Dec. 23—GLASTONBURY — Some restaurants focus on tradition; family recipes that have been handed down over generations. Then there are those that aim to shirk tradition and break the norms, creating a ...

This recipe makes four servings. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Stir in the chili flakes, ginger and garlic, then cook for 1 minute. Add the onion and peanuts and continue ...

As Kathy Denisiewicz’s Spicy Green Bean marked its 21st birthday in January, it seemed fitting that its new location sports a full bar. Her quirky restaurant got its start as an Old Wethersfield deli ...

A decade ago chef Kathy Denisiewicz took her Wethersfield catering business up the road to Glastonbury and opened a casual hole-in-the-wall BYOB. The Spicy Green Bean built a cult following with its ...

This spicy Greek vegetable dish is traditionally served at room temperature with thick slices of crusty bread. Or, you can serve it warm, garnished generously with feta cheese. Heat the oil in a large ...

This easy, Thai-inspired chicken stir-fry makes good use of two favorite summer farmers market finds, basil and chili peppers. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS) My kitchen garden is often a ...

This recipe explains how shredded green papaya is mixed with a spicy and tangy dressing. The salad is light, refreshing, and ...

Serves 2 to 3 as main dish, 4 as a side. Note: Gochujang, a Korean hot pepper paste, gives these green beans their savory-sweet spiciness. This dish works well as either a main dish with rice, or as a ...

These aren't the bland green beans you ate as a child - this recipe pumps life into them with garlic, spice and a little sweetness. Blanch green beans for 2 minutes. In a bowl combine garlic, ...

My kitchen garden is often a hit or miss proposition, depending on how hungry the fat (and happy) groundhog who lives under my shed is on any given day or week. But I almost always can count on ...