Kathleen Flinn

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How to Freeze Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish So You Can Actually Use It Later

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Reader question: “I have bought far more meat and cheese than usual due to the pandemic and now I am worried about it going bad. Is freezing meat OK? What about butter and cheese? How long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been teaching people cooking in … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish So You Can Actually Use It Later

Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good

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I love the pairing of white beans and greens. When the weather turns chilly, it offers a flavor or sunny southern France or Tuscany. When the pandemic hit, I bought cases of white beans, and let's just say, we ate a lot of white bean soup and stews as their sell-by dates loomed. … [Read more...] about Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good

Recipe: Risotto 101

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Question: I am looking for good, super flexible budget-friendly things to cook while sheltering at home. A friend mentioned risotto. My store was sold out of the usual rice to make it. Can I make it with other rice? What other things can I substitute? There are only two of us, so … [Read more...] about Recipe: Risotto 101

Turkish-Style Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with Chili & Thyme Salt

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I have a thing for chicken wings, especially baked chicken wings. Yes, I might be a French-trained chef and I have the ability to make complicate sauces and all that. But I love chicken wings. Hot wings, savory wings, spicy wings, you name it. They're a great vehicle for … [Read more...] about Turkish-Style Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with Chili & Thyme Salt