We would love to introduce our new family of chickens - Curry, Soup, Kung Pao and Butterfly (yes, as in “butterflied”) and Oreo, for dessert. My daughter is quite creative with our culinary angle on naming the flock…
This Traveler’s Tales title by Brian David Bruns chronicles the author’s crazy year working for a cruise line and living aboard ship. Following his heart and going where most Americans fear to tread, Brun suffers through a brutal training period to follow his love interest who works for the same ship line.
An inside peek [...]
A healthy, unbelievably flavorful and different salad, quick and easy for a weekday night dinner or lunch! Absolutely fantastic!
Type: Salad
Serve With: Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Preheat pan with 1/2 tbsp olive oil on medium heat.
2. Start small pot of water with salt in to a boil [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
When the weather turns chill and you’re looking for something to warm you from the inside out, a good braised dish is the perfect choice. Today was that day. We woke this morning with snow on the ground and a bitter chill in the air that really didn’t get a whole lot beter as the day went on, though it was hard to notice the cold weather with the aroma…
Hmmph! While dear, sweet, thin Jenny talks about making homemade pizza (see below and it looks dee-licious by the way), there’s the above pizza topped with french fries, sliced corn dogs, popcorn chicken and Doritos from the sadly humorous This is Why You’re Fat web site. Their motto: “Where dreams become heart attacks.” Sadder still, [...]
Recently, I shared some photos of our new backyard chicken coop. We designed it after talking with lots of 4H families who raise poultry - taking into consideration many of their horror stories about predators and pests. Here are a few tips that you might want to incorporate into your own coop design.
Consider using Hardware [...]
A hungry horde of twelve sat down on Tuesday afternoon to a table teeming with platters of color creations from Suzanne Goin’s Sunday Suppers At Lucques.
An alumna of Chez Panisse and owner of acclaimed Lucques restaurant in LA, Goin subscribes to the Alice Water mantra of simple food and pure ingredients. Her recipes reflect an [...]
This is hearty, fabulously delicious, easy to make, and very impressive! It’s well worth the wait… You’ll crave this stew over and over again!
Type: Soup
Serve With: Fresh, crusty bread or rice and topped with freshly chopped parsley
Prep Time: 17 min
Cook Time: 2 - 3.5 hrs total
Yield: 1 large stock pot full, serves 4-6 people
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Wash [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
That’s not a typo…LOL
There is a restaurant in St. Catharines, Ontario called “Itt’s Thai“!
My mother and sister wanted Thai, but didn’t feel like driving from the Pen Center (a mall in St. Kitt’s) over to Spicy Thai and heard there was one over on Hartzel Rd.
They told me it was super clean and very nice [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
I must admit…when I order Pizza in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I usually resort to Pizza Hut - I love their crust.
If I’m looking for cheap, Little Caesar’s has the $5 Hot N’ Ready - then you “doctor it up” at home yourself!
I was craving pizza the other night and wanted to order Pizza Hut…However, they [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
We love to make this in our Dutch oven: 1 pound cooked bratwurst or knackwurst -- cut into chunks 2 medium potatoes -- peeled and coarsely diced 1/2
I’ve always been a huge fruit fan, but lately I seem to crave fruit as much almost as much as I do chocolate. The recipe below will make even the most reluctant fruit eater rethink the error of his or her ways. Be sure to begin preparations in plenty of time, as the fruit [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent
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I love the coconut chicken soup from Spicy Thai in St. Catharines, Ontario. Since I loved it so much, my husband adapted a recipe that we can now make at home and it’s sooooo good! Yum! Thanks Babe!
Type: Soup
Serve With: Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Yield: 6 bowls
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Pour all [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
Naked in the kitchen? Yes, I know that’s not sanitary… (Although it does remind me college ornithology field trip where one guy cooked only in an apron - but that is another story…) I don’t mean naked, in the sense of missing clothing. Naked - as in pure, as nature intended - and in this [...]
Kitchen Collection may have more Paula Deen products than Paula Deen does. I’ve just been browsing their website, making note of everything I MUST have and half of them feature the Goddess of Southern Cooking’s name.
One of the things I’m most giddy about is the Paula Deen Red Speckled Porcelain Nonstick 11 Inch [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent
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This is a St. Lucy’s “eye pie.” St. Lucy is the patron Saint of eye ailments and blindness and even though her Feast Day is December 13, the pies appear on St. Joseph’s altars (yesterday was St. Joseph’s Day) because she is a Sicilian Saint. The ancestors of Sicilian immigrants who settled in New Orleans [...]
: Mississippi Songbird's Cooking Blog This used to be my Watkins Cooking blog , but since I no longer sell Watkins , It is now my recipe blog . I hope you enjoy it . About Me Mississippi Songbird I'm Stephanie Jackson , a Mom of two wife of an OTR trucker Insurance Rep . I sell things on . E-Bay View my complete profile My Other Blogs Mississippi Songbird Some other Neat Cooking Blogs Cooking With Nancy Cookin Mimi Mom In a Blog Directory My Wooden Spoon Diane's Recipe Blog Random Thoughts KC's Cafe Chop,Mix,Stir Diane's Recipe Blog The Recipe Box What a crock Heaven In Belgium Angela's Kitchen The Crockpot Lady Family Corner Overwhelmed With Joy The Apron Queen Blog Archive 2009 2 March 2 Chicken Fajita Casserole by Old El Paso Favorite . Easter Cookies 2008 87 November 4 Potato Cheese Soup Favorite Ingredients Friday . Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Slow Cooker Thurs . Paula Deen's Corn Casserole Favorite Ingredients . Chicken n Dumplings Slow-Cooker Thursday October 6 Pinecone Cheese Ball Turkey Potpie Autumn Harvest Stew Slow Cooker Thursday Sweet Potato Pie Honey Almond Biscotti Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes September 6 Snickerdoodles Caramel Apple Biscuit Pops Crescent Chicken
Cooking Tip:
If ever you try to search for banana extract in the stores, it’s not an easy product to find.
So, if you are in need of banana flavoring, without using mushed up bananas, and want it in liquid form, use banana liqueur…
It’s delicious! If you’re using it for baking, the alcohol will evaporate, leaving you [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
Parents Magazine listed What’s Cooking as a great source for Kids Cooking Gear! Their article featured “Whiskie” a whimsical whisk designed for little hands. The handle is shaped like an egg, and is hard to resist, even for adult chefs!
If you would like to purchase Whiskie (or any other adorable kids cooking tools, for [...]
We just love the cheery spirit of St. Patty’s day… lucky clovers, parades, lots of green sweaters, leprechauns and rosy faces from beer-drinking.
Beyond the joyous celebrations worldwide, St. Patty’s also day marks the official beginning of Spring. We’re excited to once again see shades of green popping up everywhere – from glorious asparagus spears to [...]
If there is one food associated with Irish cuisine, it’s the ubiquitous Irish stew. Love it or hate it, it’s Ireland in a dish. Every Irish family has their own distinct recipe and every Irish child will probably tell you that his Mam makes the best Irish stew there ever was, though she would probably say that her Ma made a better one.
Irish stew is also known as stobhach…
My grandfather died last week and the emotions and recovery have consumed me more than I could have imagined. While I have been physically gone from the blogging world for awhile, I have been assembling a long list of blog topics to write about in the next few weeks. So, let’s get back at it…
In [...]
Bakeware Essentials
Anyone with experience in the kitchen can tell the difference between a good meal and a great meal. While we can all agree that the right amount of ingredients plays an integral role in our food’s taste, it’s important to know that the quality of dinnerware and bakeware that we choose to use can [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent
No related articles.If you really want to enjoy a delicious Dutch oven meal, you have to try this delicious Dutch oven beef in wine. Simply superb! (Excellent when made in a Dutch oven, great in your trusty crock pot too. Give it a try - you can thank me later.)
I love brown rice and the fact that it’s healthy for us, but it can be bland if you don’t know how to ‘doctor’ it up! So, I love to add interesting and flavorful ingredients to kick up the flavor! This is a great recipe!
* Tip: To make this a complete meal in itself, add [...]The How To Cook Blog
Jambalaya Recipe using chicken and Andouille sausage from Real Restaurant Recipes casserole recipes collection.: Mississippi Songbird's Cooking Blog This used to be my Watkins Cooking blog , but since I no longer sell Watkins , It is now my recipe blog . I hope you enjoy it . About Me Mississippi Songbird I'm Stephanie Jackson , a Mom of two wife of an OTR trucker Insurance Rep . I sell things on . E-Bay View my complete profile My Other Blogs Mississippi Songbird Some other Neat Cooking Blogs Cooking With Nancy Cookin Mimi Mom In a Blog Directory My Wooden Spoon Diane's Recipe Blog Random Thoughts KC's Cafe Chop,Mix,Stir Diane's Recipe Blog The Recipe Box What a crock Heaven In Belgium Angela's Kitchen The Crockpot Lady Family Corner Overwhelmed With Joy The Apron Queen Blog Archive 2009 2 March 2 Chicken Fajita Casserole by Old El Paso Favorite . Easter Cookies 2008 87 November 4 Potato Cheese Soup Favorite Ingredients Friday . Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Slow Cooker Thurs . Paula Deen's Corn Casserole Favorite Ingredients . Chicken n Dumplings Slow-Cooker Thursday October 6 Pinecone Cheese Ball Turkey Potpie Autumn Harvest Stew Slow Cooker Thursday Sweet Potato Pie Honey Almond Biscotti Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes September 6 Snickerdoodles Caramel Apple Biscuit Pops Crescent Chicken
Carrot Cupcakes with Sour Cream Frosting
This recipe makes 24 cupcakes!
2 -1/4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup HP Hood Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups grated carrots
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375˚F. Line 24 muffin [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent
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For the recent PTC Cookbook Club lunch, we ventured across the Pacific to the islands of Hawaii. Having grown up in Hawaii, I brought in a collection of my favorite islander cookbooks - weathered, spiral bound compilations I’ve garnered over the years - typically put together by an organization like a high school, the Hawaiian [...]
If you’re looking for an alternative to a nice hot bowl of chili on a cool evening (or better yet, a hot summer’s evening) you might want to consider using something other than beef as the main ingredient. In this case, I chose the American bison, or Buffalo, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I’ve actually been dying to try it since I found that I could purchase…
When it’s raining - pouring outside - it’s time to stay in and make some warm, homemade Chai Tea at home!
Find out how I prefer my Chai and how to properly brew loose leaf black tea. 5 minutes only for steeping or it will turn bitter.
Check out my video made today:
This is a real treat [...]Post from: The How To Cook Blog
Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Baked Sausage and Creamy White Cheddar Grits by Joi on March 9, 2009 Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound breakfast or bulk sausage spicy flavor preferred 1 large red bell pepper , ribs and seeds removed and chopped 2½ cups cold water 1 cup milk 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cooking grits 1 2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon dried thyme 6 ounces white sharp Cheddar cheese , shredded , DIVIDED 2 large eggs well beaten Peach mango fruit salsa 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF . Spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking . spray 2. In a large heavy nonstick skillet , cook sausage over medium heat , breaking up sausage into small pieces . Cook until no longer pink . Drain on clean paper . towels 3. Drain all but 1 2 to 1 teaspoon of pan drippings . Add red peppers to skillet and cook until . soft 4. In a separate heavy saucepan , bring water , milk and salt to a boil . Slowly stir in grits . Immediately reduce heat and cook , stirring constantly , until slightly thickened , about 7 . minutes 5. Add mustard , thyme and 1 cup cheese , stirring until cheese melts . Cool slightly and fold in sausage and red pepper .
Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Recipe for Sausage Burritos by Joi on March 10, 2009 1 pound breakfast or bulk sausage 1 cup chopped sweet onion 1 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper 8 large eggs 1 4 cold water 1 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 8 8-inch flour tortillas , warmed 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 1 to 1½ cups chunky salsa , optional 1. In a large heavy nonstick skillet , cook sausage over medium heat , breaking sausage into small pieces . Cook until no longer pink . Drain well on clean paper towels . Keep sausage . warm 2. Drain all but 1 2 to 1 teaspoon of pan drippings . Add onion and bell pepper to skillet and cook until vegetables are soft . Wipe skillet clean . Keep vegetables . warm 3. In a mixing bowl , combine eggs , water and pepper . Spray skillet with cooking spray . Over medium heat , add egg mixture stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are scrambled and set . Keep . warm 4. Layer 1 3 cup sausage down center of each warm tortilla , leaving 1-inch border at ends . Top each with equal amounts of vegetables , scrambled eggs and . cheese 5. Fold bottom edge up over
Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Baked Sausage And Veggie Omelet by Joi on March 10, 2009 1 pound breakfast sausage 1 cup chopped button mushrooms , stems removed and cleaned 1 cup chopped green onions 3 4 cup seeded and diced roma tomatoes 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil 8 large eggs well beaten 1 cup milk 1 4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper Nonstick cooking spray Extra chopped roma tomatoes for garnish 1. Preheat oven to . 350ºF 2. In a large heavy nonstick skillet , over medium heat , cook sausage , breaking sausage into small pieces . Cook until no longer pink . Remove from skillet and drain sausage on clean paper . towels 3. Drain all but 1 2 to1 teaspoon pan drippings from skillet . Sauté mushrooms and onions in skillet just until vegetables are soft . Allow to cool . slightly 4. Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray . Layer sausage , mushrooms , onions , tomato and basil into . dish 5. In a mixing bowl , whip together eggs , milk , salt and pepper . Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture but do not stir . together 6. Bake , uncovered , in a preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until eggs* 1 lb uncooked pasta * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 1/2 cup chopped red onion (or white) * 1 lb boneless skinless chicken
Egon Ronay suggests that Gordon Ramsay should behave more like Escoffier, the celebrated chef who penned Le Guide Culinaire. Unfortunately, there seems to be some areas he forgot o address:
In a letter today to the Guardian Egon Ronay compares Gordon Ramsay unfavourably to César Ritz (1850-1918), the best-known inn-keeper in history and Auguste … [visit site to read more]
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The stormy weather may not indicate it, but Spring officially arrives this weekend. Spring is an exciting time of year for us at Parties That Cook, when we get to invent new menus that incorporate freshly available Spring ingredients.
Yesterday, we took the day off for a Spring recipe testing session in the kitchen. Executive Chef [...]
St Patricks Day recipes include Irish recipes, green food, or leprechaun's bringing luck. However you celebrate it, it is a day to have fun, wear green and pretend your Irish (even if you're not).Think you have to avoid fast food restaurants if you’re trying to lose weight? Adam Clatsoff would disagree with you, he lost 100 pounds eating at fast food chains.
“I dieted myself to about 400 pounds. You know, you lose, you gain, and I suddenly realized I had to have a life change,” explained Adam Clatsoff.
The life change for Clatsoff was turning to fast food for most of his…