The Public Kitchen
The Public Kitchen is your source for the best in California cooking, with recipes from local restaurants, KCET's on-air shows, and our team of expert recipe writers. We feature ideas for Meatless Mondays and Wheatless Wednesdays, and plenty of delicious dishes for any day of the week! Join our newsletter here for an exclusive recipe every Thursday!
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I jump for joy when shelling beans -- the just-picked pods that hold tender, sweet, fresh beans -- arrive in farmers' markets at the end of summer.
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A delicious way to appreciate eggplant for its taste, not just its beauty.
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This time of year, leave tomatoes relatively unadorned.
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Hass avocados and wild salmon overlap this time of year. Plus, we've got the story on Hass avocados' Pasadena heritage.
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Keep it cool with an easy, vegetarian dinner.
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These tacos feature a quick homemade, roasted tomatillo salsa, spiced black beans, and tangy feta cheese.
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One could add booze to this, were one so inclined.
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Mix up your dessert repertoire!
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More seafood, less breading, better crab cakes.
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This might be a gourmet spin on pizza for breakfast, but don't let that stop you from serving it for dinner, too.
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Ripe plums lend sweetness and bright color, and the zesty lemon-mint vinaigrette livens up peppery arugula.
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It's National Hot and Spicy Day!
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You've had strawberry shortcake, of course. But as stone fruit season kicks into high gear, why not sub out the berries for something a little different?
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Very easy to make and very satisfying to eat.
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Did you know green beans actually come in a variety of colors?
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Kalua pork is something most people associate with trips to Hawaii, but the truth is a version can be rigged up anywhere.
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A flavorful and filling vegetarian dish.
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National S'mores Day approaches. And boy, have we got some recipes to help you celebrate! We have the classic approach outlined (and improved), but we also have seven creative twists in case you want a more elevated, more indoor rendition....
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Being that s'mores were invented as an easy camping treat, they generally aren't associated with elegance. These, however ...
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Why not impress your guests this weekend with a multitude of tiny bite-sized desserts?
