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Ten Large Peppers

posted August 16, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

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

posted July 27, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

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

posted July 23, 2010 in Yummy-as-can-be

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

posted July 23, 2010 in Let's Dish

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

posted July 13, 2010 in Food Tastes Yummy

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

posted June 29, 2010 in Leftovers On Purpose

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

posted June 29, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

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

posted June 25, 2010 in Cheese Curd in Paradise

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

posted June 21, 2010 in Picky Cook

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!

posted June 20, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

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

posted June 08, 2010 in Maryland Meals

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

posted June 04, 2010 in A Communal Table

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

posted May 20, 2010 in A Communal Table

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

posted April 29, 2010 in Food For Thought

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

posted April 29, 2010 in Let's Dish

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

posted April 26, 2010 in The Meat and Potatoes Foodie

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….

posted April 23, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

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

posted April 21, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

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

posted April 16, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

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

posted April 13, 2010 in mangiandobene

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)

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