about me:
I have been cooking since I was three and putting dinner on the table since I was thirteen. I view food as a universal language. A few years ago I attended culinary school to earn my diploma in French Pastry Arts. I am a Graduate of L Academie de Cuisine. Well prepared food is a true joy of life.
favorite foods:
Seafood, fish, chicken, beef, pork chops, ham and bacon. Pasta is a biggie. Must haves are garden fresh fruits and vegetables. I adore frozen treats, French pastry, cakes, cookies, chocolate and pies. I do not care for hot, very spicy or extreme, unique foods. My palate is simple yet profound.
Cold Noodles with Tahini Sauce
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Cold noodles are very famous specially summer time. Here'a a very simple to make one!
Zesty Rice & Barley
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This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
FAST & EASY STEAK DINNER
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This is my "go to" meal when I am in a hurry! It is fast, easy and delicious!
The Taco Rack Ice Cream Taco
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The Taco Rack Ice Cream Taco is the most unique dessert option you could have! If you love the salty sweet taste of chocolate covered pretzels, this is for you!
Ham and Swiss Quiche
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I have loved quiche since I was a child, and now as an adult, I love it even more for it's versatility. You can make so many variations of quiche but this one is my favorite because of the classic flavors. Throw in any other additions that you would like, change up the cheese, or leave it the way it is. No matter what, your stomach will thank you.
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
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As a child, my favorite food was macaroni and cheese. I would eat it morning, day, and night (to my mother's dismay). The funny thing is, now my son does the same thing. Although it isn't the makings of a balanced diet, it sure is one tasty side dish, and is ok to eat every once in awhile. This simple recipe is incredibly cheesy and decadent, but takes little effort to prepare. So, next time your kids are craving some mac and cheese, put that blue box down, and try making this quick meal instead.
Reuben Wraps
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These simple wraps are a perfect change of pace from the normal sandwich. Creamy Thousand Island dressing and Gruyere cheese give it the Reuben flavor but since it is made with turkey, it is much healthier. Try it with some baked potato chips or a side salad, and you have a quick meal that is great tasting and great for you!
Margarita Steak with Orange Salsa
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This is a very festive recipe that will have your family in the mood to salsa dance! Try this quick recipe any night of the week and enjoy the flavors of a margarita, without the hangover the next day. Serve it with some Spanish rice and black beans and you have a delicious meal that is ready in no time.
Meatball and Vegetable Soup
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One of my favorite supermarket shortcuts, pre-cooked frozen meatballs, make a star appearance in this super-easy and savory soup. Kids love meatballs, so I bet this will be a new favorite at your house. While this recipe does not cook in 30 minutes or less, I think it still qualifies as quick-n-easy because there is almost no prep time and your slow cooker does all the work.
Creamy Fruit Salad
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Perfect dish to take to family gatherings, pot luck dinners, or even a picnic!
Savory French Onion Soup
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This a good soup for the winter time. I learned to make this soup while learning to cook at my home town restaurant.
Peach Jam
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Peach jam is one of my favourites: sweet, chunky slices of peach suspended in syrup are delicious on crusty sourdough toast with lashings of unsalted butter.
Roast Tomato, Onion & Pumpkin Seed Salad
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We’re still experiencing cold Winter temperatures here in Tanzania, so the other day I was inspired to make this delicious warm salad for lunch. It comes from the August copy of the South African “Essentials” magazine, and I discovered it one night last week when I was reading in bed, and decided that I just had to make it soon ! (See my version of the recipe below, as I did not have all the ingredients called for on hand so had to adjust it a little). I made it for lunch for my daughter & I one day last week when my husband was in the big city for the day (if I served my husband a SALAD for lunch, he’d turn his nose up and ask where the meat & bread was, for sure – ha ha !). I added some side items for my daughter but I thoroughly enjoyed this salad on it’s own and found it to be quite filling. I did serve the left over (cold) salad with supper and surprisingly, my husband rather enjoyed it !
Pescado Vera Cruz
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A simple and delicious fish recipe I learned a few years ago. Can be eaten as a soup, or the sauce can be drained and you can enjoy moist fish fish and wonderfully flavored veggies on their own.
Sweet & Spicy Peach Sauce
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This sauce is so good! It's not too spicy so even those of the most delicate taste buds should enjoy this recipe. It's perfect with practically everything- especially my breaded chicken!
Keem's Koho (Salmon) Kookery
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My 11-year seasonal gig as the executive chef of the Driftwood Lodge in SE Alaska taught me a thing or two about cooking wild silver (coho) salmon. A very quick and easy way is to simply roast the fillet - bones in and skin on. Removing the bones from a fresh fillet can be cumbersome and rip the flesh. Eaters should be careful anyway because you might have overlooked any small bones. So, why not leave them all in for much easier removal at the dinner table. Fish cooking is easy because you can check on the degree of doneness without releasing any juices (as it is the case with a beef roast). Open the fillet with a fork or spatula and look for the very center to be still somewhat glistening and deeper in color than the surrounding flesh. That's when you remove the fish from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes before serving. The carry-over heat will finish the fillet to perfection. Never overcook fish, it will be dry and tasteless. Undercook it a bit and let the resting period do the finishing.
Chocolate Almond Espresso Cake
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This is a easy, rich, and lucious desert. I hope you enjoy!
Seafood Salad Thai style (Yam Thale)
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Seafood salad or Thai called "Yam Thale" Every bite of this seafood salad offers a taste-explosion of Thai flavors! At the same time, the dressing never overpowers the fresh taste of the seafood, but rather brings out all of its natural succulence. While nearly every nation bordering an ocean has its own type of seafood salad, you'll definitely find this Thai version to be one of the best! Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course.
Zesty Carrots
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When Zesty Carrots are served with dinner our serving dish is always emptied! This delicious easy to prepare and colorful side dish is a nutritious family favorite. I use dried spices, because they are always found in my spice rack. Yummy!
Orange Ginger Chicken Tabbouleh
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This is really delicious. I love the bright flavors of orange, ginger and mint, and combined they are refreshing and wonderful. Tabbouleh is very easy to make and budget-friendly, as well.
Easy Cheesy Noodles
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Easy Cheesy Noodles is a memory from my childhood! My mom used elbow macaroni when she made this easy and yummy side dish. I now use “No Yolks” Noodles, but Egg Noodles can be substituted. We do not have leftovers when this family favorite side dish is served.
Garden Gazpacho
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Garden Gazpacho is a perfect meal for warm weather. I decided to make this when the temperature reached 105 and I did not want to turn on my oven or stove to make dinner. It is an extremely refreshing soup that is served chilled.
Shrewsbury Cakes (Original Recipe)
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This is an original recipe dating back to an 1808 cookbook. The cookie produced will be crisp and thin with nice hints of the spices. This is the original variant of the Williamsburg Shrewsbury Cakes I posted previously, with quantities made more manageable.
Cornish Hen stuffed with Couscous
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This is a typical Moroccan recipe, a stuffed Cornish hen with couscous, spiced with fresh ginger and Arabic gum.
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