CRAZY FOR COCONUTS—The Other White Meat

By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink The Marx Brothers made “coconuts” a funny word but even without that reference, we might be tempted to snicker at the sight of these hairy brown spheres for … Read More

Arroz Con Coco

3 cups water 1 cup short grain rice like Arborio 1 can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup evaporated milk ½ cup coconut milk ½ cup golden raisins ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, … Read More

Gynormous Baked Latke Loaf

Note: Recommend using all organic ingredients. One parsnip—washed and peeled One medium size carrot—washed and peeled One small turnip—w & p One small rutabaga—w & p Three medium potatoes—washed, skin-on One medium size garnet yam … Read More

A Summer Garden Of Liquid Delights…

By Catharine L. Kaufman — a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink If summer conjures up memories of your childhood’s liquid treats, of teenage romance over frothy drinks shared through double straws, or nostalgia for some heady grownup … Read More

Safe & Tasty Choices in Fish & Seafood

By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink When I was pregnant, the local fishmonger refused to sell me swordfish, explaining that this humungous, bottom feeding creature was loaded with mercury and PCBs. My subsequent research … Read More

Asian Salmon Cakes

1 pound of fresh wild caught salmon filet, skin removed and set aside 1 tablespoon olive oil, and extra for baking 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 1 teaspoon of wasabi mustard 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder … Read More

A Squash Smorgasbord From Acorn To Zucchini

By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink Brilliant harvest colors light up the fall and winter months with riotous foliage in woods and gardens and a mouthwatering cornucopia of fruits and vegetables spilling from bins … Read More