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Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Here’s a pesto recipe that uses sun dried tomatoes instead of basil. It’s very easy and fast and you could have all the ingredients in your pantry. Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Serves 4 1 lb spaghetti ½ cup dried tomatoes in oil 6 Tbs pine nuts 1 clove garlic 2 T […]
Continue ReadingPeanut Butter, Banana & Bacon Sandwich – The Elvis
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977. I was 16 years old and I was in Berlin at the time. Don’t get out your calculators, I’m 52 years old! Several years ago, I taught a cooking class and the theme was A Culinary Tribute to Elvis. Boy, did we cook up some healthy stuff! Take your […]
Continue ReadingAmuse-Gueules au Roquefort (Roquefort Cheese Balls)
Happy 102nd Birthday! There are many wonderful tips in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Here are two that I love. Y0u should heed these rules, unless you would like to be vague beef-buyer! Raise a glass and toast the woman that changed the course of cooking in America. Overcooking A cardinal point in the […]
Continue ReadingBaked Zucchini & Caraway
Caraway, also known as Meridian Fennel or Persian Cumin, is a biennial herb with a fleshy root and slender, branched stems. There are many health benefits to eating caraway. * Caraway seeds are used to relieve indigestion, cold, cough, fever, throat infections, appetite loss and gall bladder problems. * The seeds strengthen the functions of […]
Continue ReadingBlistered Cherry Tomatoes
I usually roast my tomatoes in the oven, but here is another method that’s super quick and easy. You can serve these as a side dish for meat, chicken or fish. There’s something very rustic looking about them. I might even finish them with some balsamic glaze at the end. Blistered Cherry Tomatoes Serves 4 […]
Continue ReadingLiquid Hand Soap
I know this is a little “off topic”, but I thought I would share! I seemed to be constantly out buying liquid soap and I decided I would make my own. It was very easy and satisfying. It’s a slightly different consistency, but it works and I love the smell. You can choose any scent […]
Continue ReadingEscargots a la Bourguignonne
Escargot is a dish of cooked land snails, usually served as an appetizer in France and in French restaurants. Special snail tongs (for holding the shell) and snail forks (for extracting the meat) are also normally provided, and they are served on indented metal trays with places for 6 or 12 snails. I love escargots. […]
Continue ReadingMars Bar Cake
To celebrate the Curiosity landing on Mars, here is a delicious cake recipe. I made this for a Mars viewing party several years ago. Warning: It’s not exactly low calorie! Mars Bar Cake Serves 16 8 x 2.15 oz MILKY WAY® candy bars (aka Mars Bars in the UK) 1 cup butter 2 cups […]
Continue ReadingGround Chicken and Blue Cheese Burgers
I was watching an episode of Restaurant Impossible with Robert Irvine and he made these ground chicken burgers. I think it would be a great addition to your BBQ along with regular burgers. Ground Chicken and Blue Cheese Burgers Serves 4 Tarragon Aioli 1/2 cup mayo 1 Tbs roasted garlic puree 1 Tbs minced fresh […]
Continue ReadingChili and Tomato Relish
Perk up your sarnie! Sainsbury’s is my favorite UK super market. This recipe was in the latest Sainsbury’s Magazine. Perk up your sarnie with a spoonful of this spicy relish. It’s great served with barbecued meats and burgers, too. Chili and Tomato Relish 1 lb ripe tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and chopped 2 red chilies, […]
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