About this column:
Alma Schneider is founder of Take Back the Kitchen, a blog dedicated to helping people overcome their obstacles to cooking. Check it out at www.takebackthekitchen.com.
This week on Dishin' in Montclair, join me and some of my old college friends in St. Paul, Minnesota where we show you one of the highlights of my visit-the HUGE Farmer's Market. We can learn a thing or two about the fresh produce, slowed down lifestyle and healthy living in this progressive city. Sounds a lot like Montclair, right? Enjoy the video and the delicious recipe my friend Katie has for you. Now for this week's question to win a Pampered Chef Gift Certificate: What happens to your body after eating beets that should not send you running to the doctor the day after you eat them?P…
Today on Dishin' in Montclair, we have the lovely and talented artist, Jennifer Levine. See how she whips up a quick, healthy dinner, often from leftover vegetables, grains and protein, for herself and her daughter when she arrives home from work each night. Also, make sure to comment answering her art quiz question. One additional hint that is not in the video is that the artist frequently shows her work on the cover of the New Yorker Magazine. Good luck! Jennifer Levine's Nightly Leftover Dinner: 3 cloves crushed garlic 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup corn, frozen or preferably cut off …
On today's Dishin' in Montclair, we meet Edgar Aracena, ROTC college student turned Union Organizer. Learn how he organizes his weekly meals for his wife and two daughters while still keeping the world just for all. Edgar's Mediterranean Chicken (Adapted from The Joy of Cooking): Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and pat dry:3-1/3 to 4-1/2 pounds chicken parts (Edgar uses 10 Chicken breasts) Season liberally with:Salt and ground black pepper to taste and the juice of two lemons Toss together:4 medium onions, cut into rings5-6 cloves garlic, …
Oh, divine mother and caterer from Montclair, Kara Wesley, thank you for letting me eat your food after we made this episode of Dishin'! Patch readers, you are all in for a delectable treat and the witnessing of some ladies saying some, ahem, racy comments about Kara's meal. Let's just say that this episode is rated PG 13 . Enjoy the video! And now for our quiz question to win a Pampered Chef gift Certificate: Which Chef did Kara work with who owns DBGB Restaurant? Good luck! Kara's Polenta With Garlicky Greens: For the Polenta: 4 cup of boiling water, broth or combination of both 1 cup…
This week on Dishin' in Montclair, we learn how to hide some healthy ingredients in an old staple recipe. We also learn that no guilt pancakes can be a healthy option for breakfast, dinner or lunch. Watch the video and see how Nadine gets her son to indulge in a delicious yet healthy meal. To win a gift certificate to the Pampered Chef, watch the video and comment below answering this simple yet important quiz question: How can one make pancakes at dinner time with efficiency and ease?? Good luck! Nadine's Hidden Secret Pancakes:Makes 6-8 pancakes: 3/4 cup dry healthy whole grain pancake mix…
Today we have not only a very interesting Montclair fixture with a special recipe, but we are going on a field trip!! Please watch this week's edition of Dishin' in Montclair to have some cooking fun and entertainment. Also, here are two quiz questions to win some exciting Pampered Chef gadgets. The first two correct answers win—one correct answer per each question, please: 1) What does Paul, jokingly, like to do in the morning? 2) What are his hobbies? And here's Paul's recipe: Paul Anderson's Portuguese Stew: Ingredients: 2 cups of beans (any kind) ... I used pinto and Yankee ... (Soak …
This week on Dishin' in Montclair, Alma Schneider visits another surprise celebrity home chef who will be dishin' up yet another healthy, easy recipe that the whole family can enjoy. You'll also learn about an exciting and delicious town-wide bake sale event in Montclair benefiting childhood cancer research. If that weren't enough ... you'll also have an opportunity to win a collection of fabulous and valuable OXO gadgets after watching the video. Enjoy!! And check out the recipe below!! Kate's Skillet Lasagna (from an old Cook's Illustrated recipe) Serves 4 to 6 Meatloaf mix is a combination…
Today on Dishin' in Montclair, we meet Maggie Drucker who learns a thing or two about roasting kale. See how we make this quick and delicious snack/side dish that is kid friendly and packed with nutrients. Also, win a $25 gift certificate to Fresh Direct by guessing how tall Maggie is. Simply post her height in the comments section.Hint: She's pretty tall from having eaten all her vegetables! Here's the video link here. And enjoy and please let us know what you think of the kale!Fresh Direct's recipe for Roasted Crispy Kale: Ingredients: One bunch kale One tbsp. olive oil or olive oil spray …
Find out how a smart and sassy real estate agent incorporates cooking for her family into her busy life. Also, there is a Fresh Direct $25 gift certificate going to the first two commenters who answer this question correctly: What do Warren Zanes (from the last Dishin' in Montclair video) and Susan Horowitz (from today's Dishin') have in common with their children? Comment away! And enjoy these TWO recipes today as well! Susan Horowitz' "Step Up To The Plate" Hummus: 1 15 oz. can chick peas 1 clove garlic 1 TBS olive oil 1 to 2 TBS tahini Juice of one lemon Optional one to two roasted red …
Not only did this Del Fuegos Rock star rock out on stage back in the eighties, but he can rock a mean lentil soup in the kitchen too. Watch the video and learn some cooking tips from Montclair's own Warren Zanes and see how he came to love bacon as much as he does... And a bonus for you from today's video post! If you comment after the video, letting us know what this recipe has in common with the last recipe from Dishin' in Montclair, you will win a $25 gift certificate emailed to you by yours truly, via Fresh Direct (www.freshdirect.com). There are two gift certificates available to the …
This week Alma Schneider talks with working mom Patti Safian to find out how she finds time to prepare nutritious meals for her busy family. Watch the video and then make Patti's "Always-On-The-Run Corn And Bean Salad." Here is the recipe: Patti's "Always-On-The-Run" Corn And Bean Salad: Two 15 oz cans corn, preferably organic and Eden brand Two 15 oz cans black beans, preferably organic and Eden brand About 2 TBS balsamic vinegar, more to taste Approximately 1/2 cup of chopped basil Two cloves of crushed garlic One large tomato or one cup cherry tomatoes, preferably organic Salt and pepper …
This week Alma Schneider talks with working mom Sarah Damaskos to find out how she gets her children to eat their veggies. Watch the video and then make the spring rolls and dipping sauce. Here are the recipes: Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Take the 6" rice wrappers and submerge in a shallow bowl, larger than the wrapper, with enough water to cover. Press wrappers down for a minute or so until the wrapper is soft and pliable. Place wet wrapper on a paper towel lined plate and dab dry, removing all water drops. (*I recommend using two wrappers at a time because they break easily.) When dry, place…
