Today is Christmas Eve. As you can imagine, lots of people around the world are in their kitchens, putting together dishes for the big day. Laura and I certainly are. We’re trying to get as much finished today as possible so we can sit back and relax tomorrow. Of course, I can’t let a good […]
Recipes
The recipes category includes posts and articles that cover tips, tutorials and best practices for various areas of how to properly and successfully turn what was once a recipe on paper or a computer screen into a work of art. Discussion includes how to ask the right questions, how to seek the correct answers, how to define various culinary terms and more. Additional topics include personal development in the culinary arena as well as coverage of online communities that assist with the training of professional chefs and well as home cooks.
Check out these categories: Breakfast • Sandwiches • Pizza • Pasta • Seafood • Side Dishes • Salads • Soups • Breads • Desserts
My Growing Collection of Incredible Cookbooks
I’m the type of person who loves tools. Sometimes, I sit and think about my future garage, full of all the finest gadgets for and solutions to all the problems I face. Well, I really don’t have too many problems, but I still love garages. Even if I didn’t ever use the tools I would […]
Easy Risotto with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
I’m starting to really enjoy eating risotto. It’s recently come to my attention that it’s not as difficult to make as it’s let on to be. In the case of the recipe I share below, about a half hour out of your life will give you a seriously wonderful dinner. The Recipe Simply put, this […]
Tomato, Spinach & Parmesan Cheese Risotto Recipe by Martha Stewart
I think I’m going to save this recipe and make it again around Christmas. I’m not sure why, but I kept thinking of that season as I was standing over the stove stirring. Stirring, stirring, stirring – that’s risotto. It smelled so good and the colors are wonderful. Laura originally found this recipe on a […]
Pumpkin Apple Harvest Rice Recipe by Healthy Happy Life
This is an interesting recipe. At first glance, I didn’t think it was going to work. Upon completing the dish and tasting it, however, I discovered I was wrong. Not only does it work, it works extremely well. This is another in a long line of recipes that Laura found online. She’s been scouring the […]
Butternut Squash & Spinach Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe by PureWow
I’m a lover of pasta. I like the taste, the texture and the fact that I can make it from scratch or buy it in a box. It’s one of those foods that I’ve eaten since the day of my birth and that I’ll be eating until the day I die – hopefully. The thing […]
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Barley, Fennel & Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Many different types of squash are very good for you. I eat a lot of butternut squash because this type has a fairly robust amount of flesh and is easy to peel and cut up. I also really enjoy acorn squash, which caramelizes quickly and offers a sweet, rich flavor. Beyond the flavor of acorn […]
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Bowl Recipe by Cookie & Kate
A few days ago, Laura found a recipe online that she really liked. It has to do with spaghetti squash. Since autumn has arrived, it’s been a challenge to get squash off the mind. It seems as though they’re everywhere. I just spent almost $20 to purchase two gigantic butternut squash (to be used in […]
Barley Pilaf with Raisins, Walnuts & Feta Cheese Recipe
The leaves are falling, which means a shift in types of recipes I prepare is in order. I think I’ll be taking somewhat of a break from summer salads and sandwiches to shift my focus back to soups, stews, holiday side dishes and pilafs. This recipe is the perfect example of the style I’m referring […]
Pearl Couscous with Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Baby Spinach Recipe
I just finished eating this dish for dinner and I have to say, it was nice. I’m not sure how else to put it. It was a very nice dish. It was light, crisp, not overly filling and just – nice. I enjoyed it very much. I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced pearl, or Israeli, […]