It’s a potent concept that can strike those who least expect it. Yes, friends, it happened to my non-cooking, food loving husband on a recent business trip to New Orleans. He came home raving and craving the grilled oysters smothered in butter and cheese that he and his client slurped down together ...
My Decorated Masterpieces
I’m too impatient to enjoy piping and flooding sugar cookies alone. In fact, I find it tedious and virtually impossible. I know some of you feel differently and look at the art of cookie decorating as therapeutic. But for those of us with a shaky hand (especially after a few too many cups of coffee) ...
On Our Bookshelf December 2011
SEE MIX DRINK By Brian D. Murphy Here's another book on my holiday list for your party throwing friends. Think Cocktails for Dummies with this clever book to mixing drinks. With graphic and colorful illustrations, it's a breeze for anyone to mix the "worlds most popular" and festive cocktails. ...
On Our Bookshelf December 2011
Kitchen On Fire Mastering the Art of Cooking in 12 Weeks (or less) By Olivier Said and Chef MIKEC I like the premise of this book. It takes you back to the basics of understanding how to prepare and cook an endless number of foods, helping to free people from always having to use a recipe. ...
Slow and Steady Wins the Race (the latke making race) — GIVEAWAY
Suzy showed up for our latke cooking date yesterday in her old t-shirt and jeans, leaving her nice fleece zip up in the car so the distinct scent of canola oil wouldn’t have a comfy place to settle in. I also wore an old t-shirt and sweatpants, sure that I would need a change of clothes before I ...
Cocktail Crab Cakes
These crab cakes are a product of two friends with different perceptions, creating and compromising together. The result: a hint of many different tastes, which blend to enhance the fresh flavor of lump crab meat. Make them ahead of time and simply heat and serve to guests with a dollop of tartar ...
REVIEW — WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT MICROPLANE?
You know me! I’m a kitchen gadget addict. I’ll never turn down an opportunity to try new products that are designed to make my life easier in the kitchen. But there are some brands that just get it right. Microplane is one of those companies. I have yet to encounter a product made by Microplane ...
Imperfect Little Meatballs in My Kitchen Aid
If you can believe it, my friend Debbie and I started cooking and freezing hors d’oeuvres for the holidays and the clock hadn’t yet struck December. We usually make crab cakes, caramelized onion squares and lamb meatballs but this year we wanted to change things up a bit. So we consulted Cooks ...
Savory Garlic Double Stuffed Potatoes
These double stuffed potatoes are sinfully good. With Savory Garlic Philadelphia Cooking Cream as the secret ingredient, this side dish will be an instant favorite. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients6 Large Russet Baking Potatoes 3 tbsp. of butter 1/8 cup(s) of milk 1/2 ...
Alison Soup
I’ll make this one short and sweet. It stems from a comment my dear friend Jackie made the other day. She called to say I’d be proud of her because she’s been making an Alison Soup, one that doesn’t use a recipe and just results from what she had on hand. Jackie described the root vegetable soup ...