Kelly Brant
Recent Stories by Kelly Brant
FRONT BURNER: Six-pack, olive oil infuse local flavor
posted: 05/22/2013 4:19 a.m. Discuss
Giddy from a shopping trip that resulted in a six pack of a limited-edition, locally produced beer and the discovery of a (semi) locally produced olive oil, I headed to the kitchen with my bounty in tow.
Bacon, curry, tahini add adventure to the deviled egg
posted: 05/22/2013 4:18 a.m. Discuss
For some cooks, deviled eggs require no recipe. Just cook the eggs, peel, cut in half, mash the yolks with your family’s secret mixture (often mayonnaise, a little mustard, a dab of pickle relish, a bit of finely minced onion or celery), fill the whites and sprinkle on some paprika, chill and serve in Grandma’s deviled egg platter.
FRONT BURNER: Potatoes join pork for roasting treat
posted: 05/15/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
I often find myself looking for new ways to prepare pork tenderloin much the way some people are always searching for ideas to dress up chicken. It isn’t that I’ve solved the chicken dilemma — not at all — we just eat more pork tenderloin than chicken at my house. The lean, quick-cooking protein is usually sold in vacuum-sealed packages with far-off “use by” dates that make it more convenient than chicken.
IDEA ALLEY: Bran muffin plea nets many recipes
posted: 05/15/2013 3:50 a.m. Discuss
Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Savoring strawberry season
posted: 05/08/2013 3:29 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas strawberry season is in full swing. The season usually lasts about six weeks. So enjoy these sweet, juicy treats while you can.
FRONT BURNER: It’s chicken tacos this Mother’s Day
posted: 05/08/2013 3:21 a.m. Discuss
If you haven’t heard, Mother’s Day is Sunday. In this week’s section, I’ve tried to include recipes that will appeal to just about every mom — French toast, strawberries, peanut butter-banana cake and Tex-Mex-inspired favorites.
FRONT BURNER: Spanish delicacy simple to prepare
posted: 05/01/2013 3:13 a.m. Discuss
Dulce de leche. Literally milk candy in Spanish.
Reading Nook: 'One Pot, Two Plates'
posted: 05/01/2013 3:12 a.m. Discuss
One of the greatest pleasures for some cooks is sharing their creations with others.
Cooking for two: Salad hits the dinner table in a jiffy
posted: 05/01/2013 3:11 a.m. Discuss
This no-cook salad comes together in less than 10 minutes and is hearty enough to serve for dinner.
FRONT BURNER: Hello Fresh tasty, but a costly option
posted: 04/24/2013 1:57 a.m. Discuss
Fresh food, three dinners’ worth, delivered to your doorstep (or office if you’d rather), organized and packed by recipe — Lemongrass Chicken, Beef Cabbage Wraps, Ratatouille With Lemon-Roasted Cod — with everything thing you need (save salt, pepper, sugar and olive oil) for a home-cooked meal for two. Sounds convenient, right? And possibly quite tasty, depending on what you like.
