Lemon Chiffon Ring CakeAfter rainy days and rainy nights in Auckland,New Zealand... well a little bit of sun shone brightly again this morning. And I knew it was the perfect time to bake something! I've got a feeling of Bake to Celebrate! Let me tel (read full article)

Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"I baked this cake this morning-And it will be my surprise for afternoon tea for J.-He was asking me for -"tea cake"- since last weekend. So this morning I woke up early-before he woke up-and (read full article)

Bethenny's Molten Chocolate Cupcakes

I am a huge fan of Bethenny Frankel (I love the The Real Housewives of New York City and Bethenny Getting Married) and I recently started following her on Twitter.  Every day someone tweets her about how they tried one of her recipes and it was (read full article)

GRILLED CHICKEN GYROS

Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup balsamic vinager 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 large pi (read full article)

TZATZIKI SAUCE

Ingredients 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon Greek se (read full article)

Insalata di riso

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when even the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obviou (read full article)

Summer Squash Salad with Dill Sauce

recipe from Rene Oswald Ingredients: Salad: 3 yellow squash (about 2 lb.) 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water for 15 minutes 10 sun-dried olives, pitted 2 ears of corn, kernels removed from cob 1/2 lb. lettuce or spinach leaves Delicious Di (read full article)

Fruit Cocktail

I hope you all like my dad’s cool fruit cocktail, with a creamy twist! He makes this in the summer time, usually when we have a BBQ or eat al fresco. It can be modified to suit different tastes but I recommend this recipe! It has evolved over (read full article)

BBQ Tequila Pork Roast Recipe

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic crushed plus 1 sliced thinly 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 lemon juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp cilantro 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup salsa Preparation Mix all (read full article)

Marinade Beef and Eggplant(牛肉と焼き茄子のマリネ)

☆Marinade Beef and Eggplant(牛肉と焼き茄子のマリネ) ☆ Ingredients: ☆ 4 fillets beef tight ☆ 6 eggplant ☆ 2 branch coriander ☆ 1 tbsp sesame ☆ 2 tbsp sesame oil ☆ 2 tbsp rice vinegar ☆ 1/2 tsp lemon juice ☆ salt Directio (read full article)

Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milk Fish)

 Cooking Ingredients:1 big bangus (milkfish)3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 onion chopped2 tomatoes, diced1 egg1/4 cup lemon juice1 small carrot, finely chopped1/4 cup soy sauce4 tablespoons of cooking oilham, finely choppedraisinscooked peassalt a (read full article)

"Sterling Cooper and You” How to Throw a 1960s Mad Men Inspired Party

We have the great pleasure of introducing a very special guest contributor.  Embodying the perfect mix of class, savvy & sass, Auntie Carrie's Speakeasy offers a spot-on perspective about entertaining.  Read on to enjoy he (read full article)

Cucumber-Tomato Salad, Pot Roast Seitan, Cornbread, and Green Bean Pepper Salad

With the exception of the quick salad I whipped up, all of these recipes came from the Passionate Vegetarian, a cookbook that is seriously undervalued in my kitchen, considering how much it has to offer.  I wasn’t a huge fan of the green beans (read full article)

Blueberry Cardamom Cheesecake

beautiful recipe and photo from Sweetly Raw Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup walnuts 2/3 cup pitted, packed dates Filling: 3 cups blueberries 1 1/2 cups cashews 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (start wit (read full article)

Donna Hay’s Quick and Easy Iced Butter Cake

The wedding has passed, my family has returned home and I can honestly say I can’t remember when I felt this exhausted.  I loved having my family here, they have only been gone a couple of days and I miss them so much already.  I haven’ (read full article)

Garbanzo Bean Salad

First of all I wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful thoughts and prayers you have sent our way during this difficult time. It has really meant a lot to us. We have been so busy lately with house and family issues that we haven’t re (read full article)

Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Pie

I noticed at the market this week the summer produce is slowly starting to dwindle. I sighed a little when it hit me: cherry season is really, truly over. Happily, several bags of cherries wait safely in my (read full article)

Let's Talk Strategy: Step Away from the Chips Challenge

Do you have a game plan for Monday's challenge? Let's start with listing which processed foods we're going to avoid. I'm giving  up cookies, chips, other snacks, most dairy and fast food. I eat Greek yogurt, salmon in a pouch, frozen seafood (read full article)

Poached Salmon

Poached Salmon 2 (4 oz. ea.) salmon filets 1 1/2 c. vegetable (or chicken) broth 1 t. dried minced onion flakes seasonings: salt, chives, dill, oregano, 1 bay leaf, paprika In a large skillet, simmer onion and seasonings in broth for about 10-15 minu (read full article)

5 Days of Veggies: Avocado

It's Day 4 of our 5 Days of Veggies series - having fun yet? Today's featured veggie is technically another fruit that tends to be used as a vegetable, but we won't tell if you don't. So check out our easy avocado tips and recipes below!Selection: Ch (read full article)