Here's one way to use up leftover nuts. (Click here for the recipe) Use your faves. By request I made dry roasted salted peanut and slivered almond nut brittle. If using raw nuts, I suggest toasting them in a dry pan or a 350 oven before adding to the candy. Eat – B PostedContinue reading “Untitled”
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Polar Vortex Cake
Baby boy asked for pound cake (and I don't mean the dog). And because I'm cocooning, or stress cooking, I made it. I've had this Gourmet recipe calling for browned butter in the file folder a few years. I'm not gifted in the pound cake department. Plus I have a vivid memory of myContinue reading “Polar Vortex Cake”
Meat Free Monday Pasta
In an effort to save $ I planned to use half a head of Napa cabbage shredded with pasta, cheese, and leftover cream. Plus I was parsimoniously planning to turn stale bread into crusty crumbs. But that plan bit the dust as I unfurled leaf after mildewed cabbage leaf. Gross. That left the cauliflower. WhileContinue reading “Meat Free Monday Pasta”
EZ Savory Scones
Oh no! I just remembered – book club tonight! …or PTA meeting…or a last minute office bribe. That's how fast I made these tasty tidbits. If you don't have scallions, try chives, or bacon! The ingredients are mostly pantry staples. I used cream instead of milk and cut them into two bite nibbles. That meansContinue reading “EZ Savory Scones”
Feelin’ Chili
Two things keep you warm during a polar vortex. Chili and dogs (chili dogs are good too – technically that's three). I didn't get a great picture of this week's ez prep turkey and bean chili, so I'm attaching a picture of two of the dogs. I will also include the recipe full of pantryContinue reading “Feelin’ Chili”
Not Fried Rice for Dinner
I'll be making this again for 3 reasons. It takes 5 ingredients, it takes 5 minutes, and it takes leftover rice noodles to an awesome new level. Ingredients 2 eggs, whisked up 3 scallions, sliced A quart of cooked rice noodles or spaghetti Soy sauce Veg oil Heat an 8 inch fry pan and coatContinue reading “Not Fried Rice for Dinner”
Last Minute Butter Cookies
These are so quick to pull together, and so foolproof, they will become a baking staple. Proves the Land O Lakes test kitchen really knows what it's doing. I even made the cookies, formed them into balls and baked a couple of hours later when I had room in the oven. Watch for overtaking –Continue reading “Last Minute Butter Cookies”
New Year’s Day Ribs…or Any Day!
Sticking with a theme that packaged food is better than mom's food, my son asked that the ribs I was making to welcome 2014 be smothered with bottled sauce. And I almost did it! But with my hand poised on 2 (!) overpriced condiments, I figured out a last minute compromise. A good friend gaveContinue reading “New Year’s Day Ribs…or Any Day!”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 