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Linguine with Garlic, Prawns and Spinach

posted July 13, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

My hubby is away on business in Singapore for a week and I hate it when he has to go away but its part of his job. He hates having to leave too but with his job he gets to fly first class all over the world, stay at 5 star hotels and wines and dines (read full article)

Dairy Free Peach Pudding {giveaway}

posted July 13, 2010 in Family Fresh Cooking

Dairy Free Summer Peach Pudding about 4 servings NOTES Your peach pudding will last a few days in the fridge. You can prepare it the day before a party or event This pudding is bet served ice cold. Shop for ingredients at the Family Fresh Cooking Ama (read full article)

Cheeseburger Pie Lightened

posted July 13, 2010 in Pots and Plots

It’s not what you’d call gourmet.  It’s definitely not really pretty.   This is more along the lines of a classic Mom meal, ranking up there with tuna casserole and spaghetti.  Easy and basic, this classic was introduced by Bisqu (read full article)

The real deal on Saag

posted July 13, 2010 in Apricosa

If you were to ask me what my favorite Indian dish is, I think I'd have to go with saag every time.  Saag, a dish of slow-cooked greens that often gets chunks of paneer cheese mixed in, is an absolutely delicious concoction.  I love the (read full article)

Mmmmm, chocolate “milk”

posted July 13, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Who loves chocolate milk?  I do, but it is so high in not only calories but also added sugar.  I was so excited when I found this at the grocery this week:  Hood Calorie Countdown reduced fat chocolate “dairy beverage.”  It tastes gre (read full article)

The World of Mushrooms

posted July 12, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

I know, everyone doesn't like mushrooms. But you should! Full of vitamins and "good stuff" and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Here is a link to Mushroom Recipes. There are literally hundreds of recipes at this source. At least take a look and (read full article)

Mango Salsa

posted July 12, 2010 in Pots and Plots

After the peach and red pepper salsa I made last week, my daily grilled cheese at lunch seemed positively naked with nothing else on it.  So this week I went a bit more tropical and made up a version with mango.  I have always adored mango salsa, e (read full article)

Play The Kiwi Game: Hopefully New Zealand Is Closer Than A Dream Away.

posted July 12, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

This Kiwi wannabe is burstin’ at the seams with excitement over ZESPRI’s Kiwi A-Go-Go Bloggers’ Contest.  The possibility of winning a Trip for 4 to New Zealand put me over the edge.  Inspired by the true stars of the contest (Kiwi and (read full article)

Chicken Cacciatore

posted July 11, 2010 in Goddess of Cooking

Chicken Cacciatore is an old world dish that means "hunters style." It was a dish that was prepared for the well-to-do family during the Renaissance as they were the only ones who could afford poultry and the sport of hunting. Traditionally it's a s (read full article)

Summer Prawn Curry with Coconut and Lime

posted July 10, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

Here is a really great recipe by Sophie Dahl from this month’s Waitrose magazine. This curry really caught my eye with its wonderful combo of flavours and juicy king prawns. I’m a big fan of Thai curries and this is the first prawn one I’ve mad (read full article)

Retake Homemade: Thai Chicken Stir Fry

posted July 10, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Admit it.  You have a secret love affair with the greasy and overpriced takeout from your local Chinese or Thai place.  It’s okay, we all do.  But unless you’re one of the rare folks who order everything steamed and off the diet menu ( (read full article)

Chicken Parmesan

posted July 10, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

I am trying to eat more of a mediterranean diet so we have been eating a lot more fish lately.  Since Bernie said he would like a break from trying new recipes, we had chicken tonight.  This recipes is one of my creations, or as Bernie said, a R (read full article)

Chicken, Courgette and Lemon Pasta

posted July 08, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

Yesterday during one of my regular visits around the blogs I love to frequent, I came across this amazing looking recipe on Lucie’s blog; Cooking at Marystow (a gorgeous blog, which is a must visit). It was love at first sight and even more so beca (read full article)

Summer Salmon with Zingy Pesto and Veggies

posted July 08, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

I’ve been doing really well on my healthy eating and am feeling a lot better for it, less bloated, less irritable and generally a lot happier. It also helps that in summer you tend to want to eat lighter meals and salads have been playing a bit par (read full article)

Chicken and Peach Pepper Salsa Quesedillas

posted July 06, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Part of the many dishes I made with last week’s Peach and Red Pepper Salsa was a straight up basic quesedilla.  It was a classic “use what you have in the fridge” sort of dinner that took advantage of the leftover shredded chicken (read full article)

Coconut Oat Crusted Chicken Nuggets {Two Pomegranate Dipping Sauces}

posted July 06, 2010 in Family Fresh Cooking

Coconut Oat Crusted Chicken Nuggets {Two Pomegranate Dipping Sauces} about 8 servings NOTES Your sauces will last a few days in the fridge. You can prepare them the day before. Shop for ingredients at the Family Fresh Cooking Amazon Store As always, (read full article)

Perfect and Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies

posted July 06, 2010 in Taste

I love cookies and am always testing "low fat" or "light" cookie recipes. A while ago (I cannot remember how long ago...sometime in the last year...) I saw a recipe in Cooking Light that raved about a perfect, chewy, chocolate chip cookie that wasn't (read full article)

Three Berry Wheat Muffin

posted July 06, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

My  very first muffin, adapted from How Sweet It Is with a little twist! It's not that perfect since I only baked it in an ordinary oven toaster, but the taste is good! I lessen the sugar and added more berries. 1 1/2 cup wheat flour1/4 cup suga (read full article)

Yummy Cookies

posted July 06, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

So my family never has done anything special for the fourth of July.  My husband’s family, however, always gets together and this year we had a cookout and a pool party.  I wanted to make something new to bring to the cookout, so I tried out (read full article)

Peach and Strawberry Cobbler

posted July 06, 2010 in Taste

I love cobblers, especially in the summer when berries and peaches are in season.  Cooking Light magazine did a feature on various cobbler recipes last month.  I used their Peach and Blueberry Cobbler recipe as a model for the cobbler I mad (read full article)

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