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Star-Shaped Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows are so different than poofy grocery store versions, that one or the other should have a different name!  Making these marshmallows was deceptively easy. The basic recipe calls for vanilla, but we can easily see a peppermint version being equally delicious in our cocoa or out of hand. Customized variations are easily accomplished with different cookie cutter shapes, colored topping sugars, or partial dipping in chocolate.

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Saltwater Taffy

We had to choose this recipe just for the childhood memories it evoked. A taffy pull is a great social activity because it takes a few extra hands to pull and work the taffy before it cools. The stretching incorporates air and helps to give the taffy its chewy texture. If your kids or grandkids have never experienced a taffy pull, it’s time to introduce them to this old-fashioned fun!

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Sugarplums

Contrary to its name, these sugarplums don’t contain any sugar, but get their sweetness from natural dried fruits. A variety of fruits and nuts are chopped finely in a food processor, formed into balls, then rolled in nuts or coconut. They are delicious and a healthy sweet when made with orange juice, or more decadent when made with rum!

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Stir-fried Pork with Asparagus

With asparagus season just around the corner, put this stir-fry on your “must-try” list. The hoisin sauce added just a hint of sweetness that complemented the pork perfectly. The seared asparagus concentrated the vegetable’s flavor and the pork browned quickly over the high heat. The light covering of sauce exceeded our expectations in taste and flavor.

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Stir-fried Broccoli Beef in Oyster Sauce

Another favorite for just about everyone, this easy beef and broccoli dish will become a regular at your table! We served this stir-fry over rice noodles, which made for a little extra fun. The sauce is based on prepared oyster sauce, but lends no fishy component whatsoever. We purchased double the beef, sliced it all, and froze half in a thin package for a quick supper sometime in the near future!

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Kung Pao Chicken

This perennial take-out favorite is now within easy reach at home with this recipe! This stir-fry has a few more ingredients compared to the other stir-fries, but the result is worth the effort! We served this chicken dish over a mound of rice and thoroughly enjoyed each chopstick-full. The recipe provides a solid base that begs for further experimentation and personalization.

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Thank you for surfing over to Kitchen Collage. We are a kitchen specialty shop in the Historic East Village in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Everyone here loves to cook and entertain, and we especially love to eat. Come visit with us, here in the store or online, and let us help you with your next culinary project!

Store hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 5:30pm, and Saturdays, nine to five. Call us at 515-270-8202, or email to KitchenCollage@qwestoffice.net.