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Ten Large Peppers
After these 10 large green peppers were placed on my countertop the song/book "Five Little Pumpkins" quickly came to mind. It's the song that young children learn during the month of October. For younger tots th (read full article)
DinnerInDisguise: Pan Seared Chicken with Orzo Salad
Pan Seared Chicken with Orzo Salad Tonight’s dinner was actually in two parts. I made the Orzo salad the night before and the chicken breast was cooked tonight. Orzo Salad Original Recipe by Giada DiLaurentiis 1/2 lb Orzo 1/2 cup Crumbled Fet (read full article)
Chicken Teriyaki
Another one of my family’s favorite dishes is Chicken Teriyaki. Ingredients for Brine: 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 tablespoon mirin 4-6 skin-on filleted (boneless) chicken thighs Ingredients for (read full article)
EASY BEEF BRISKET
Ingredients 1 beef brisket, (4-5 pounds) trimmed of most of the fat 1 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14 oz.) can beef broth Directions Mix soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic and beef broth together in a medium&n (read full article)
KOREAN BEEF & SOUR COLESLAW LETTUCE WRAPS
This is exactly the kind of food that I grew up with. I remember fondly my Grandmother wrapping beef, Korean hot pepper paste, and rice in a neatly folded lettuce cup and handing it over to me to eat. She knew that my little hands wouldn't be able t (read full article)
Packaging
I've had a lot of questions about containers and baggies for freezing and what kind do I use? I use both containers and baggies. It depends on what I'm freezing and if there are any containers available. Containers: I've tried different types (read full article)
Japanese Kasutera (Castella), Strawberry Shortcake
School is out! I look forward to this time of year, I get to spend more time with the kids, no schedules, time is our own or is it? Matt (my son) completed his last exam yesterday and the celebration began, hooting and hollering, hands flaying ou (read full article)
Bourbon-Barbecued Rib-Eye Steaks
I really love our new grill. You will probably notice that the past couple posts, and many posts to come, are dedicated to grilling. I recently purchased Weber's Real Grilling cookbook. It's really awesome. The book has tons of tips for people new to (read full article)
soft polenta with grilled vegetables
soft polenta with grilled vegetablesi love simple summer dinners. it is the best part of the summer - fire up the grill and throw some vegetables on and voila you have dinner.i also love adding a simple grain or pasta to the dish to make it feel comp (read full article)
Strawberry Banana Bread, Yum!
In the past I’ve mentioned that Bananas are not a favorite fruit of mine. Well, that certainly is in the past. Yes, every day I do savor the sweet taste of a potassium filled Banana, because it is healthy. But somehow there usually is one remaining (read full article)
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 skinned chicken breast halves, 6 ounces each Directions: Combine first five ingredients in a large ziploc bag and add chick (read full article)
Baked Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Vanilla Vinaigrette
Strawberries and cream is a classic combination for dessert - but it also works for salad too!! The warm, creamy and tangy goat cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet and tart flavors of the strawberries. Since making this Strawberry Vinegar&n (read full article)
Fajita Chicken with Chile Cheese Rice
Houseguests - Part 2As promised, here is the next installment of "Houseguests" (not to be confused with Housewives - this is a G rated website). Fajita Chicken with Chile Cheese Rice fits all the requirements for "houseguest" worthy (read full article)
Egg Sense 2010
As you have probably already guessed by some of my previous posts, I’m a collector of kitchen hints and tips…and it always excites me when I find more of them to share with you. The other day, I was cleaning out a closet and found a no (read full article)
ROASTED CHICKPEAS
Ingredients2 (15 oz.) cans chickpeas 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon cuminDash of cayenne pepperDash of ground black pepperDirectionsPreheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse and drain chickpeas; dry well on paper towels.&nb (read full article)
Lazy Man's Stir Fry - Sesame Hoisin Chicken, Shitakes and Broccoli
I heart this dish. It takes me back to exotic evenings out to dinner at our local chinese restaurant when I was little. It was on one of these special occasions that I was first introduced to Moo Shu Pork and more importantly to that sweet and rich A (read full article)
Party on Earth Day, Like it’s My Birthday….
I LOVE Earth Day ~ Not just because we get super cool stuff at work and get a fun catered Whole Foods Lunch, but, because, it’s one day a year that everyone has a chance to think about just ONE THING they can do to be GREENER. (read full article)
Banana Crumb Muffins
Red, yellow, salmon & white tulips and the yellow daffodils are blooming in our front cut-outs. White Viburnum blossoms line our street. The Peonies have buds! What a great sight to behold as I look through our front bow window while munching on (read full article)
Ranch Grilled Chicken Tacos
This recipe is a combination of three ideas. 1. First of all, a finishing sauce created by Chris over at “Nibble Me This” caught my eye. He simply combined sour cream and a fajita marinade to create a sauce to drizzle over his faj (read full article)
rosemary thyme marinade
It's getting to be grilling season. What could be tastier than a nicely marinated piece of meat? The enormous shelf full of ready made marinades at the grocery store is stocked with expensive, overprocessed products. Making your own (read full article)



