Thursday, October 27, 2011
One Bite Cherry Tomotoes with Baby Mozarella and Fresh Basil
This is any easy one and is great as an appetizer because its easy to eat. No cooking involved, but just putting together some fresh, good quality ingredients.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Great Tools to Have
Here are some tools I could no longer live without. They just make cooking easier and help to save on effort and time. The ones indicated are not too expensive and worth the investment.
'Corn' or Scraper This is called a ''corne'' in French - but not sure about the English name. I use it to scoop up chopped ingredients and transfer them to a bowl or pan, to scrape out batter from a bowl, to clean the cutting board (when making dough), etc. Really useful! |
Sunday, October 23, 2011
A three way Tomato, Mozzarella
1. One bite cherry tomatoes with baby mozzarella and fresh basil |
2. Tomato mozarella salad with pesto coulis, balsamic glaze and dried heirloom tomato |
3. Gazpacho with mozzarella ice cream and spicy tomato jelly |
Tomatoe, mozzarella is a classic and is a wonderful summer dish. Here are three different takes on the dish. You could even bring this into winter by preparing a tomato soup with a mozzarella and herb crostini! I'll work on that one. ☺☝
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
This side dish is very good with a variety of meats or fish. The vegetables cut into brunoise (very small dice) takes a little longer but its well worth the effort. It brings a little crunch and color to an otherwise delicious but plain rice. Its easy as it will cook in the oven.
Loaded Banana Bread
Sprinkle when warm with some shaved chocolate and pecans (the pecans will stick to the chocolate) |
OK Sarah, here it is. This Banana Bread recipe is very popular with the family and because it is not too sweet is often eaten for breakfast. It also makes a great afternoon snack and goes a long way as a hostess gift.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Beef Strogonoff with Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Beef Stroganoff was always one of those easy prepare-ahead dishes that is easy and good for when you are having people over. No need to spend all your time in the kitchen, you can heat it up slowly and enjoy spending time with your guests. I always made it with a lesser cut of beef and let it cook in the sauce which in turn made it a little tough. I have since learned how to make it so it is delicious and tender and still just as easy.
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