A little Whimsy in the Kitchen is a lot of WOW on the plate
SMOKED SALMON BREAKFAST WRAP Traditional Smoked Salmon Breakfast Sandwich Smoked Salmon used to be somewhat of a delicacy and a little bit of a mystery. Although smoked salmon originally comes from the Nordic countries, lox and bagels were not well known outside of the …
NO CHURN HOMEMADE ICE CREAM What Does No Churn Mean? In the past, homemade ice cream was an undertaking. Many people would include it on holidays because running the manual ice cream maker took several people! There was ice required, many many pounds, rock …
What is Pork Chili Verde? Pork Chili Verde is a delicious stew made of slow-cooked pork, peppers, tomatillos and spices. The traditional recipe for Chili Verde comes from Mexico and, some say, the Southwest. “Verde” is Spanish for Green – and this dish is …
The 4th of July is the King of Holidays, IMHO only second to Christmas. I mean, you’ve got Summer, you’ve got hot dogs, you’ve got fireworks AND – if you are super lucky – you have ICE CREAM.
Donuts – Uniquely Delicious Doughnuts or donuts? Although ‘doughnut’ is the proper spelling, ‘donut’ is the Americanized version of the word Thought to be brought by the Dutch settlers to New England in the early 1800’s, donuts were immediately popular and have been ever since. …
Spinach and Strawberry – Classic Use of In-Season Ingredients Do you wait for the seasons to change so you can make use of all the delicious “in season” ingredients in your area? Where I am in the South, strawberries come into season for only about …
THAI CHICKEN SOUP – WITH ZOODLES! Everyone loves chicken soup – the rich, nourishing broth, the tender chicken bites (can you say RO-TISS-ER-EE? Time and money saver!) Homemade or good canned chicken stock and a few aromatics can either transform to comforting and classic Chicken …
DO YOU KNOW YOUR FRUITS FROM YOUR VEGGIES? In the world of food, there are many plants most people consider vegetables that are actually fruits, botanically speaking. TOMATOES – FRUIT OR VEGGIE The most famous example is probably the tomato. Its status as a fruit …
5 Ultimate Summer Salads Every summer has the potential to be a magical and memorable time. With longer days and more evening activities, no one wants to heat up the kitchen – lets make something good and take it outside! Also, summertime is for baseball, …
INSTANT POT CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, FETA AND PECANS What’s In This Chicken Salad? One of the real treats of summer is the strawberry. With only a 5 – 6 week season in the late spring/early summer, strawberries are a prized treat. The best are …
