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Olive Oil Braised Beans

Daniel Kohler · October 1, 2019

We are NOT eating enough beans in this country. And yeah, I know, everyone has already harangued you about buying dried beans instead of the canned variety. “They’re so much more economical!” “They have so much more flavor!” “You don’t know what you’re missing!”

Dinner, Winter, Veggies, Meat

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stromboli

Daniel Kohler · November 23, 2018

Thanksgiving is a time for great propriety, family gathered at the table, our best manners observed (for as long as we can stand it). But the day after Thanksgiving? Screw propriety. I want to eat a heaping plate of leftovers while sitting on the couch in my sweatpants.

Dairy Free, Side, Veggies, Snack

Soy Sauce Glazed Cipollini Onions

Daniel Kohler · January 10, 2018

Looking for the perfect side for a steak? Want something to eat with roasted veggies? Try these slow-cooked onions!

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Meat, Side, Veggies

South Carolina BBQ Sauce

Daniel Kohler · May 28, 2016

From 1730 into the 1750s South Carolina recruited and paid ocean passage for thousands of German families. These settlers brought with them some of their favorite tastes from home, namely mustard.

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Black Pepper Fennel Pickle

Daniel Kohler · December 21, 2015

My sister once called fennel a snooty vegetable and I have, ever since, been on a crusade to defend its good name. In this recipe the floral bulbs spend ample time in a bath of vinegar and pepper until they are suffused with a bracing flavor. Put this out on the table while you fix cocktails for your guests, it's the perfect accompaniment for a cold drink.

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Cranberry Pickled Cauliflower

Daniel Kohler · December 16, 2015

Hunting for an easy appetizer to serve over the holiday season? Look no further! This cauliflower emerges from its bath painted in crimson and scented with rosemary. It's the perfect nibble to put on the table while you're puttering away in the kitchen and your guests are mingling.

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Home & Family: Squash vs. Gourd

Daniel Kohler · November 5, 2015

It's decorative gourd season, that time of year when we clutter our counters with inedible (but extremely good looking) produce. But do you know the difference between a squash and a gourd? Have you ever considered where they come from?

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CapsaiScience

Daniel Kohler · August 26, 2015

Chili Peppers are not unique to one country or culture. Evidence of their cultivation dates back to 4,000 BC. But the love of hot foods is exclusive to humans. The rest of the animals on this planet either lack the neurological receptors to register hot food or they avoid peppers altogether, lumping them in with other poisonous plants. Why do we love them so much then?!

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Jerk Sauce

Daniel Kohler · August 25, 2015

I miss many things about NYC, primary among those cravings are my local jerk joint. The well-known neighborhood favorite is The Islands, but for my tastes Fever Grass takes the gold medal (never mind that their storefront was directly across from the crimson entryway to my apartment building).

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Home & Family: Nomiku Sous Vide

Daniel Kohler · July 16, 2015

What was once a tool fit only for commercial kitchens has been adapted for your home! The Nomiku is an immersion circulator for the modern cook. Control temperature within a fraction of a degree for perfect cooking.

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DIY Tandoor Oven

Daniel Kohler · June 26, 2015

This is how I will become a grillmaster. Neither changing propane tanks, nor praying at the altar of Weber, but rather with a tandoor. The contraption now sits in my backyard, taunting my with its emptiness. It is neither difficult to build nor challenging to maintain and at the risk of sounding alarmist I want to scream through the digitas WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

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Fresh Butter

Daniel Kohler · May 6, 2015

Get shaking kids. We made butter on Home and Family this week and there's no reason you shouldn't follow suit. Warning: full science lesson attached to this one. Nerd alert.

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Kitchen Swaps

Daniel Kohler · April 16, 2015

The cold sweat that drips down your neck when you realize you're missing an ingredient, and the cake batter is halfway finished, is real. You have guests scheduled to arrive in mere hours, nay, minutes. Do you rush to the store and grab a bundt cake shelled in plastic? Oh no, not here. NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT.

Dairy Free, Dinner, Spring, Summer, Side, Veggies

Preserved Lemon Couscous

Daniel Kohler · April 14, 2015

The pillowy grains of couscous offer ample space for the absorption of preserved lemon in all its salty glory. Ever in search of the intersection of salty/sweet/spicy/sour, I found its address in this couscous. Preserved lemon, currants, fresh chili, (and some pinenuts for texture) all crash together in the final dish, causing a riot of flavor and color. Couscous cooks in mere minutes, and with the lemons you've got on hand this dish is a snap.

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Home & Family: Black Garlic

Daniel Kohler · March 30, 2015

The glory of chemistry is revealed in full splendor when we subject whole heads of garlic to low heat for a very long time. Watch the flavor and antioxidant compounds unfold from raw garlic as it changes color and transforms into a new beast altogether!

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Black Garlic Mustard Greens

Daniel Kohler · March 26, 2015

Black garlic used to be difficult to find, but now (thanks to its astounding health properties) it's being sold all over town- even at Trader Joe's! Grab some greens and sauté a panful tonight with the pungent, sweet, dense flavors of black garlic permeating the dish. And stay tuned for a video tutorial on making black garlic at home!.

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BACON BLACK BEANS

Daniel Kohler · February 4, 2015

Lately I've found I crave a bowl of beans doused in hot sauce somewhere around 8 or 9pm. It's not my healthiest habit, but it's not so outrageous that I'm worried about its ill effects. Of course, the upside here is that I'm making beans regularly and have a great source of protein on hand for quick meals.

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POBLANO CORN SALAD

Daniel Kohler · September 3, 2014

It's glorious to shovel a spoonful of corn kernels into your mouth and delight in popping them as you chew. The juice from fresh summer corn is, perhaps, what gold tastes like (when left out in the sun to heat for a while). And, as usual, I love pairing something sweet with some heat. Roasted poblano peppers are smoky and hot, a proud match for summer corn.

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MANGO SALSA

Daniel Kohler · September 2, 2014

I love the interplay of sweet and spicy in this condiment. The luscious flesh of the mango pairs perfectly with the crisp body of a jalapeño. Make a giant batch of this and serve it all week with fish, on chips, in tacos. It fits your every need!

INGREDIENTS

Two Mangos, peeled and cut into small cubes
Juice of one Lime
1 Jalapeño, diced
1/4 cup chopped Cilantro
Salt to taste

BUSINESS

Chop everything, toss in a bowl, then enjoy! It gets better if you let it sit together in the fridge.

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Dinnergeddon 7.0

Daniel Kohler · June 25, 2014

Dinnergeddon is a truly magnificent event and Andrew Hyde is a dinner party hero. This is the seventh incarnation, by far our largest gathering. Thank you to the guests who make this a true joy. As usual the menu was entirely Paleo friendly: tamarind-citrus chicken, mashed plantains, and cilantro-jicama slaw. This will be my last dinnergeddon in Boulder for a while and I'll miss it. Love all around.