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…
Perfect Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips
This pound cake loaf gets its lift from the thorough beating of the butter and sugar (a full eight minutes) and eggs, instead of leavenings such as baking powder or baking soda. This cake is perfect for a picnic or day out. After the cake…
Shaved Asparagus Pizza
We love pizza, and the one who usually does the magic with it is Jake. I rarely cook pizza because honestly, his pizzas rock. I spotted this recipe over at Annie’s Eats and Tasty Kitchen. Asparagus are in season and this was the perfect Friday…
Almond Crusted Fish Fillets
This is a variation of the classic bread crumb crusted fish fillet. You can try if with chicken as well, only if you will swap the recipe to use chicken, then you need to add an extra step. Coat your chicken breast fillet in an…
Foodies Freebie: June 2011 Desktop Calendar
Our desktop for this month are mangoes. The mango originated in Southeast Asia where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow…