organizing my most useful kitchen tools
For the occasion when raw garlic is just a bit too edgy, try roasting it. Roasted garlic takes on a completely different flavor. It is sweet and rich, and great in dips like hummus in place of minced garlic, or spread directly on a steak. If you are having a small dinner party, place a few roasted heads of garlic around a warm baguette fresh out of ... view more
I was so intimidated by the thought of cooking a whole chicken - until I tried. Turns out, there is very little more to it than putting a chicken in the oven. It is something I do with regularity now - they are so versatile. This recipe is a Cooking Club Instant Classic (Hostess: me; Theme: Back to Basics - Cooking Techniques; Date: 05.19.13) ... view more
"I want to eat THAT." - Friend and Cooking Club member, MS, happening upon this picture in my camera. I did eat that. It was wonderful. "That" is a take on chicken fried rice - healthed up with quinoa instead of rice, egg whites instead of whole eggs, all the veggies you want, and total control over the amount of oil and soy sauce. I do not ... view more
This teriyaki recipe is delicious - salty and sweet, and so easy to make. I love making my own sauces and marinades because there are no fillers, just a few pure ingredients. Kabobs are simple to prepare and cook quickly, and are, like Shish Taouk - Chicken Kabobs, very versatile. Perfect for every occasion. Teriyaki Sirloin Kabobs ... view more
This delectable nibble, which evolved from my Green Goddess Dip post, is one example of a whole being better than the sum of its parts. This recipe uses the components from the Green Goddess Dip and assembles them in a more formal presentation. The result is a combination of texture and taste that really works. Doesn't this look like it would be ... view more
When I think of meatballs - and believe me, this is not an infrequent occurrence - I usually picture them in marinara sauce, maybe with some fresh mozzarella melted on top. Maybe on a garlic-toasted hoagie roll. Which are both delicious options, but I am always open to different recipes and flavor palates, if they provide me yet another way to eat ... view more
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