In talking with someone recently about Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook, they made the comment, ‘what makes her qualified to write a cookbook?’ It’s a fair question, since she is a well known actress, is very talented and has her own singing chops …and now we find out that she can cook, too?! Is that really fair?!…
Month: June 2011
Rhubarb Crisp
There are just some times of the year that you feel that you cannot get everything done. That there is so much to do and so much to be excited about and OH MY GOD…there’s so much to do. Holidays bring that out in a lot of people and I have to say that I’m…
Home Made Strawberry Ice Cream
There is nothing like home made ice cream. Until about a month ago, I would not have been able to tell you the difference. I recently purchased an ice cream maker for the house and what a difference that makes. Besides the fact that I know all the ingredients that are going into my food,…
Sesame Ginger Chicken Shish Kebabs
Kebabs have always been a fun way to cook your whole meal in one shot. It involves simply the time to chop the food, marinate, skewer and grill. It wasn’t until I did a little digging that I found out just how old this tradition is and that almost every culture in the world has…
Banana Bread
As I’ve mentioned before, I do not like wasting…especially not food. Maybe it’s how I was raised or that it just seems like a bad way to manage money when you throw food away. Combine that personality trait with the banana’s going bad in my kitchen and you get Banana Bread. Unlike others, I do…
Shallot Herb Butter Roll
I know that I said this week was going to be dedicated to grilling and all that fun, and although, this isn’t anything that is directly grilled, this is something that will instantly enhance any grilled meat to an almost professional level. And, it’s super simple! It’s a Shallot Herb Butter Roll…. First, pour about…
Grilled Vietnemese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce
I finally have made it out to grill and taken photos to post. Now, I admit, I have grilled quite a few times this year already, but it’s been a lot of the standard – burgers, brats, hot dogs, veggie packs with potatoes, onions, bell peppers…the usual. Here is something new and fun. It is…
Rosemary Lemon Martini
Some days are longer than others and for those days, there are these…. Rosemary Lemon Martini’s Whether entering guests and enjoying your evening to yourself, a nice flavorful martini can put the class back into your evening and the swagger back in your step. Although you may not be James Bond, you can make this…
Grilled Mozzarella Bread
Here’s an easy side dish or appetizer Eric created when we were grilling out the other day. It couldn’t hurt that this involves bread and cheese…so, really, what could go wrong. It is really delicious with the creamy fresh mozzarella, herbs and spices infused in the oils and the crunch at the bottom of the…
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Current Objective: No More Wasting – Start using all the food in my pantry and fridge and be creative at the same time! I have started accumulating random foods over the last year…using some for various experiments and some because of sales at the grocery store. And I don’t know if it’s because the sun…
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