Leftovers packed up for The Big Guy's lunch.I've been trying to use more of the things we have on hand when cooking rather than buying special ingredients. Last night I made this fake out on Stroganoff. I served it with left over maple glazed carrots and corn. I know I shouldn't use corn and noodles … Continue reading Stroganoff Fake Out
Working on New Habits
My theme for 2011 is attitude and no not to get an attitude but to be more positive. (Ok, so those that know me can stop laughing now.) Well, I have decided I need to change some other habits to improve my attitude. So, I have started with cooking more at home. It is easy … Continue reading Working on New Habits
Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
I was asked for my recipe but I don't really have one. My style of cooking is more of just throw things together. Zesty Chicken Bites 4 skinless chicken breasts or about 8-10 tenders enough flour to lightly coat chicken pepper paprika olive oil, enough to coat pan 4 or 5 good size mushrooms -- … Continue reading Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
The Next Food Network Star: … And The Winner Is …
Home cook Melissa d'Arabian won season 5 of the Next Food Network Star. Melissa a former business woman is a stay-at-home mother of 4 from Kellar, Texas. Melissa's show Kitchen Survival will premiere Sunday August 9th. This is the first time a non-professional has won. In the past it has seemed that the one or … Continue reading The Next Food Network Star: … And The Winner Is …
Next Food Network Star Week 8
This is the biggest week yet. It is down to the final three. The challenge is inspired by the movie Julie and Julia. The finalist are to present a three course meal with a live demo at Emeril's Miami restaurant for several Food Network stars and food critic. Michael, Jamika and Katie were back as … Continue reading Next Food Network Star Week 8
Top 10: Ideas for Valentine’s Day (or other Date Night)
Tried to post this last night but WordPress was being cantankerous and had trouble with the network tonight. In the past I have written about date night and Valentine's Day ideas. Surprisingly according to site stats Top 10: Date Night Ideas is the most popular post I have written. I tried to focus on ideas … Continue reading Top 10: Ideas for Valentine’s Day (or other Date Night)
You Asked For It …
OK, maybe you did not ask for the recipe but someone did. This week I was pursuing the search engine terms section of the stats page and discovered the following search: "pulido's sour cream chicken enchilada recipe". It seems that I mentioned Pulido's Chicken Enchiladas in an earlier post. It just so happens that our … Continue reading You Asked For It …
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