I’ve been a fan of Stonyfield Farm for years, ever since I first tried their Fat Free Vanilla yogurt, so when I wanted to try Greek yogurt I automatically turned to my favorite brand. The difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt is in the amount of liquid, or whey, that remains after the yogurt [...]
Miso Marinated Grilled Salmon and a Giveaway
January 26, 2009 By 109 Comments
Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, and Ham and a Giveaway
January 19, 2009 By 42 Comments
I don’t have any Creole or Cajun relatives (that I know of), so for authentic recipes I turn to some of my favorite cookbooks. Emeril calls this particular recipe his “Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer” Jambalaya, my kind of food, particularly now because after the holidays and fall harvest we have a freezer [...]
Carrot Ginger Soup and a Giveaway
January 15, 2009 By 52 Comments
While the boys played I whipped up this carrot ginger soup yesterday for dinner. Michael was late getting home, saw the pot sitting on the stove, peered in and looked very skeptical. He stuck a finger into the cold soup to taste it and still didn’t look convinced. After I warmed it up and swirled [...]
Jalapeno Jack Fondue and a Giveaway
January 14, 2009 By 29 Comments
We’re on Day 3 of our entertaining theme for this week and the next party recipe comes from Great Party Fondues, a new cookbook from Peggy Fallon. This very adult dip is made with jalapeno jack cheese, beer, and tequila, and is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it in a fondue pot or a miniature [...]
Caramelized Onion Dip and a Giveaway
January 13, 2009 By 31 Comments
Cajun Wings and a Giveaway
January 12, 2009 By 25 Comments
This week’s posts focus on entertaining, something we all do every now and then. Wings have long been a popular party food, though the origins remain in dispute. No matter who invented them, there is no denying the permanent place wings have taken on menus across the country. Restaurants offer many types of wings, included [...]
Pumpkin Pancakes and a Giveaway
January 5, 2009 By 64 Comments
It’s here! This week we celebrate my third blog anniversary and my birthday. January 7, 2006 was the day I found the first comment on my little online cooking database—it had been there for a couple weeks—and suddenly I realized I had a cooking blog. It’s also the day I found out I was pregnant [...]
Ho Chi Minh Chicken
June 15, 2008 By 32 Comments
This is my interpretation of a dish from Chef Charlie Ayers, who gained a reputation as the chef who fed Google. He won the job of Google’s corporate chef at a cook-off in 1999, and his cooking became famous for being innovative, healthy, and delicious. Now Chef Ayers consults with companies on restructuring food service [...]
