Junk Food Temptation

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It's time to slim down before summer, but too many foods tempt this "Tasty" chef.

by Khalil Hymore

For all you folks that live in the New York tri-state area, congratulations on surviving last weekends monsoon! Holy moly! That was a lot of rain! Scott and I barely left our apartment, and I spent the weekend making pizzas on our new pizza stone.


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Carrot-Ginger Soup

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It's never to soon to think about swimsuit season--fight the battle of the bulge with carrot-ginger soup.

By Khalil Hymore

When it's cold outside it's so easy to indulge in fattening foods--your body craves them (ok, ok, MY body craves them), and it doesn't much matter since you are coving up with bulky sweaters and large coats. Then you get your first warm day of the year and the fear sets in: "How many months until I have to wear a swimsuit?" Yikes!

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Pancakes with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

strawberry-pancake-152.jpgPancakes get an update with vanilla, strawberries, and rhubarb--yum!

By Khalil Hymore

In the spring and summer months I serve my favorite pancakes with a strawberry-rhubarb compote instead of maple syrup. It's super easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week--if you can keep your family away from it, that is!

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Spring Veggies

spring-veggies-152.jpgOne warm day in NYC has WE tv's resident chef day dreaming about...vegetables?


By Khalil Hymore


So after spending the last couple of weeks complaining about the cold it seems we've hit a bit of a warm snap. The temperature in New York City today was lovely 58° Fahrenheit--THE perfect weather. Of course, it immediately stirred my longing for the the spring vegetables that soon await me at my farmers market. 

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New Kitchen?

new-kitchen-152.jpgKhalil contemplates some kitchen upgrades.

By Khalil Hymore

Snow, snow...and more snow! Ugh! All this time indoors has made me realize that I really, really, really want a new kitchen. Since we've been staying in and cooking a lot, and I've come to realize that although our kitchen is perfectly workable, it could be better--for probably very little money. Scott and I have a tiny galley kitchen, so we could probably afford to do something pretty spectacular. I mean we probably have a total of 4 square feet of countertop space, which means bring on the marble! Oh yeah, It's definitely time for a remodel.

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Classic Tomato Soup

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Is there anything more comforting than classic tomato soup?

By Khalil Hymore

Tomato soup is a great recipe to master and add to your repertoire. Why? Because it's what I like to call a "blank slate" food. Meaning, that once you know the basic preparation, you can tweak it and make it your own. Add a touch of half and half for creamy consistency. Make it healthy and stir in roasted veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and bell peppers. Customize the flavor with your favorite fresh or dried herbs--I've used rosemary, basil and oregano before. Of course you could always spice it up with crushed red pepper or hot sauce. Oh, and one more thing, don't forget the grilled cheese sandwich--that's always a must!

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Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sours

Warm up a bath of Khalil's favorite winter cocktail!

By Khalil Hymore

I adore meyer lemons and use them all the time in my cooking and cocktails. A cross between traditional lemons and mandarin oranges, meyers are a bit sweeter. If you can't get your hands on some meyer lemons (although they are becoming easier to find), you can simply mix a little bit of orange juice into regular lemon juice to recreate the less tart flavor.

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Setting Up a Simple Home Bar

mini-bar-152.jpgSetting up a simple home bar doesn't have to be intimidating or expensive.

By Khalil Hymore

Well, the slow trudge towards springtime continues...sigh. Since this cold winter weather has kept Scott and I  more housebound than usual, I've been looking for ways to warm up. Last week, I shared my favorite cozy dishes, but what about cocktails? For me winter is about drinks made with whiskey, bourbon, and dark rum--rich, spicy liquors that warm the body. Currently, I'm obsessed with the Whiskey Passion Fizz at Spice Market, where my sister, Ashley works. It's amazing!  

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

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Nothing warms you more on a cold winters day like good old fashioned chocolate pudding.

By Khalil Hymore

I loved, loved, loved chocolate pudding when I was a little kid--but never seemed to have the patience to wait for it to set up! As I got older, I would turn to instant pudding for a quick fix. Not anymore. One taste of this pudding and you'll never go back to instant again. It's also the perfect accompaniment to a freezing cold snow day!

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Snow Day: 10 Great Snow Bound Meals

When the weather outside gets TOO frightful, warm up with one of these hearty dishes.

By Khalil Hymore

Currently the eastern seaboard is being walloped by a HUGE snow storm. If you're lucky enough to have snagged the day off, might I suggest a spending the day with a warming soup, stew, or dessert? Get those snow boots on...it's time for a trip to the market for some grub!

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