AltWeeklies Wire
What I Cooked on My Vacationnew
The lineup of food was magnificent, if not insane, but there are a few tweaks I'd make for the next holiday cooking extravaganza.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
01-12-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Fry a Little Tendernessnew
The latke, a fried patty of grated onion and potato, can hold a serious candle to the ubiquitous french fry, and probably kick diner home fries in the pants.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
12-15-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Biscotti? That's Amore!new
Even a beginning baker can't go wrong with cranberry-pistachio biscotti.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
12-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Make the World Taste Goodnew
Snapping out of the darkest days of the season may take a few homemade caramels.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
12-01-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Enlightened Turkey Leftoversnew
Instead of cream sauce or reheated gravy, consider waking up that fat-laden palate with a much-needed punch of lime, ginger and chiles.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
11-23-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
You Slaw Menew
When thinly sliced, brussels sprouts cook quickly and easily marry with other flavors and textures.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
11-17-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Give Veg Heads a Treat on T-Daynew
A way toward achieving mixed-company feasting bliss is to make a veggie dish that feels like a star, not supporting cast. Consider this lasagna, with a few seasonal twists.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
11-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Island Drink Becomes Dessertnew
Using in-season pears and Bermuda Black Rum, a cook whips up a gingery-rummy crisp that takes her back to the islands, right where she belongs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
11-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Currying Favor in Paradisenew
While vacationing on an island, the trick was finding a recipe that would be flexible and forgiving, one that would allow the cook to be playful with local fish without making the evening a major production.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-27-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Apple of Temptationnew
If you're plotting a seduction, bake a pie, but if you're planning for love that keeps on giving, make an apple coffee cake.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-13-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Cauliflower Powernew
The reason to love cauliflower over broccoli is its elegance and grace. It never tastes like a tree trunk and it takes on any flavor you wish, particularly if you roast it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-06-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Squash Me All Fall Longnew
It's time to get reacquainted with the orange flesh of the winter squash. I need not worry about a long, boring winter with just the acorn variety, however; the winter squash is a motley crew of various shapes, sizes and flavors.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
09-29-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Give Me Melty Cheese, Pleasenew
The heat of the bread cuddles and coaxes the cheese interior to melt and ooze in a neat little package that you can pick up with both hands; it's comforting, gentle and familiar.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
09-22-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Make Your Own Hot Pockets Packed With Nutrientsnew
You want a Hot Pocket? Fine - let's make 'em instead. The dough is certifiably moron-proof, and spinach (or chard) is packed with nutrients.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
09-15-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Nuttier Kind of Butter Works On Breadnew
For those with peanut allergies, the solution is not to give up on the old classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich altogether, but to give it a new spin so you can avoid anaphylactic shock and still be part of the lunch bunch.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
09-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
