The Year In Food charts the course of the year through inspired, creative cooking and eating with an emphasis on seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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Category Archives: entrees
May 9, 2013
 Bon Appetit invited five bloggers to take a test spin with their ridiculously awesome new grilling book. I was thrilled to have a go at grill-roasting a whole chicken. I love me a roast chicken – it’s classic and a go-to on cold evenings or when looking to feed a small group. So it goes... Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl - May 9, 2013 - 11:00 am
This chicken is beautiful, following the link now.. Brian @ A Thought For Food - May 9, 2013 - 11:07 am
You did that chicken justice. Looks amazing. thelittleloaf - May 10, 2013 - 12:03 am
Ooh that looks so good! Kathryn - May 10, 2013 - 3:29 am
Such a great idea, love the idea of this grilled chicken! Dan from Platter Talk - May 10, 2013 - 7:34 am
Fantastic idea and beautifully executed. Grilling season is finally upon us, in the mid-west, and this is going on our menu soon!
January 7, 2013
 I had grand intentions for my January first. There would be a fire in the fireplace, a copy of the Sunday NYT to peruse. I would make pho, slowly, cooking in the way that I used to cook when it was just for me, totally private and selfish and gratifying and calm. There would be... by Kimberley show hide 33 comments Ashley - January 7, 2013 - 3:06 pm
I just love that first photo with the drizzle of hot sauce. Somehow, I’ve never had pho. That needs to change. Gorgeous photos + recipe! Winnie - January 7, 2013 - 3:35 pm
This is so gorgeous… I can’t wait to try your version! Happy New Year :) Angela @ the fairy bread chronicles - January 7, 2013 - 4:20 pm
i recently went to vietnam and had pho almost every day! it is easily one of my favourite foods now, so wholesome and simple. thank you for posting this recipe, now i can have a taste of my memories whenever i want! Julie - January 7, 2013 - 4:38 pm
Though I love the quiet of January, this month seems to be anything but this year! Perhaps I’ll have to curl up with some soup and try to find some quiet. thecitygourmand - January 7, 2013 - 5:43 pm
Love the garnish of fresh herbs. Makes all the difference! That and a squeeze of lemon ;) ileana - January 7, 2013 - 6:20 pm
This looks wonderful. Happy new year, Kimberley! Elizabeth - January 7, 2013 - 7:32 pm
It’s perfect. I’d like to make this my winter of pho. And, yes (!), I’m so loving the calm quiet of January. Wishing you a wonderful, happy new year! Kankana - January 7, 2013 - 10:09 pm
Nothing is more comforting this season than a bowl of hot soup! Kay - January 7, 2013 - 11:40 pm
Yes, challenge and reward do seem to go hand in hand. I try to remind myself of that whenever life seems overwhelming. Also, I can’t get enough of broth-y soups these days, so thank you for the new recipe! Valeria - January 8, 2013 - 12:37 am
Pho is the first asian-style noodle soup i’ve ever tried, and still my favorite. i am so in love with it that the idea of making it at home is somehow intimidating –what if i screw it up, what if it tastes boring? And yet, this recipe, simple and flavorsome, gives me hope. It really looks like the perfect winter dish. x Kathryn - January 8, 2013 - 1:20 am
I love how you manage to find beauty in such humble ingredients, everything about this is just wonderful. Happy new year Kimberley :) erin @ yummy supper - January 8, 2013 - 9:18 am
Kimberley, Happy New Year to you! I hope your crazy December wasn’t too tough on you. Your gorgeous pho looks like just the kind of cozy bowl I want to dig into this time of year and would be the perfect tonic after holiday busyness. SG - January 8, 2013 - 9:44 am
Happy New Year! I cannot wait to make this! Liz - January 8, 2013 - 10:18 am
I’m on the train to Maine, listening to Mazzy Star while reading this article and passing by snowy fields and frozen ponds. Thank you for writing exactly what I was ready to read. Liz Eileen - January 8, 2013 - 10:26 am
This pho is so beautiful, and looks exactly right for clean, hot midwinter dinners. It makes me think I need to restock my spice cabinet and give it a shot ASAP. :) Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up - January 8, 2013 - 8:45 pm
YUM! I love pho and finding a recipe that DOESN’T take all day to make is awesome. Thanks for sharing! Megan Gordon - January 8, 2013 - 9:15 pm
Happy New Year, Kimberly. This is YOUR year. And man, do I wish I’d seen this post before I started on dinner tonight (we just had cheesy /carby pasta – save us!) . la domestique - January 8, 2013 - 9:21 pm
It’s funny, right after Christmas I had an irresistible craving for pho, which I satisfied with a huge bowl and plenty of sriracha to clean out my sinuses. I look forward to trying your recipe. Gemma @andgeesaid - January 9, 2013 - 7:10 pm
This looks amazing, and I love how it doesn’t take ages to make. Beautiful photos! sara - January 18, 2013 - 5:46 pm
this sounds so perfect. I agree, one doesn’t come with the other. I’ve been thinking of you and hoping the manuscript is coming along quite well. It’s an emotional ride isn’t it? Please give me a holler if there is anything I can do besides think good things for you. Happy belated new year, friend. Emma - January 19, 2013 - 3:20 am
Wow! I have just discovered your blog. Your photos are beautiful. I love the title A kind of hush. I too enjoy the quietness of January after the madness that is Christmas. I will be trying out this dish very soon. Erica Julson - January 19, 2013 - 2:41 pm
mmm pho is my favorite! Love your addition of all those greens. Congratulations on having such an exciting and productive year. Just remember to schedule in some relaxing breaks for yourself as well! Wayne - January 22, 2013 - 12:41 am
“I love the quiet of January. It’s a month made for celebrating the quiet things: snow, grey skies, root vegetables, long-cooked soups and braises and roasted things.” – I don’t think I could have captured the mood of January any better. (I’ve even saved it in my Quotesome collection :) – http://www.quoteso.me/quotes/224834) It’s cold out but I think I’ll venture out in search of a nice bowl of pho for dinner tonight :D Jenn - January 24, 2013 - 6:32 am
hi, Kimberley - January 24, 2013 - 10:55 am
Jenn, Of course you could try. But not knowing how much broth would be absorbed by the noodles, it’s hard to predict how it will affect the outcome of the soup. I did that once, and learned the hard way – there was no broth left after the pasta was cooked. So I can’t really recommend that. You’re free to experiment all you like; just don’t hold me responsible for the results. :) Katie - February 6, 2013 - 9:43 pm
Do you ever make this with rice noodles instead of the brown rice spaghetti? Would you need to soak the rice noodles before adding them to the broth? Michael Brooks Jr. - February 10, 2013 - 8:59 am
I made this last night and couldn’t of been happier. What a great recipe! Have you made anything else like this? Thank you for the inspiration. taue - February 12, 2013 - 3:54 pm
WOW! This broth is amazing. The combination of anise, coriander, garlic, and ginger was incredible. I made all kinds of substitutions based on the veggies I had on hand (including delicious mizuna greens), but the broth stole the show. It’s the kind of broth one would make a huge batch of and then freeze to have on hard for delicious and effortless week night soup bases… Or reconstituting dried mushrooms? (Also, it seems like a great clean-out-the-fridge dumping ground for various veggies and proteins that need to get used up!) Thank you for this post! This will be an instant go-to in my repertoire. Ileana - February 16, 2013 - 5:37 am
Beautiful writing and photographs as well as a very interesting recipe that I will try. Gourmet Creations - February 28, 2013 - 7:11 am
I love this healthy soup! Gourmet Creations - March 24, 2013 - 4:34 pm
Healthy & delicious! returning {home} | Kimberly Taylor Images - January 29, 2013 - 7:03 am
[...] sort of in love with noodles these [...] Is there a “best” way to eat? « salt, dogs, and duct tape - February 11, 2013 - 9:08 pm
[...] a bowl of Pho. Noodles, tofu, cilantro, a spicy broth that warms you to the core. Here’s an easy recipe that we [...]
January 1, 2013
 I was delighted to shoot Bon Appetit Food Lover’s Cleanse for a second year this December. (This year with the tremendous help of Stacy Ladenburger – thank you!) The two-week menu plan is fantastic. It’s creative, vibrant, wholesome, interesting and produce-centric with some meat and fish – kind of how I like to eat all... by Kimberley show hide 29 comments Michelle - January 1, 2013 - 3:34 pm
These look stellar!! Nicole | Eat This Poem - January 1, 2013 - 3:52 pm
I had a pretty decadent December, and can’t wait to try a few of these recipes very, very soon. Lovely shots! ileana - January 1, 2013 - 4:07 pm
Gorgeous! Rachel - January 1, 2013 - 4:14 pm
These all look simply delicious – I will be making myself a bowl of that chilli! alison - January 1, 2013 - 4:17 pm
Beautiful! Laura - January 1, 2013 - 4:24 pm
Love these! And love BA’s food lover’s cleanse in general. Realistic approach + tastiness + colorful, gorgeous photos = healthy peeps in 2013! Bravo, lady. Sam @ The Second Lunch - January 1, 2013 - 4:35 pm
This photoshoot is delightful – love all of these (and the smoothie shot as well)! Hope you are having a wonderful first day of the year, Kimberley! Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - January 1, 2013 - 5:12 pm
Cleanse or not I want this! Kay - January 1, 2013 - 5:21 pm
I love this! I can honestly say this is the only cleanse I’ve ever been tempted to participate in. I’ll at least be popping in for healthy recipe ideas! Kelsey - January 1, 2013 - 5:36 pm
Beautiful! Happy New Year! xo Brian @ A Thought For Food - January 1, 2013 - 5:55 pm
Each dish looks so wonderful! Wishing you a very happy 2013! Ashley - January 1, 2013 - 6:08 pm
Wow! Always beautiful photos. What a great project to have worked on. Congrats!! The blueberry oatmeal shot is my fav. Happy New Year! <3 Kasey - January 1, 2013 - 8:42 pm
Happy New Year, Kimberley! I was excited to see your photos when I checked out this year’s cleanse. Some really unique and tasty-sounding recipes in there! I hope your year is starting off right and hope to see you sometime soon! x la domestique - January 1, 2013 - 9:27 pm
I am so ready to stop eating cookies and get back to a produce-packed healthy way of eating. Your photos are refreshing and I’m definitely looking to those recipes for some inspiration. Happy New Year! sreebindu - January 2, 2013 - 12:32 am
yummy like always :). wishing you a happie and gorgeous newyear ahead sophie - January 2, 2013 - 10:21 am
I just came across your blog and LOVE it. The food looks delicious. I will definitely be trying some of the recipes. xx NicoleD - January 2, 2013 - 10:55 am
I’m so happy you did this, again! The photos are captivating and I love the concept these healthy options after the holidays. Nicely done! lynda - January 2, 2013 - 12:07 pm
I am so inspired. i can’t wait to get started. I may not be able to eat everything on the list, but will work my way around it. This is so much better than any cleanse I had in mind. Thank you. Kathryn - January 3, 2013 - 2:18 am
I loved this plan last year and I’m really excited to see your gorgeous photographs again – everything looks so vibrant and delicious! Happy new year Kimberley, I hope that 2013 brings you everything you could want and more. sara - January 3, 2013 - 8:49 pm
so awesome. can’t wait to check it out. you are quite fit for the job of all that produce. Stacy - January 4, 2013 - 1:51 pm
Thanks for the shout-out, lady! I had such fun working on this with you. Congrats on the beautiful end product. Happiest new year to you. xo The Healthy Apple - January 5, 2013 - 7:22 pm
Congrats; this is amazing!!! Happy New Year! Kathryne - January 6, 2013 - 1:20 pm
Beautiful work, Kimberley! Iris - January 8, 2013 - 8:59 am
Yes, loooove the food lover cleanse! I did it for a week last year and will be doing it again for a week this month. The food was so delicious and nutritious. I should just compile all the recipes from the 3 years and make them my go-to meals for everyday clean eating :) Kelly - January 23, 2013 - 5:26 pm
So funny! I totally tweeted about this article saying it was the only kind of ‘cleanse’ I could handle. Gourmet Creations - February 27, 2013 - 2:46 pm
Looks delicious! Edward - March 22, 2013 - 10:45 am
Even-though it is the end of March right now. This is something I will try for a few days and see how it feels to “cleanse” myself this way. Gourmet Creations - April 15, 2013 - 5:27 pm
THIS LOOKS HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS! Gourmet Creations - May 6, 2013 - 5:50 pm
LOVE THIS!
September 19, 2012
 One of the greatest takeaways from my time in Montana is how crazy lucky I am to have such an abundance of produce available here in northern California. My last week there, I stayed in a little detached cabin on a small property in the Bitterroot valley, hunkered down for a week of projects. The... by Kimberley show hide 29 comments Erin - September 19, 2012 - 1:54 pm
This dish is gorgeous and I love the comfort level of fall with the flavors of summer! Lori - September 19, 2012 - 2:04 pm
This looks like its going to be tonight’s dinner! Thanks do much! Lori - September 19, 2012 - 2:04 pm
This looks like its going to be tonight’s dinner! Thanks so much! Christina - September 19, 2012 - 2:07 pm
I just had a discussion with my local farmer, I asked him to never stop producing tomatoes, make them last through the winter! All he did was laugh. Produce definitely isn’t the same after it’s been shipped and sitting in crates through thousands of miles. Nicole - September 19, 2012 - 2:07 pm
I like the phrase “vegetal riches.” Looks delicious as well :) kickpleat - September 19, 2012 - 2:52 pm
Gorgeous! I had a similar lunch yesterday – polenta topped with sauteed sun gold tomatoes, but this looks so much lovelier. And yes, I agree, italian mashed potatoes, it is. Ashlae - September 19, 2012 - 3:38 pm
I’ve (gasp!) never had polenta. But you’ve convinced me, I’ve got to try it :) Loving the shot of the raspberries – so pretty. Katherine Sacks - September 19, 2012 - 5:47 pm
It’s settled, I’m crashing your summer trip next year and coming along! I love goats! Beautiful pictures as always and the creamy polenta looks perfect for this cool fall evening! thelittleloaf - September 19, 2012 - 11:25 pm
I adore wet polenta – it’s so creamy and comforting. Love how you’ve combined it with tomatoes and those lovely fresh podded beans. Think I might try it with some borlotti I got from the market yesterday. Lovely! la domestique - September 20, 2012 - 12:25 am
I like the combination of creamy polenta and tart cherry tomatoes and how cute is Mr. (or Mrs?) goat?! Kathryn - September 20, 2012 - 2:12 am
What a lovely combination of summer and autumn both in flavours and textures, just beautiful. thecitygourmand - September 20, 2012 - 5:32 am
That looks a lovely Autumnal dish, I shall save it! Erin - September 20, 2012 - 12:45 pm
We ate creamy polenta this week, too. I used stone ground corn meal and baked ours in the oven. Spoonfuls of fresh tomato sauce made it just right for a September night with a little chill in the air. I love this time of year. NicoleD - September 20, 2012 - 12:53 pm
You really know how to balance the line between summer and fall! I can’t wait to make polenta, again. and topping it with late summer produce is a brilliant idea. charlotte au chocolat - September 20, 2012 - 1:06 pm
That little, detached cottage surrounded by chickens and goats and raspberries sounds dreamy! And yes, California has it made with its yearlong abundance of produce. Enjoy it! ;) Elizabeth - September 20, 2012 - 6:35 pm
Sounds like such a nice time away in the wild. Whenever I get out of my city, I’m always so taken with the plain old oxygen in natural places. As produce goes, It’s the fresh citrus I envy most. We always embrace citrus season, but knowing it’s all from Florida or California, it just isn’t the same. Brian @ A Thought For Food - September 21, 2012 - 9:11 am
Thanks for rubbing it in… damn you West Coasters and your amazing produce. We have good stuff too, of course, but it disappears so quickly! Loving this polenta recipe! Looks marvelous! sarah - September 21, 2012 - 2:42 pm
Beautiful. I had a bad experience with polenta, but you’ve convinced me to give it another try. And I do envy your produce. Minneapolis is freezing 7 months of the year. Maybe it’s time to move? :) Kasey - September 21, 2012 - 5:32 pm
We really are lucky to live in such a bountiful place. I’m a big fan of ‘bowl food’ as Sara from Sprouted Kitchen would say – and this is definitely my kind of bowl food. Heather M - September 23, 2012 - 11:31 am
Ha, so true about the produce! I can’t remember who said it, maybe it was in Blood Bones and Butter, but someone was talking about how when people talk about eating locally, they are thinking of California. Some parts of the country, eating locally would mean meals devoid of many kinds of produce that we are used to just having all the time. I just shop at my local co-op these days, and while they emphasize local produce, they actually sent out an email last winter to address all the comments they get about Why isn’t there a better variety of produce? Of course it’s because they are trying to keep it local. and people truly didn’t realize the limited things that are being grown at certain times of year. The amazing thing is that this is in the fertile Skagit Valley in washington state so it’s not like we’re not in a major agricultural climate! Anyway, I can forego those tomatoes in the winter, but I’m not giving up avocado! We don’t grow any up here, so I’ll just have to sacrifice somewhere else. :-) MikeVFMK - September 23, 2012 - 7:53 pm
I am envious of your year-round amazing produce. But here in Toronto I’ve come to appreciate four distinct seasons and four distant growing seasons. As for this dish, it’s vibrant and beautiful. And I hate to admit I’ve never had polenta before but I’m willing to give it a try. Ashley - September 24, 2012 - 7:36 am
OH, oh, oh my word does this sound fantastic. And that first photo is stunning. The lighting is perfect! A perfect end of summer dish! Ashley @ Sensibly Gourmet - September 24, 2012 - 1:21 pm
I wish I could find beautiful beans like that here in Aspen, the recipe looks delicious! Carrian@ohsweetbasil - September 25, 2012 - 6:19 pm
I was just wondering what I should do with my tomatoes, this looks so good! Kathryne - September 25, 2012 - 8:26 pm
I love how you get away to work on projects, Kimberley. And this polenta? Yum. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com - September 26, 2012 - 10:34 pm
Everything about this dish screams summer with beautiful bounty! molly - October 2, 2012 - 8:26 am
What a magnificent end of summer/first of fall feast. I see this on our table, very soon… Miscellany - Happyolks - September 25, 2012 - 11:42 am
[...] Yes. Yum. Creamy Polenta, Cherry Tomatoes, and Shell Beans. [...] Polenta with cannellini beans, caramelized onions, and blushed cherry tomatoes | life is like a dumpling - January 31, 2013 - 5:56 am
[...] Inspired by The Year in Food [...]  If you had asked me three weeks ago what I thought about rock climbing, I would’ve likely answered, Eh, not for me. It looks hard – hard and scary and unfun. Then I found myself in the company of a bunch of climbers for a couple of weeks. It felt cultish, their specialized language and... by Kimberley show hide 23 comments Jacqui - June 27, 2012 - 7:54 pm
I’ve always been a bit intimidated by rock climbing too. But you’re making it sound like I really should try! Lovely sandwich too! sarah - June 27, 2012 - 7:56 pm
I have such a hard time leaving my comfort zones. Good for you for stepping out – it’s not easy to do. And this sandwich looks so comforting – I usually turn to grilled cheese, too. :) Stephanie - June 27, 2012 - 8:21 pm
That vista is truly amazing! Stacy - June 27, 2012 - 8:49 pm
You point out something so wonderful here — life can be quite grand in AND out of our comfort zones. I think that having both is, in fact, key; each makes the other better. And good for you for climbing! Looks like you were doing it in the midst of splendor, too. la domestique - June 27, 2012 - 8:50 pm
Way to go trying something new! Rock climbing does look hard and unfun, but maybe someday I’ll try it. :) On the other hand, the grilled cheese looks fab and I will gladly give it a go soon. Happy summer! Amy - June 28, 2012 - 4:21 am
I am jealous of your rock climbing adventure! I love climbing (although I am at an extreme beginner level) and I can’t wait for the next time I get to go. Allison - June 28, 2012 - 5:26 am
I’ve always wanted to give rock climbing a try, but I am a little afraid about how my body will react to the heights and adrenaline. But I also find, like you, that usually when I step out of my comfort zone, I actually enjoy the experience. Melanie - June 28, 2012 - 6:14 am
That is so true what you say about your body not believing your safe, even though you know you’re harnessed in. I’ve only tried rock climbing once–at an indoor wall–but it was surprisingly fun and exhilarating. I might have to give it another try. Melanie - June 28, 2012 - 6:14 am
ooops “you’re safe” not “your” I hate that:) SG - June 28, 2012 - 7:47 am
R E P E L L I N G ! that is all i remember of my 9th grade rock climbing trip. I wish we had that grilled cheese to eat after. Erin - June 28, 2012 - 8:24 am
I’m finding more and more that stepping out of my comfort zone leads to feeling happier and finding new loves I would have never found before (rock climbing is on that list-that location looks gorgeous!) NicoleD - June 28, 2012 - 12:24 pm
Oh, wow, good for you! I could maybe do it knowing that beautiful grilled cheese was waiting for me. Riley - June 28, 2012 - 1:24 pm
Wow that looks scary! I’ll take the sandwich while everyone else climbs! Brian @ A Thought For Food - June 28, 2012 - 5:07 pm
I have a fear of heights… but I have had moments where I have gone hiking and, at some point, get so scared, that the fear then turns into euphoria and I feel that high that everyone talks about. Still can’t get me to go rock climbing… Just saying that I understand the feeling and am thrilled that you got to experience this. Lynda - June 28, 2012 - 5:24 pm
You go, girl. I’ll stick with that mighty pretty grilled cheese. Renee - June 28, 2012 - 8:08 pm
I’m not at all vertically inclined (fear of heights and all that) but you make it look very cool. Way to go! Grilled cheese is more my style, and this one looks awesome. I like the sounds of your new series :) Hannah - June 28, 2012 - 8:19 pm
love the shots of the rocks and the river – and love the way you contrasted the rugged and stark images with the bright cheery tomatoes and grilled cheese. Definitely reinforces the comfort versus challenge :) Also love the idea of grilled sandwiches on the road – we tend towards cold sandwiches, but this proves that it doesn’t take much more to make them warm. Thanks for the vicarious adventure ~ Kristen - June 28, 2012 - 8:30 pm
Kimberly, I follow you here and on Etsy. So exciting to see you were in my neck of the woods! I grew up in Bend, isn’t Smith Rocks amazing?! Beautiful. Kathryn - June 29, 2012 - 2:20 pm
I think I need to step out of my comfort zone more, this is such an inspirational post. Katie - July 2, 2012 - 11:36 pm
Those are beautiful pictures! Good for you for challenging yourself to give it a try. The grilled cheese looks amazing as well. I love the idea of using cherry tomatoes. Plus arugula and smoked gouda? Yum! Elisabeth Ryan - July 12, 2012 - 1:58 pm
Smith rocks is so awesome! I’ve been there camping several times, but I’ve never climbed. Catherine - April 22, 2013 - 8:49 am
This looks so delicious! If you’re a big fan of grilled cheese, check out La Brea Bakery’s Grilled Cheese Reunion. Share your grilled cheese story for the chance to win a trip home. labreabakery.com/grilledcheesereunion just dream already « Chipper Things - July 9, 2012 - 5:00 am
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