I’ve been reading a great book. A love story set in Paris, with recipes? That’s just so entirely my thing it’s almost as if this author wrote it with me in mind. Thanks Elizabeth, you’re awesome! I bought the E-reader version of the book so my Nook is doubling as my cookbook this time around. …
The boys invited a friend over tonight for a “sleep” over. This recipe is perfect for feeding other peoples children. Beef Tacos 2 lb. ground beef 1 cup water 1 package taco shells or 10 small flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheese 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 small tomato (diced) 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix …
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara 1 lb. spaghetti 3 egg yolks ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup heavy cream 6-8 rashers of bacon 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Prep: In a bowl mix the egg yolks, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream then, set aside. Chop the parsley and set aside. Next, chop …
A pasty (pass-tee) is like a pizza pocket but without the Italian ingredients. I really didn’t want to go to the store yesterday so I started hunting around for leftovers that I could throw together. Then, I remembered Alton Brown’s “A Pie In Every Pocket” episode. Sausage and Veggie Pasty (Your ingredients could vary) 1 …
I can never find Burgundy wine. Maybe it’s the same thing? Maybe I’m not looking hard enough. Whatever the case, I’ve always used Cabernet Sauvignon in my version of Beef Bourguignon. Let me tell you a secret about this classic French stew. It’s cheap eats. It’s what you want to have when you are pinching …
This is also a really great brunch recipe! Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the pastry: (makes 2 tarts) 2 9inch prepared pie crusts (1 box Pillsbury) 1 egg white Spray the pie plate or tart pans with cooking spray. Unroll the pie crust and gently arrange into the tart pans leaving a small overlap …
Once when I was shopping with my son Gavin, I asked him what vegetable he’d like to have for dinner that night. “Broccoli!” he cheered. The stares I received from the other shoppers ran from amazed to annoyed. And, I must admit to a tiny amount of smug. The kid loves his veggies! His favorite …
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