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I love to cook. Ask anyone—that's what they'll tell you. I thought I'd take the opportunity to share new recipes as I test them, plus I'll list some favorites. Also, I intend to include miscellaneous writings, mostly for my own amusement.
This was a quickly-put-together mixture that didn't really follow any of the 5 or so recipes which I have in my recipe archives. It still turned out lovely. We put it on the Tomato Rolls and the Impossibly Squashed Pie.Black Olive Tapanade1 can black (read full article)
This turns out sorta like a quiche, but there's no dry crumbly crust on the bottom, which is what a lot of people object to with your typical quiche. I served this with some yummy olive tapanade, the recipe for which will be posted tomorrow... Imposs (read full article)
More cheese would weigh it down...Puff Pastry Squashed TartI didn't use a recipe for this, I just kinda threw it together last minute. There's not a lot to it, but it was very tasty and I really cannot offer suggestions to improve upon it. One could (read full article)
Useful Tools: Pastry RollerUse this to assist you with fitting crusts into pie and tart pans.It is never easy to get a pie crust "just right," and I wouldn't blame you for buying a pre-made one at the grocery store. But if you have your heart set on (read full article)
These are similar to my low-carb tuna bites, but I made them in a regular-sized muffin tin, instead of the mini muffin tin. Salmon-Cheese Patties w/ Ricotta on Top1 can salmon, drained & cleaned2 eggs 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded (I really (read full article)
This was "leftovers night" and also included "whatever can be found in the pantry." I used a pizza crust mix, a can of salmon, and some leftovers that were in the fridge...Savory Tarts (because Casey wouldn't let me call them "Pizza")1 box Jiffy pizz (read full article)
I made these a while ago, but just didn't get around to posting the recipe...Bacon-Wrapped Snausages1 pkg. (1 lb.) Lit'l Smokies1 pkg. (1 lb.) bacon brown sugartoothpicks Slice bacon in half; separate individual slices.Wrap a snausage in half of the (read full article)
I found this recipe online at Food Network when I was looking for something low carb which contained ham and cheese. It turned out AMAZING!Ham & Cheese Roulade Roulade:5 T. unsalted butter6 T. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan1 1/4 (read full article)
This begins the low carb diet.* (You're welcome, Amy!) Today I have a representation of the first round of tasty items created using one of a dieter's best friends: the mini muffin pan. Tuna Egg and Cheese Bites 1 can tuna 1 egg 1/2 c. cheese, (read full article)
Sorry I don't have a photo of the finished product, but this was another dinner we shared with our friends nextdoor, and I neglected to take my digital camera along. Oops.Salmon Meatloaf 2 cans pink salmon, drained and cleaned2 eggs1/4 c. sour cream (read full article)
I consider this a masterpiece. And I'm not sure which photo has more visual impact...I think this one has nice primary color effect, but the impression of size is lost here, whereas sitting in my hand, it just looks so cute and tasty you wanna pop it (read full article)
I got this recipe from my friend (and neighbor) Julie Spaghetti. It's super easy and yet tastes fabulous. Thanks, Jules! Artichoke-Parmesan Dip2 cans artichoke hearts, drained 2 c. grated Parmesan 2 c. light mayo 2 T. lemon juice If your artichoke he (read full article)
This is a fun item for a party. Rather than doing the round loaf of bread with spinach dip like everyone else does, you know I had to come up with something creative. This is easy and versatile. Create your own new concept! Christmas Tree Bread Bow (read full article)
I typically prefer to make my own tortilla chips just by baking cut up flour tortillas. That way, I know they are not loaded with fat and oils, and they taste much fresher. I will still buy bagged chips if I have a lot of things to do getting ready f (read full article)
Why are deviled eggs so good?! These didn't last very long. Deviled Eggs 1 dozen hard boiled eggs 1 to 2 T. mayo 1 t. yellow mustard salt paprika for garnish Slice eggs in half.Scoop yolks out into a small mixing bowl; mash with a fork.Add mayo, mus (read full article)
This is another one of my spur-of-the-moment innovations. I used the same crust as in the "Savory Meat Strudel" and stuffed it with some of my favorite breakfast ingredients (eggs, cheese, and lobster). It turned out very yummy, especially with a das (read full article)
These were actually our dinner one night last week. I had intended on making something else as a main course, but it just never happened, and the mushrooms were so good, we ate most of them. I think the leftovers were only in the fridge until breakfa (read full article)
Oysters Rockefeller Appetizer Bites1 can (22 oz.) oysters, drained1 egg, beaten1 c. fresh spinach, chopped1/3 c. Parmesan2 T. feta cheese1/4 c. bread crumbsdash of garlic powderSet oysters aside, mix all other ingredients well. Spoon into wells of mi (read full article)
This is a favorite snack of ours. It's very simple. Maybe "burnt cheese puddle" does not sound appetizing to you, but that's basically what it is. :) Burnt Cheese PuddleTake a string cheese stick out of its package and tear it in half. (You can cut i (read full article)
Portobello Pizzas4 large Portobello mushroom caps1 jar/can pizza sauce2 c. mozzarella cheesegarlic powdersaltHeat oven to 375˚.Rinse mushroom caps, and remove dark gills from underside. I scrape them out with a spoon—if left in, these can make the (read full article)
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