I LOVE french fries, but I don’t like the idea of cooking them in a pool of oil splattering all over my kitchen, much less the thought of having a pool of hot oil on my stove top when my toddler is around. This is…
Mushroom Ceviche
Ceviche is more commonly known as a seafood dish, marinated in citrus juice. This is prepared in the same way, except you use mushrooms. We have a winning recipe here!
Corn Fritters
As usual, I bought too many vegetables and had an overstock of corn in my fridge. I wondered if I should try to make “atol” with it?… mmm, no. Cornbread? Nah, didn’t feel like baking. I found this recipe and seemed easy enough, and I…
Blueberry Crumble Muffins
After running a poll, you decided that we had to bake muffins with some fresh blueberries that we had around. The Blueberry Crumble Muffins came out wonderful!
Vietnamese Banana Cake
When using bananas in baking, there has to be more that banana bread or muffins! I searched… and searched. Finally, I stumbled onto a great blog: Almost Bourdain, that sadly will not continue to post new recipes, and found this one. I think it’s a…
Father’s Day 2011!
Dad’s big day is just around the corner. We have recipes that he’s sure to love, so gather the kids and get cooking!
Cooking with Kids: Painted Toast
This is a project kids with love to make. It’s an art and cooking activity that involves painting white bread slices with food coloring mixed in milk, then toast ’em! It’s a great idea for Father’s Day to surprise Dad with special designs or messages…
Mixed Berries Pie
I love pies… Berries are in season, and after browsing for recipes left and right to be able to use the strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries that I had available (I love berries!) I decided to go with a pie. This is a no-hassle worry…
Grilled Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary, Orange and Lemon
Basting the chicken with lemon juice while it’s grilling gives it a tangy taste, and the orange juice adds a touch of sweetness. For the marinade, steeping the rosemary and thyme in hot water intensifies the flavor of the herbs. This is a perfect recipe…