Small Bites


All recipes have been tested by the KimSunée.com test kitchens unless otherwise noted.



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03/28/15

Matzo Farfel Pudding

I once found myself tête-à-tête at Palena Restaurant in DC with the lovely and knowledgeable award-winning author, Joan Nathan, who was working on her book, The New American Cooking, at the time. Her books...

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08/25/14

Avocado Papaya Salad

This salad is a combination of Caribbean influences and Mexican flavors inspired from my travels to both parts of the world. Creamy avocado and papaya come to life with fresh...

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07/30/14

Frank Brigtsen’s New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Chef Frank Brigtsen is one of the nicest chefs I know and his food bursts with true New Orleans flavor. Frank, a recipient of numerous awards, including a James Beard Foundation Humanitarian...

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06/30/14

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I used to have banana bread envy; every time I tasted someone’s homemade banana bread I would always wish mine were as moist, as delicious, or as banana-y.  I’ve tried...

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04/25/13

Raw Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A fresh and delicious easy recipe from Maya Evoy. “Spring in Alaska is much different than springtime in my home state of California. While trees are blossoming and sun is...

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02/12/13

American Kobe Beef Poke Recipe

Recipe kindly shared by Chef Tylun Pang, Ko Restaurant. Photo by Kim Sunée for kimsunee.com. Poke, Hawaiian for “to slice or cut,” usually consists of raw fish with soy sauce,...

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02/01/13

Creamy Roasted Eggplant and Onion Dip

Roasting eggplant and onion together makes for a luscious combination that satisfies as a snack or salad.  For color and a flavorful crunch, top with fresh pomegranate arils.  In summer,...

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11/16/12

Porcini Volcano

This combination of mushrooms and molten egg yolk is umami nirvana.  Recipe courtesy of Marti Buckley Kilpatrick to accompany her story on mushrooms. ingredients: 1/2 pound porcini mushrooms 1 shallot, minced...

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