. I especially like raw cabb > read more

Easy Recipe for Pesto Lemon Rice

Published on 2011-02-23 03:00:00

I made this Lemon Pesto Rice for a dinner party over the weekend, and there were no leftovers!This ultra-easy recipe for Lemon Pesto Rice is a great side dish any time you have a few tablespoons of leftover pesto in the fridge. I made this on Satur > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sugar Snap Peas

Published on 2011-02-22 08:03:00

Sugar Snap Peas are definitely one of my favorite crunchy snacks!I think I might have even given a little squeal when I looked in the newest book, The South Beach Diet Supercharged, and found sugar snap peas listed as Phase One for the South Beach Di > read more

Bread Machine Recipe for 100% Whole Wheat Bread with Oats, Bran, and Flax Seed (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-02-21 09:01:00

This is one of my favorite bread machine breads, perfect for a cold February day!(This favorite bread machine recipe was revisited and added to Recipe Favorites February 2011.) I spent weeks on a quest to create South Beach Diet friendly bread usin > read more

Recipe for Napa Cabbage Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Peanuts, and Dijon-Ginger Dressing

Published on 2011-02-19 11:28:00

I loved this salad with Napa Cabbage, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Peanuts, and a Ginger-Dijon dressing.I'm a huge fan of every type of cabbage, but lately I've been loving napa cabbage, used widely in Asian cuisines and also called Chinese Cab > read more

Friday Night Photos: Superbowl Party Food

Published on 2011-02-18 17:20:00

This year the Denny Family Super Bowl Party was moved to my brother Dave's house, and as usual the family ignored my suggestions for diet-friendly Super Bowl party food and brought all kinds of fattening treats. Some years I manage to be pretty > read more

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic (Revisited Recipe)

Published on 2011-02-16 08:23:00

When big fat spears of asparagus appear in the spring, it's time to try roasting them with garlic. (This Revisited Recipe was updated and added to Recipe Favorites, February 2011. I'm seeing asparagus in the stores lately, so it got me thin > read more

Recipe for Asian Flavored Wild Salmon Patties with Ginger, Scallions, and Sesame-Lime Mayonnaise

Published on 2011-02-15 12:00:00

These Salmon Patties start with chopped raw salmon that's seasoned with Asian flavors.Last year my brother Dave and his four sons went to Alaska and fished for salmon and halibut. I've been the grateful recipient of some of the frozen wild > read more

Recipe for Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Smoked Sweet Paprika

Published on 2011-02-13 17:01:00

If you're cooking Valentine's Day dinner at home, here's a delicious side dish suggestion.Which is better, a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner at home, or dinner out in a nice restaurant? I'd love to hear in the comments what peop > read more

Friday Favorites: Four South Beach Diet Friendly Chocolate Cookies for Valentine's Day

Published on 2011-02-11 09:48:00

If you're looking for low-sugar cookies with chocolate for Valentine's Day, these are some of my favorites.(Updated and added to Recipe Favorites, February 2011) I don't think there's any doubt that holidays are more challenging for > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Published on 2011-02-10 12:44:00

If you're baking with whole wheat flour, this whole wheat pastry flour can really expand the options.You don't have to do a lot of poking around on my blog to realize I'm not really a baker, but the last few years I've become interest > read more

Recipe for Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup

Published on 2011-02-08 10:33:00

This Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup may be my favorite lentil soup ever!Today I woke up to snow on the ground, which makes me especially happy that I have some of this Spicy Sausage, Lentil, and Tomato Soup in the freezer. I made this a cou > read more

Recipe for Spicy Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Radishes, and Celery (Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad)

Published on 2011-02-06 10:24:00

This slightly-spicy cabbage salad got three thumbs way up when I tested the recipe!Today's the Super Bowl, and face it, quite a few of us who are attending Super Bowl parties are going to be eating some things we might normally avoid. Even thou > read more

Five Fun Things on Friday and My Family Rocks!

Published on 2011-02-04 19:44:00

Thanks to Sara, Kate, and Val for the nieces and nephews rocks for my new magnet board!It's been a while since I've done a post about fun things on Friday, but if you read about this week's fun things I think you'll agree they're > read more

Easy Recipe for Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites

Published on 2011-02-02 20:39:00

It was my sister Pam who introduced our family to these Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites.A few days ago I suggested Hummus and Cucumber Appetizer Bites for a diet-friendly Super Bowl party offering, and these Ham and Dill Pickle Bites are another > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-01 02:00:00

Kalyn's Favorite Phase One Recipe for January 2011 was these Asian Lettuce Wraps.January is the month when I post Phase One Recipes on the blog to help the many people doing Phase One during that month, so of course there are a lot of recipes in > read more

Recipe for Hummus and Cucumber Appetizer Bites with Sesame Seeds

Published on 2011-01-30 06:00:00

If you're looking for Superbowl party nibbles, these hummus and cucumber bites are amazingly easy to make, fun to serve, and I promise that your hummus-loving guests will gobble them up. And if you happen to have any guests who are trying not t > read more

Friday Favorites: Five of My Favorite Phase One Recipes for Chicken Breasts

Published on 2011-01-28 18:00:00

Every year for January lots of people start the South Beach Diet, and to help them with ideas, I post all Phase One recipes on the blog that month. I did that again this year (with an exception for the Shrimp and Macaroni Salad posted as a tribute > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Sweet Mini-Peppers

Published on 2011-01-27 07:00:00

I'm sure you've heard that there's a big football game coming up. Even if you're someone like me who has to use Google to find out which teams are playing every year, if you live in the U.S. chances are good you'll be attendin > read more

Recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan

Published on 2011-01-25 10:48:00

Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan is a delicious side dish the whole family will like.For a few years now I've been completely infatuated with roasted vegetables. I've experimented with Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Brussels > read more

Recipe for Pork with Paprika, Mushrooms, and Sour Cream

Published on 2011-01-23 15:20:00

A generous amount of Hungarian Paprika makes this pork dish flavorful and slightly spicy.It's been a bittersweet week for the Denny family, as we paid tribute to our wonderful father and spent time with family members who came from far away for t > read more

Recipe for Shrimp and Macaroni Salad

Published on 2011-01-21 09:35:00

Whenever I asked my dad what I should make for a family party, this salad was always his choice.(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.) This Shrimp and Macaroni > read more

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe with Low-Sugar Cocktail Sauce

Published on 2011-01-20 12:00:00

My Dad loved shrimp, so when it wasn't the main dish I'd often make shrimp cocktail for him as an appetizer.(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.) Shri > read more

Recipe for Spicy Roasted Green Beans (or Broccoli) and Shrimp

Published on 2011-01-18 23:00:00

My Dad loved these Spicy Roasted Green Beans and Shrimp(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.) It was months ago when I first started hearing about Roasted Shr > read more

Recipe for Quick and Easy Spicy Broiled Shrimp

Published on 2011-01-17 09:20:00

My Dad loved anything with shrimp, and this Spicy Broiled Shrimp was something I made for him many times.(In memory of my wonderful father, I'm featuring some of his favorite recipes this week while I spend time with my family.) This Spicy Broi > read more

Edgar Martell Denny (1925 - 2011)

Published on 2011-01-15 17:39:00

My wonderfully loving, compassionate, and intelligent father Edgar Martell Denny died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 13. All who knew him were touched by his deep wisdom and gracious example of unconditional love. I am grateful to h > read more

Friday Favorites: Five of My Favorite Phase One Soups

Published on 2011-01-14 06:00:00

If it's soup weather where you are, try this Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup with Ham and Sherry Vinegar.It's seriously soup weather in Utah, and I know a lot of you are still doing phase one, so here are some of my favorite phase one soups. > read more

Recipe for Green Garbanzo Hummus with Sweet Mini-Pepper Dippers

Published on 2011-01-11 21:02:00

I loved this Green Garbanzo Hummus, especially when I ate it with the sweet mini-pepper dippers.Have you tried Green Garbanzo Beans yet? I wrote about this nutritious product a few months ago when I used them to make Brown Rice and Green Garbanzo S > read more

Recipe for Spicy Yellow Split Pea Soup with Italian Sausage and Green Pepper

Published on 2011-01-09 20:43:00

The love affair with yellow split peas continues with this spicy soup!(Like many Americans, I've been struggling through the weekend wondering what motivates a human being to commit violent acts against innocent people. The Arizona shootings go > read more

Recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps (or Cups) with Pork, Napa Cabbage and Red Bell Pepper

Published on 2011-01-08 18:52:00

These Asian Lettuce Cups with Pork, Napa Cabbage, and Red Bell Pepper were really a treat.Tonight for dinner I'm looking forward to eating leftovers from these lettuce wraps for the second time, and if you saw how much food accumulates in my frid > read more

Friday Favorites: Five of My Favorite South Beach Diet Phase One Breakfasts

Published on 2011-01-07 02:00:00

These Egg "Muffins" are one of my very favorite Phase One breakfasts.I can tell by how the number of people looking at the Index of South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes that a lot of you out there are doing Phase One right now. I'm post > read more

Kalyn's Kitchen Picks: Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Spreadable Cheese

Published on 2011-01-05 19:44:00

I vividly remember the first time I tried Laughing Cow cheese when a man named Rex Turner brought it to my house for a party many years ago. I thought it was a little strange at the time as a pot luck dish (sorry Rex!) but now I absolutely love thi > read more

Recipe for Lemony Yellow Split Pea Side Dish with Garlic and Ginger (with or without Cilantro)

Published on 2011-01-04 17:58:00

I loved the combination of flavors in this side dish of lemony yellow split peas with garlic and ginger.I am now officially in love with this side dish of lemony yellow split peas flavored with minced garlic, ginger, and I cilantro. Even for those > read more

Recipe for Shrimp with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

Published on 2011-01-02 22:01:00

If you're starting a diet this week, you won't feel deprived with this Shrimp in Mustard-Horseradish Sauce.The Monday after New Year's is the day more people start a diet than any other day of the year. I know lots of folks are starting > read more

Hopping John Soup Recipe for Luck in the New Year (Black-Eyed Pea, Ham, and Collard Greens Soup)

Published on 2011-01-02 13:18:00

Hopping John Soup is my favorite thing to make for good luck in the New Year!(This soup is one of my Recipe Favorites, updated with step-by-step photos January 2011) For several years now I've been making this tasty soup with black-eyed peas, h > read more

South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up for December 2010 (and Happy New Year Everyone!)

Published on 2011-01-01 02:00:00

Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe for December 2010 isShredded Chicken Salad with Green Olives, Celery, and Green Onion.If there was ever a time for new beginnings, it's the first day of a brand new decade. Of course, New Year's Day eve > read more

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