Penny Kazmier
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Use what you have: Some of the best salads are born from what’s already in your fridgeJul 22, 2026 5:55 am - How do you define a good salad? For me, it needs to have crunch, chew, tang, and a really tasty dressing. I got lucky one day when I was digging through my refrigerator and came across Brussels sprouts, crisp red seedless grapes, apples, and a tub of goat cheese crumbles. Hmmm, this was starting to sound good.
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Endless possibilities: Leftover grape tomatoes turn into versatile condimentJun 17, 2026 5:58 am - Have you ever thrown a few ingredients together and been surprised by how good it turned out? This happened to me when I stumbled on the perfect combination of roasted tomatoes, garlic and seasoning to make what my family now refers to as Jammy Italian Tomatoes.
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Always impressive, caramel-drenched flan is easy when you know a few tricksMay 20, 2026 5:47 am - Flan, also known as crème caramel, is an elegant dessert with smooth but firm custard topped with caramel sauce. Despite its impressive presentation, flan is quite simple to make with the right technique.
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Orange-marinated chicken wrapped in bacon gets family’s approval (and maybe Charlie Trotter’s, too)Apr 15, 2026 5:59 am - Penny Kazmier has been making this Bacon Wrapped Marinated Chicken for more than 20 years as a way to get the flavors of orange chicken without the hassle of deep frying. It was even her contribution to a charity cookbook in the 1990s that she then gifted to legendary chef Charlie Trotter. And -- surprise! — he kept it.
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Just one more bite: Easy corn and black bean dip is hard to resistMar 18, 2026 5:46 am - Have you ever been to someone’s home and eaten something that kept you coming back for more? My friend Julie’s Corn and Black Bean “Crack” Dip was exactly this for me, and several others who also were hovering around the bowl.
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Forget the frosting: Bake the design right into your cake with this Patterned Swiss RollFeb 18, 2026 5:58 am - It’s Penny Kazmier’s birthday. This year she made herself a Patterned Swiss Roll, complete with Happy Birthday message and a multicolored candles design.
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Apple cider vinegar helps flavors pop in this award-winning chiliJan 21, 2026 6:03 am - Perfect for a cold day, this chili contains many of the ingredients you might expect: ground beef, tomatoes, beans and chili powder. It also uses a packet of mild chili seasoning, beef base, apple cider vinegar and sugar, which work together to make a smooth balance of flavors.
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Ditch the bowl for this festive, shapely Christmas Tree SaladDec 17, 2025 5:28 am - All you need is a cutting board and a decorative flair to turn your favorite salad recipe into a festive Christmas tree. This recipe starts with lettuce greenery trimmed with ornaments made of salami, tomatoes, chickpeas and olives, all draped with red onion garland. And the star on top? Cheese.
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Finally, make-ahead mashed potatoes with only 5 ingredientsNov 21, 2025 6:52 am - Dread making the last-minute mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day? This recipe allows you to prepare everyone’s favorite gravy vessel a day or two in advance using only five simple ingredients — potatoes, butter, heavy cream or whole milk, salt and pepper — and the right technique.
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Doing Jacques Pépin proud: Legendary chef’s passion for cooking comes out in these recipesOct 15, 2025 6:01 am - How do you celebrate when a legendary French chef turns 90? With a five-course dinner for friends prepared with love, paired with wine and benefiting the good work of the Jacques Pépin Foundation to support culinary education worldwide. Penny Kazmier shares three recipes from or inspired by Pépin.
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