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  • Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all having a good Spring, and aren’t being besieged by the amazing storms that have raged across the US lately. I got hit to some...0April 20, 2012

    Introducing the New Kitchen

    Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all having a good Spring, and aren’t being besieged by the amazing storms that have raged across the US lately. I got hit to some…

  • If you’ve been keeping up, you know I’m currently visiting friends in California. Roger and Fernanda (and their two daughters) have a lot of dogs. That’s because Fernanda is a...0March 18, 2012

    MK Goes to the Dogs

    If you’ve been keeping up, you know I’m currently visiting friends in California. Roger and Fernanda (and their two daughters) have a lot of dogs. That’s because Fernanda is a…

  • Herbs and spices are to cooking what fuel is to your car. Without them, you won’t get very far in the kitchen. Having a well-stocked spice rack means you can...0November 9, 2011

    Herb and Spice Basics

    Herbs and spices are to cooking what fuel is to your car. Without them, you won’t get very far in the kitchen. Having a well-stocked spice rack means you can…

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  • Make no mistake: I absolutely love chili in all its forms. Whether it’s the Americanized version with ground beef and beans, a chicken or pork chili verde, or the classic...

    Chili Colorado

    Posted on September 26, 2011 | 123 Comments
    Make no mistake: I absolutely love chili in all its forms. Whether it’s the Americanized version with ground beef and beans, a chicken or pork chili verde, or the classic...

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  • Welcome back to the kitchen, all y’all. Today it’s all about Comfort Food. When I taped this segment, I’d been working almost non-stop for several days, preparing for upcoming rehearsals,...

    Meatloaf with Horseradish

    Posted on September 21, 2011 | 120 Comments
    Welcome back to the kitchen, all y’all. Today it’s all about Comfort Food. When I taped this segment, I’d been working almost non-stop for several days, preparing for upcoming rehearsals,...

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  • I love spaghetti. All spaghetti. In fact, I love it so much that I’ve developed numerous recipes for variations on this favorite theme. One of my most favorite, however, is...

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    Posted on May 17, 2011 | 1 Comment
    I love spaghetti. All spaghetti. In fact, I love it so much that I’ve developed numerous recipes for variations on this favorite theme. One of my most favorite, however, is...

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  • A Note on the Fridge

    To single guys – Ladies love men who cook.™ Learn to cook and you’ll find love.

    To married guys – Wives love husbands who cook – and clean up! There’s no better aphrodisiac than a lovingly-cooked meal.

    To ladies – Of course, you’re welcome, too! Use this site to teach your man how to cook the meals you love. And when you cook together, Kitchen Time is Quality Time.

    To newbies – I’m no French-trained, restaurant-owning, TV chef, and you don’t have to be either! If I can prepare these dishes, so you can you. I’ll show you how.

    Welcome to Manly Kitchen! Let's go have some fun.