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Pain is Temporary. Accomplishment is Forever!

posted July 27, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Well the heat index was 101 when I got off work today but, gosh darn it, I was going to RUN! So I did – 3 miles in the blazing sun. It was just as you imagine it would be. Brutal. Insane. Stupid hot. But as I was pacing around my cool basement (read full article)

Coconut Prawns

posted May 26, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

I’m not gonna lie, when I first spotted these on the menu of the restaurant I used to work at, I was not intrigued. I simply did not like coconut. That however did not stop me from using them in my spiel whenever I visited a table. They were hot s (read full article)

Bread Crumb & Panko Oven Fried Burgers!!

posted May 25, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:2 ½ lbs. ground beef½ cup seasoned bread crumbs½ cup panko2 eggs1 cup parsley or cilantro – chopped4 cloves garlic – crushed & chopped1 slice bread – grated1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOlive oil for drizzlingPreheat Oven 350 (read full article)

Cheesy Spinach Casserole

posted May 08, 2010 in Are You Hungry?

My family always detested cooked spinach.  Cooked spinach always returned the common spinach objection, Eeeewwww it’s so slimy! I happen to think spinach is delicious both ways however serving dishes the family won't eat, while few, is not som (read full article)

Baked Chicken Parmesan

posted March 16, 2010 in Shosh\'s Yummy Food

We do lots of sleepovers here at our house with our nieces and nephews, and we let them pick out what we are going to have for dinner that night. Which can get quite interesting!! It’s funny to see how things have progressed as they have gotten (read full article)

Chicken Parmesan. Take Two. And Three.

posted March 15, 2010 in Eats & Everything.

Most times I don't mind making the same thingover and over again until the results are exactlyhow I want them, but this is getting frustrating.I want a more crispy breaded chicken breast in my Chicken Parmesan.Sounds simple. No?I pounded two chicken (read full article)

Okra and Corn Creole with Crispy Ranch Chicken

posted February 25, 2010 in Are You Hungry?

I buy frozen vegetables in the bulk sizes, usually from BJs, which don't get used in one, or sometimes even two meals. About every other week I prepare a dish that finishes the open bags of vegetables. Okra was on the list this week, alongside chicke (read full article)

Mangia Monday!

Welcome! I have tasty recipe today that can be used for more than just on meal! I like to serve it on a breakfast buffet - but the possibilities are endless! Enjoy!"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." -John Gunther"Vegetables are a must (read full article)

Super Eats for Super Bowl Sunday

posted February 01, 2010 in A BBQ Nation

  As Super Bowl Sunday quickly approaches, we are serving up some Bigger,badder, bolder recipes sure to keep your guests talking about your game day spread for weeks including Bacon Cheddar Beer Bites, Deep Fried Ribs, and Pulled Pork Lasagna.&n (read full article)

Baked Chicken Strips & Salsa Sauce

posted December 13, 2009 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:2 lbs. boneless chicken breast -sliced thin2 cups seasoned panko bread crumbs1 cup all-purpose flour – plus 1 tsp paprika3 eggs -beatenOlive oilGrated Romano cheeseSalsa Dipping Sauce:1-16oz. jar of your favorite salsa1 quart grape toma (read full article)

Recipe of the Week: Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs

posted November 11, 2009 in Two Kids (and a Mom) Cooking

Everybody knows that Thanksgiving dinner means turkey. Since I don’t have the kids on Thanksgiving day every year, and since I don’t want them to get all turkey-ed out, when we make our day after Thanksgiving meal, it usually includes tur (read full article)

White Burger – Cod for Dinner

posted October 30, 2009 in Carol Egbert

On a rainy autumn evening, a burger and fries and a favorite Hitchcock film is perfection.  The movie may be Rear Window, Dial M for Murder or The Man who Knew Too Much and the burger may be red meat, poultry or fish. Yep, a FISH burger! Made with (read full article)

Curried Chicken Tenders

posted September 24, 2009 in Life\'s Ambrosia

While at the grocery store earlier this week I noticed they were having a sale on chicken tenders so, not really knowing what I was going to do with them but thinking I could figure something out, I picked some up. When it came time to make them, I (read full article)

Lollipop Lollipop oh Chicken Lollipop

posted September 03, 2009 in A BBQ Nation

Continuing our march towards the end of Summer, today we are offering up a unique twist on traditional grilled chicken wings courtesy of Domenic Chiaromonte, an International Red Seal Chef and Executive Chef/co-owner at MATCH restaurant (read full article)

Putting the Sizzle in Your Seafood

posted May 29, 2009 in Seafood Facts

Sauteing, or light frying, is a method of cooking seafood that I find enjoyable, exciting and satisfying. It involves putting the seafood into a pan of hot oil that produces a instantaneous sizzle and gives the seafood a beautiful golden brown color (read full article)

Cajun Oven Fried Chicken

posted May 12, 2009 in Don\'t Forget Delicious!

Like just about everyone else, I love fried foods. They’re just so crispy, savory, and delicious! But I don’t love frying them.   Not only does it add loads of calories and fat that my hips really don’t need, but it always mak (read full article)

Cajun Oven Fried Chicken

posted May 12, 2009 in Don\'t Forget Delicious!

Like just about everyone else, I love fried foods. They’re just so crispy, savory, and delicious! But I don’t love frying them.   Not only does it add loads of calories and fat that my hips really don’t need, but it always mak (read full article)

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