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As I started to write this post I realized that not everyone would be familiar with polenta, or realize that you could actually use it in a cake. Polenta, a ground cornmeal which can be white or yellow in color, has its origins in Italy. This humble “peasant” food has been a staple of Italian […]
As that collection of recipes last Friday hopefully conveyed, I love baking with berries. I love all kinds of berries, but if I have to pick a favorite berry, I would likely choose blueberries. And, one of my favorite uses for blueberries is muffins. Just to make these blueberry muffins even better, I used one of my favorite baking ingredients - sour cream. I love the texture and flavor that it
This fresh-tasting gnocchi dish is perfect for spring and summer when fresh herbs are readily available. Light, tender pillows of ricotta cheese are studded with finely chopped fresh herbs and the dish is dressed with a quick vibrant-tasting tomato sauce. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 te
“Show me a recipe with pecans, and I have to try it.” Attributing her own love of this American nut to the state of her birth-Georgia is the nation’s leader in growing pecans-and to the happy fact that her mother “hardly made a cookie, candy, or pan of Sunday dressing without them,” Kathleen Purvis loves Pecans. I am a big Pecan fan. Every recipe gets pecans substituted whenever wal
I saw a recipe for sprouted Mung beans on Kiran's blog and if you don't follow her blog you must, creative recipes, great photography and a fun personality. I have actually been meaning to sprout beans for the longest time, its fun to see them grow and they are super nutritious. Sprouted beans are a a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Folate, Copper and Mang
The second amazing lady I am featuring in this year's Veggie Girl Power Interview Series is Angela Liddon of the blog Oh She Glows. If you a fan of vegan recipe blogs I'm guessing you already know of Angela and her inspiring recipes, so get to know this talented lady a little more in my VGP interview!..Read more » This is a summary, images and full post available on HHL website!
To you mothers out there, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s day. This was the 2nd one I got to experience as a mom and it was just as wonderful as the first. Breakfast in bed. Lunch with my boys. Playing in the backyard with Kellan while Ryan planted the beautiful flowers he bought [...]
“When it comes to Filipino food, everything’s gotta be BIG.” Today, I’m kicking off a week-long food. curated. collaboration series with the fun folks at GoogaMooga!
When I’m in a pinch and need a side dish Quinoa always comes to mind. You can eat it plain, add some veggies, or cheese and it is always a winner. I love broccolini and quinoa so, I decided to combine the two for Broccolini Quinoa Pilaf. Broccolini Broccolini,baby broccoli, asparation and broccoli rabe…they are [...]
Vendakkai Puli kootu is a tangy, spicy side-dish that can be served as sides with rice. This dish can be prepared in a very few minutes and is fuss free too, you do not need any extra masalas, just some ingredients from your pantry will do hence will best suit a normal day menu. You can opt for making it either dry or saucy according to your wish. The flavors of cumin, gi
A few things have been happening around here lately. Spring-themed things. It started when Frank bought a pair of seersucker pants. I picked him up at a coffee shop on Friday after work, and felt an overwhelming desire to buy a big hat and find us some mint juleps. For the next week I put [...]The post Corkscrew Pasta with Asparagus and Crispy Bacon appeared first on Inquiring Chef.
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If you are following me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I changed my profile pic yesterday to this… I’m helping raise awareness of life-threatening food allergies by supporting FARE during Food Allergy Awareness Week! A few weeks ago, you read our story. Today, I’d like to...Click here to read more... » You May Also LikeHoly Cow, T
This fried rice recipe is a really great way to use up either some left over rice or any extra meat or poultry you may have lurking in the fridge. I made mine with chicken but you could easily substitute any protein source of your liking. This recipe is really easy to make and only take a few minutes to whip up. It tastes delicious while not being too salty or rich. I made mine [...]The post Qu
Happy Monday everyone. I hope that your Mother’s Day celebration was just what you wanted it to be. I enjoy a simple day of being gathered with my family. I have often said that simple can go a long way. … Continue reading →The post Crispy Roasted Baby Bok Choy appeared first on Nosh My Way.
With all the food safety issue that is pleading China – bird flu, dead pigs found in the river, sick pork meat, contaminated water and so on – eating has become no easy matter here. Many people have started given up on eating meat and of course are looking into some alternatives and some have …The post Vegeterian Tofu Meatballs appeared first on Expat Cucina.
Mmmmmm, wouldn’t you love a slice of this right now? I would! I Love key lime pie. That’s right, “Love” with a capital “L”. I have to tell you, I’ve tried several recipes, including more complicated and time-consuming ones, but not one has been better than this one. Call me shallow, but that’s my verdict [...]The post Key Lime Pie appeared first
(Disclaimer: I am working with Miracle-Gro for this project and was provided with samples and compensation-but all opinions are my own.) This season, Miracle-Gro wants to inspire everyone to get out and Gro something. There’s a way to incorporate “Gro-ing” into a myriad of different DIY projects-and you don’t have to be an avid gardener [...]
After such a long and dreary winter, spring seems like even more of a treat this year than usual. Spending time outdoors is nearly impossible to resist. It's a time of renewal. Everything is so fresh and lush. The sunshine warming and pleasing to the body, mind and eyes. The fresh foliage and exploding blossoms and spring flowers are still displaying much of their earliest glory and new delights
Join me this Wednesday for a Twitter party to celebrate National Egg Month! I am teaming up with the Teflon Brand to answer questions, post cooking tips and share recipes.
Cajun French: la moutarde (la moo-tard) – mustard Fresh Louisiana wild caught catfish – nothing like its sweet taste. We purchased catfish from Outlaw Katfish at the Red Stick Farmers Market and were ready for some of that sweetness. We wanted to try something different and our herb garden was calling us. Fresh tarragon [...]
When you're about to throw some food into a frying pan, you probably want a little oil in the pan, too. But what's the right oil to use? Flavor, of course, is a consideration. Sometimes you want to add the flavor of the oil to your dish. But sometimes you want the most neutral flavor you can find. Cost is a factor, too. If you're deep-frying a turkey, you probably don't want to use an artis
I'm sure many Malaysians already tried this sweet version preserved calamansi with salted sour plum drinks before. It's a very delicious drink. Or you may easily find the concentrated juices selling at some supermarket with reasonable price. However, I wish to make my own though. This preserved calamansi with salted sour plum drinks is best to take when heat wave hits. It helps to cure sore th
Before we get into Ellen Kanner’s lovely book, a quick note about the James Beard awards. My book didn’t win. While it would have been great, it also would have been a pretty huge surprise as a first time author. To be a finalist was an entirely sufficient thrill. My wife, Sarina, and I had ...
Braiding is a fancy way to present stuffed bread. To get this recipe started, I prepared the dough and let it rest for a few hours. Once it's ready to roll, the sides of the resulting long rectangle are cut into long strands, filled with tapenade (or your favorite filling) then the bread is tied into a two-strand braid. I used homemade tapenade made with kalamata olives, must
I happened to make this salmon chowder late one April afternoon, simply because that was the best time for me to cook, and I knew it could easily be reheated for dinner. About 4:30 my picky eater walked in the door, through the kitchen, and found his way to me, sitting at my desk. He [...]The post Salmon Chowder appeared first on The Gluten-Free Homemaker.Free Downloads: May 2013 Menu Plan and Gl
Header text goes here Header text goes here Like a little sweet heat? Years ago I bought a bottle of chipotle barbecue sauce at Costco that we literally ate straight from the bottle – until I read the nutrition label. Our beloved sauce was loaded with high fructose corn syrup (second on the list), not to mention a variety [...] Be the first to comment... Related Posts:Poached Wild Alask
Did all the moms out there have a great Mother’s Day? I know I did. My husband and kids treated me with a relaxing day that started with a delicious French toast and fresh fruit breakfast. The rest of the day was very low key and poolside, my favorite kind. I actually got a ton [...]
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Memorial Day weekend is all about grilling, meaning your weekend is likely to be filled with a whole lot of delicious burgers and other easy grilling recipes! Before you heat up the grill, read through this burger guide to explore ...
Ingredients: 2 Italian eggplants, thinly sliced 6 pitas, halved 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1/3 cup hummus for the Israeli salad: 2 tomatoes, cubed 1 English cucumber, cubed 1 small onion, cubed 3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley juice and zest of one lemon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss together the ingredients of the salad. Set aside. Heat a s
Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area. Welcome to My Bay Kitchen! Growing up in Baguio City, Philippines, I learned most of my cooking from my late mother, just watching her in the kitchen. She had no recipe books or cheat sheets, just the skills and knowledge gained from my grandmother and great grandmother. I […]
OMG HELLO FRIENDS!!!! OH HOW I’VE MISSED YOU! I’m so happy to finally say that, after a million boxes and a broken bookcase, I’m officially moved in to my new place. It was incredibly weird not cooking or baking for those last few weeks, and l will never eat Ramen or Easy Mac EVER AGAIN. … Read more
Breakfast, breakfast, what's on the table this morning? If you had been eating too much food lately and would like something light and fresh to start your morning, a plate of fresh fruit with some yogurt would be wonderful. If you also happen to have some shop-bought sponge cakes in the cupboard, just pop them in the oven for a few minutes to make them crunchy. Put them altogether on a plat
All the Good Cookies author: Gretchen Holt-Witt publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt photos: yes hardcover | 185 pages chapters/sections: the classic gotta-haves for a bake sale / seriously chocolate / everyone can have a cookie (allergy specific) / celebrate / make it fast / sensational cookies fun features: 100% of author proceeds from the purchase of this book go direc
I’ve eaten my share of delicious vegan cookies, but last week I baked a batch that just might have been the best ever! The cookies, which are dramatically large and perfect for bake sales, are from a book called Whole Grain Vegan Baking by Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes. It’s a recipe treasure trove for [...]
EverydayMaven™If you follow me on Instagram, you may remember about a month or so ago, I posted a photo of this Truffle Salt. Now, if you are not familiar, this stuff is not cheap – it can range from $22 (on Amazon) to $25 or more at Whole Foods Market or other specialty and gourmet... Read More » ... Read More »EverydayMaven™ Related Recipes: Black Bean Veggie Burgers S
Yesterday, while I was rearranging the spices in alphabetical order, Peter called out from the next room. “Jessie! It’s opening! Over here! Over HERE!” Since last year’s single passion fruit flower bloomed, I’ve anticipated the opening of our passion fruit plant’s DOZEN buds. That’s right: we’ve duodecupled our passion fruit crop. I expect a gross [.
Good morning, folks! My good bloggy friend Carrie from Frugal Foodie Mama is hosting a bake sale in order to raise donations for a friend of hers who has terminal breast cancer. Please find some info below and mark your calendars for May 18th and 19th so you can participate in this bake sale! I [...]
There’s a word game played during long car trips called “I’m Going on a Picnic …”. It’s also a drinking game played at parties. I’ve played both, though not... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
I give up. Why don’t YOU try to photograph a cheesesteak. The gooier and meltier the better, taste-wise, but the harder it is to photograph. Disclaimer: I do not live in Philly, nor have I ever actually had an authentic Philly cheesesteak. This is my version, based on a recipe by Julie of The Little [...]©2013 Love and Olive Oil
I say Frittata, you say... Frittata. Any way you say it, it’s a simple to make complete meal that makes sure that all of the yummy ingredients are proportionally distributed. (Pro rata as in the Latin adjective, meaning “in proportion”.)The Frittata has both Italian and Spanish origins (we’ll let them fight over the rights to that), but what you include really makes the dish. By definition, every
My beloved maternal grandmother Senta turned 93 last week. NINETY-THREE. The digits 9 and 3 bother feature in my current age as well, meaning I have known my dear grandma for 39 years in total. She gave birth and raised five children - 4 girls and 1 boy. Now, at the age of 93, her family consists of 5 kids, 11 grandkids, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She had to f
I have written about fusion before but I feel what we home chefs really attempt to do is merge a classic idea and put in an ethnic spin on... Read More »
As many of you know, I am a big fan of quinoa and I have been ever since I first tried it. You can use quinoa in surprisingly many ways and I have been enjoying experimenting with different ways of using it over the last few years. My next experiment was to use it as a replacement for breadcrumbs to get a crispy coating on chicken (or other things) that was inspired by the fact that when you b
Why speck wrapped potato croquettes? Why not! I love a potato croquette as much as the next guy (although probably not as much as Scotty who seriously loves them). But I'm not really a fan of deep frying as I always get nervous about how dangerous it can be. Also, there is always a healthier way to make something as tasty as deep fried food is without actually having to drop it in o
Introduction: This recipe post was going to be based on an amazing and stupendous array of fish from Port Philip Bay in Melbourne. You see, everything was set…two dads with a couple of days off from their respective family, glorious late Autumn weather, a ‘hot’ fishing spot on Portarlington pier, an esky (that’s a mammoth [...]
A sweet bread dough filled with cream cheese and cherries, "braided" and baked until it's golden brown, then finished with sweet icing drizzled prettily over the bread. Today's post is another wonderful recipe from the Red Star Yeast website. It's the second in a series of three posts that I've team up with Red Star to bake one of their recipes. I knew I'd love the recipe even before I made it.
the calendar says spring but the weather says fall. we seem to be having cooler mornings as if it were heading into fall. why just last night, they issued a frost warning for our area. if only our last frost date hadn't been a month ago, i might not have minded it so much. we have been working hard in the garden and beds have been filled with plants that cannot withstand su
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