This flavorful Indian Chickpea Curry is so easy and will jazz up grilled chicken or fish or makes a hearty vegetarian main course when served with rice and Naan bread.

Is it me, or have Brussels Sprouts become the “in” vegetable of the moment? Actually, it’s been going on for a good 10 years, but they seem to be on every menu as a side dish, shaved as a salad, or even as an appetizer. If you’re like me, you may have been (or continue …

After the Spaghetti and Meatball factory closed, it was nephew, and Dennis’s godson, Billy Lynch’s turn to spend the day in Ktina’s Kitchen. As a sophomore in college on break, I thought getting him to commit to a day might be a challenge, but he enthusiastically committed to the Sunday following Joe’s day as a …

My grandmother (Nana) made the most delicious potato salad and it was a staple during summer time meals. Her recipe called for pickle juice, but I use fresh dill here and find I prefer it. My brother, Mark, was always a huge fan of Nana’s potato salad, so it was the ultimate compliment when a …

My brother in law, Brian Kelleher, was the General Manager at J. Alexander’s in Oak Brook, Illinois when I first met Dennis and they used to have this killer coleslaw on the menu. When I asked if he could get me the recipe, he obliged and simply pulled it out of a binder from the …