Have you ever tried to re-create a dish you had while eating out? I have definitely tried; some were successful some not so much. I do make a mean Crab Rangoon and I love making Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings. There is a recipe from my favorite local restaurant that I order every time we go that eludes me; Lemongrass Chicken with a Caramel Sauce served … Continue reading Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
I had a cooking class last week where we made 3 different chicken dishes. We made Harvest Roasted Chicken, Skillet Chicken and Chicken Cordon Bleu. I had blogged a few weeks ago about the Chicken Cordon Bleu it was a huge hit as I knew it would be the white wine sauce is just that awesome!!! I … Continue reading Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Last weekend a girlfriends’ mother asked “would you like this magazine (all recipes) I won’t be making anything out of it” I generally grocery shop on Sunday’s; I take a look at my supermarket flyer, ask the guys what they might like and have a tentative weeks’ worth of meals planned before I head out. I am pretty lucky that my family are willing to try … Continue reading Lasagna throw down
I am just as guilty as the next for steering clear of everything green growing up! I was brought up in the era of having to sit at the table until my plate was cleared. I see good and bad in this approach. I still feel the need to finish my plate, which is bad for your waist line; good for making you try food … Continue reading Not easy being green – why do veggies get such a bad rap
I mentioned last week I would talk a little about how I cook with red wine. I don’t recall ever using red wine for anything that didn’t have some sort of beef product. I frequently use red wine to make a delicious au jus, just brown the beef and deglaze the pan with red wine, some crushed garlic. Boil down till half add some salt … Continue reading Cooking with Red Wine
Since we are only going to be 7 for Christmas dinner this year I purchased a 10lb boneless Rib Eye Roast. My son wanted me to pick up the 14 pounder. He loves leftovers; I think he will have PLENTY of leftovers. I had to recently replace my leave in meat thermometer as the one I had was possessed; it worked perfectly fine the first … Continue reading Christmas Boneless Rib Eye Roast Beef
I think as you start to truly enjoy the taste of food you tend to want more flavor, you want and think everyone should flavor all that they cook with at the very least salt and pepper. I have found my one true food obsession and it is with garlic. There are very few dinner items that I make that do not involve garlic in … Continue reading My Obsession with Garlic
