Tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Patrick, known in the U.S. as Saint Patrick’s Day. Many Americans will celebrate with corned beef and cabbage. Bob and I enjoy cabbage throughout the year. I realize many people do not. If this is the case for you, then perhaps your cabbage has been overcooked. I rememberContinue reading “Don’t Overcook the Cabbage”
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Chocolate Cake!!!
That got your attention didn’t it? Today is National Chocolate Cake Day. It is also my birthday, so I get two pieces, right? A few days ago I mentioned ways to celebrate a birthday without food. You can still have a wonderful day. However, if you really want cake but live with dietary restrictions thereContinue reading “Chocolate Cake!!!”
Non-Alcholic Party Beverages
Can you still have fun on New Year’s Eve without alcohol? You bet. This year consider serving non-alcoholic beverages at you holiday party. Make a Baby Bellini by starting with two ounces of peach nectar in a champagne flute. Fill with sparkling white grape juice, sparkling apple juice, or seltzer. For a Pomegranate Fizz beginContinue reading “Non-Alcholic Party Beverages”
Help with Thanksgiving Cooking Questions
Not sure how long to thaw the turkey? Can’t tell if a turkey is gluten free? Have a pumpkin or cranberry question? Need to know how long you can let the Thanksgiving feast safely sit out on the table? We’ve all had those questions. But don’t worry, there is help. The following are hotline numbersContinue reading “Help with Thanksgiving Cooking Questions”
Celebrate Homemade Bread Day!
I love to cook. But what I love most are the stories of cooking in the family kitchen, eating at the family table, and sharing food with friends and strangers. Bob says the smell of fresh baked bread makes a house a home. When his mother made bread it was served with hot cocoa to dipContinue reading “Celebrate Homemade Bread Day!”
It’s National Deviled Egg Day!
There are many different ways of making deviled eggs and people have definite personal preferences. At my house the filling is moist (I use an olive oil based mayo), tart (we add vinegar) and bright yellow (lots of mustard). Our garnish of choice is paprika sprinkled over the top. Your preference might be sliced olive,Continue reading “It’s National Deviled Egg Day!”
The First Pot of Chili
One of our favorite ways to welcome Fall is with the first pot of Chili of the year. This is one of my favorites. I call it Genie’s Slow Cooker Veggie Chilli. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 onion chopped 2 carrots peeled and sliced thin 1/2 cup lentils 1/2 cup dry garbanzo beans (chick peas) soaked overnightContinue reading “The First Pot of Chili”
Time to Kill the Fatted Pumpkin
Every year around this time I go through the autumn tradition I call killing the fatted pumpkin. This is when I cook wonderful fresh pie pumpkins and freeze the puree for the rest of the year. Cooking fresh pumpkin is easy: 1. Choose a nice orange pie pumpkin. 2. Cut pumpkin in half. 3. Scoop outContinue reading “Time to Kill the Fatted Pumpkin”
October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
What do you put on your popcorn? Me? I like these — not all at once of course! cinnamon cayenne pepper salt substitute chili powder garlic powder dill I also like to spray my air popped corn with a little citrus juice (lemon and lime are my favorites), spray margarine, Braggs Liquid Aminos or even water. ItContinue reading “October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month”
Making Your Own Salad Dressing is Easy
We all know unhealthy ingredients slip into salad dressing, but you can make a simple vinaigrette at home. The formula is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. You may use olive oil, but any good vegetable oil will work, even flavored oils. Apple cider vinegar works, but I prefer balsamic or red wine vinegar. FlavoredContinue reading “Making Your Own Salad Dressing is Easy”
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