By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven Whether you’re a football enthusiast or not, there’s a good chance you’ll watch this year’s Super Bowl on February 13th. And if you’re anything like I…
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KITCHEN MAVEN: Handheld Comfort & Deliciousness
By Judith Yamada Bread is an important staple food source today and was also significant in ancient societies. In 10,200 BC, neolithic people made the first bread using water and grains and…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Gliding Into the New Year – RECIPES for Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Crab Dip, Sweet Potatoes
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven On New Year’s Day, 2022, we’ll have dinner guests, and I will spend a good part of my day focused on cooking a beautiful beef brisket…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Make Ahead Holiday Meals
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven As the family cook in our home for many decades, I’ve hosted many holiday family get togethers, including overnighters with air mattresses, futons and sleeping bags…
Some Things I Learned During the 2020 Pandemic (& Couple Cookie Recipes!)
EDITOR’S NOTE: She’s back!! Yeah! When I saw this in my email box – what perfect timing. Judi shares how she has “walked her way” through the pandemic weight gain, and has…
KITCHEN MAVEN: A Synonym for Chef is Cook; Red Apple Golden Cheddar Challah Bread Recipe
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven To most people, a cook and a chef are the same. A synonym for “chef” is “cook” and vice versa. The titles are used to indicate…
KITCHEN MAVEN: It’ s Zucchini Season
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven I’ve been on something of a sabbatical, recently, mostly recuperating from surgery and learning to walk with a new hip. Feeling much better now, thank you,…
Kitchen Maven: Tapas Talk
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish gastronomy. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or warm (such as…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Let My People Go
By Judith Berman-Yamada, Kitchen Maven Passover commemorates the story of exodus, and the liberation of the Israelites, from 400 years of slavery, celebrating the biblical account of their redemption and escape nearly…
Cooking Hints, Little Tricks (Part 2) and Chimichurri
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven •If you want shaved or very thinly sliced meat for a recipe, freeze it first, then slice when partially frozen. •When preparing meat such as chicken or…
