tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55512969245006337842012-01-07T15:48:16.562-05:00Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-1147764340244392462010-12-16T06:09:00.001-05:002010-12-16T06:09:00.569-05:00

Christmas truly is my favorite time of the year.  There is something magical about this time.  The lights, the decorations, the ornaments, a child's excitement that Santa is coming, snow on the ground. One of my favorite memories from my childhood involves Saturday mornings.  We'd all pile onto my parents bed and sing Christmas carols before we got up for the day.  The one of the last things

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-56614326616042794072010-12-15T06:03:00.000-05:002010-12-15T06:03:45.537-05:00

I made chicken noodle soup the other night.  So good and it hit the spot on a cold day. Ingredients: Chicken, rough chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 32 oz. chicken broth, plus enough water to make 5 cups salt and pepper to taste Noodles Directions: Place chicken, celery, carrots and onion in stock pot and cover with chicken broth and water

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-16149600335069577102010-11-16T08:22:00.001-05:002010-11-16T08:23:36.202-05:00

I love French Onion Soup.  It is one of my favorite soups in the whole world.  Here is a basic recipe for making it. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 2 large onions, sliced 2 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch ground black pepper Bay leaf French baguette, sliced and toasted 1 cup grated Swiss cheese or Gruyere

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-83754753360375989192010-11-16T07:56:00.000-05:002010-11-16T07:56:30.697-05:00

Here is a basic beef stew recipe that I've found and that brings back memories of childhood. Ingredients: 2 lbs chuck roast, preferably with the bone 2 medium sized carrots 3 celery stalks 1 large tomato 1 medium potato 2 shallots 6-8 springs of parsley salt  pepper 32 oz beef broth water Directions: Place the chuck roast (beef) into the bottom of the pot. Rough chop all of the vegetables so

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-21729700499554209182010-11-04T17:07:00.000-04:002010-11-04T17:07:35.379-04:00

I was watching the Food Network a couple of weeks ago while I was cleaning the family room and saw a recipe that I simply had to try.  It was "White Chicken Chili" by the Neelys.  I've simply linked to their recipe instead of retyping the whole thing. Sorry about the extra click but this recipe is worth it. This was a simple chili to make and when it was done was absolutely delicious!  The

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I haven't posted in a while, but I'm still here and still cooking new things in the kitchen.  Since the weather started to get cold, I've been trying to cook soups and stews at least once a week.  These are turning out great.  My problem...I don't remember to take a picture of the soup until we're eating the last drop of soup!

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-6028071178354186952010-08-11T12:31:00.000-04:002010-08-11T12:31:19.315-04:00

For Christmas, my parents gave me a panini maker.  I didn't have a chance to get it out for a while with this and that going on in my life.  I got it out a couple of weeks ago and love it!  There are so many possibilities for meals with it! Here is a basic recipe for a Ham Panini.  I've added some notes at the bottom of the recipe on ways that you can dressed it up a little and make it really

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-86549268842048158172010-08-11T11:42:00.000-04:002010-08-11T11:42:36.295-04:00

Béchamel sauce, or white sauce, is a simple sauce to make that is used for a variety of sauces and dishes. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: In a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking constantly,

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-77767612028169157502010-08-10T18:08:00.000-04:002010-08-10T18:08:40.367-04:00

I saw this recipe in a magazine and thought that it sounded yummy so I gave it a try last week.  It was served in the magazine as a sauce for corn on the cob, but I used it for chicken.  It turned out really well.  My husband loved it.  I think that the next time that I make it, I'm going to use it as a dip for tortilla chips. Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-27673425411554442132010-07-29T15:48:00.000-04:002010-07-29T15:48:11.740-04:00

My local super market has a nice lunch/dinner bar where customers can get their lunch or dinner from a selection of items freshly cooked each day.  Last week, I happened to be there at lunchtime and decided to get something instead of cooking when I got home.  Unfortunately, there wasn't much left when I stopped at the hot bar.  They did have a pasta dish that I decided to try.  It was so good

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-30765928254426902362010-07-29T15:30:00.001-04:002010-07-29T15:30:51.175-04:00

I don't know about you, but when I am checking out at the super market, they frequently give me coupons and such based on my purchases.  Sometimes, there is a recipe in there that uses one of the items that I have purchased recently.  A couple of months ago, I was handed a coupon with a recipe that called for Dole Tropical Fruit.  I put the recipe aside because it sounded good and promptly forgot

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-30204200938162213572010-07-18T09:09:00.000-04:002010-07-18T09:09:42.559-04:00

I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA eating Mancini's Bread.  Mancini's is a Pittsburgh staple and very good.  Great Italian bread that is light and fluffy on the inside and crusty on the outside.  Mancini's bread is eaten with pasta or used for sandwich rolls.  However, a few years ago, I found something even better than Mancini's, Mediterra Bakehouse bread.  My parents introduced me to Mediterra bread

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-923679051796016422010-07-02T00:21:00.000-04:002010-07-02T00:21:08.862-04:00

I was trying to figure out what to make for lunch the other day, knowing that I didn't have a lot in the kitchen that I could make, and I was having a craving for Mexican.  When I looked in the pantry, I saw a can of Old El Paso enchilada sauce.  However, when I looked in the refrigerator, I realized that I didn't have any chicken for enchiladas, but I did have some leftover Chicken Broccoli rice

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In honor of Delta Zeta's National Convention which is going on this week, here is my recipe for Raspberry Sherbet Punch.  I've used this recipe for recruitment parties. Ingredients: 2 2-liter bottles of Sprite or Ginger Ale 1 c. Concentrated Fruit Punch 1 container of Raspberry Sherbet (lime sherbet may be substituted) Directions: Pour one bottle of Sprite into a punch bowl. Add the

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-9666562910093776462010-06-17T10:05:00.000-04:002010-06-17T10:05:26.936-04:00

My Giant Eagle has cooked food that you can buy and eat without having to do any cooking, maybe just reheat the food when you get home.  When I'm at the grocery store at lunch time, I usually grab something from the food bar to save myself the hassle of making lunch.  The other day, I tried their sautéd zucchini.  Yum yum! My take on their recipe is very simple. Ingredients: Zucchini, green and

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We tend to eat a lot of stir-fried vegetables in our house, so this recipe has many variations.  The basic recipe that I make is to cut up a green pepper and a red/orange/yellow pepper and some onion.  I put this into a large pan with a little olive oil and some minced garlic.  Add a little salt and ground pepper and then  I lightly saute this until the vegetables are just warmed.  Serve.

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-79906644964344020812010-06-07T22:37:00.000-04:002010-06-07T22:37:47.478-04:00

Here is my take on Rachael Ray's Arugula and Basil Rice Pilaf which I found in her "365: No Repeats" cookbook and adapted it because of a lack of ingredients.  I love it and think that it's a great summer recipe that can serve as a side dish or stand on it's own if that's what you want.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 1 box of Rice Pilaf 15 leaves of fresh Basil,

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-6661951022745387172010-05-08T09:56:00.000-04:002010-05-08T09:56:35.970-04:00

Ingredients: 4-6 chicken breast, halved 30 oz mandarin oranges (drained) 30 oz. sliced pineapple (drained) 16 oz. maraschino cherries (drained) 1 package of stir-fry chicken seasoning peppers, diced into large chunks Directions: Mix all ingredients in the crock pot. Cook on LOW Heat for 6 -8 hours or on HIGH Heat for 3 - 4 hours. Serve over rice. NOTE:  To give this dish a tangy taste, add in

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-84489987328532093522010-03-13T08:52:00.000-05:002010-03-13T08:52:53.224-05:00

I saw this recipe on the back of a box of Mrs. T.'s Mini Perogies and love it.  It works for any size perogie and is a nice variation if you are tired of sauteing perogies or boiling them. The mini perogies can be used for either a meal or an appetizer. Ingedients: 1 box of frozen perogies 2 T. olive oil 1 T. chili powder 1 T. hot sauce Directions: Heat the over to 400. Spray a baking sheet

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-34777352724675215222010-01-21T11:31:00.002-05:002010-01-21T11:32:57.306-05:00

I was in the mood for lasagna yesterday when I was at the grocery store and decided to be healthy at the same time.  Here is my recipe for spinach lasagna. Ingredients: Fresh spinach Jar of spaghetti sauce (or your own homemade) 15 oz. ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 eggs 2 cups mozzarella cheese Box of ready-bake lasagna noodles Directions: Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Beat the

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-57735776934076049782010-01-06T10:10:00.000-05:002010-01-06T10:10:23.160-05:00

I used my crock pot for the first time last night.  I've had this since I got married 5 years ago and never opened it.  Well, that is a thing of the past!  I will be using my crock pot much more now. I made a really easy version of BBQ Chicken that was falling apart by the time that it was done, but was delicious! Ingredients 4-6 chicken breasts 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce (I used Sweet

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I hope that you all have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve!!  See you next year!

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-29220758764845283112009-12-27T12:00:00.000-05:002009-12-27T12:00:00.707-05:00

When you walk through Williams-Sonoma, you can always find recipes cards for different types of food.  A couple months ago, I found one for chili-lime chicken quesadillas and salsa.  I picked a copy up and forgot about it for a while until I was cleaning my cookbook shelf last month.  I had some left-over chicken so I thought that I would give the recipe a try for lunch.  I really enjoy this and

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-65160077655417706172009-12-26T12:00:00.005-05:002009-12-26T12:00:01.207-05:00

I love homemade macaroni and cheese especially in the winter.  I found this recipe in my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook and love to make it on a cold day.  There is hardly any leftovers when I make it. Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces) 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry) 1/4

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-1552107490026368892009-12-19T23:59:00.029-05:002010-12-15T06:11:01.324-05:00

Christmas has always been a very special time of year for me.  I have so many wonderful memories of this time of year from when I was growing up.  From the music that we would listen to starting the day after Thanksgiving to caroling to putting up the tree and platform to the large amount of baking that was done every year. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the only music in the house was

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-80682406742532700892009-12-19T07:55:00.000-05:002010-05-08T09:57:37.216-04:00

I got this simple french toast recipe from a sorority sister and love it! I think that I'm going to have to make this for Christmas morning while we open presents. Happy Holidays! Ingredients: 1/2 cup egg nog 1 egg some cinnamon Directions: Mix egg nog, egg and cinnamon in a bowl. Soak bread slices in the egg nog mixture until saturated. Heat a lightly

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-1399928449223317582009-12-17T15:37:00.000-05:002009-12-17T15:37:34.853-05:00

My husband loves these cookies!  If there is one cookie that he wants me to make at Christmas, it's these.  He had his mother give me the recipe so that I could make them when we first started dating. Ingredients: 1 cup shortening (half butter or margarine) 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-50825526314799947812009-12-04T14:55:00.000-05:002009-12-04T14:55:18.404-05:00

I can't remember where I got this recipe from.  I found it in the pile of recipes for my family cookbook.  I decided to make this with the leftover pecans from my Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cheesecake.  These are addictive! Ingredients: 2 egg whites 4 cups pecans (about a 1-lb. bag) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place nuts in a large bowl. Coat with

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-9952059745897935202009-12-04T14:48:00.001-05:002009-12-16T16:40:08.265-05:00

These can be made with Hershey's Kisses or Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (minis).  This year, I did half of them with Hershey's Kisses and half with the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Hershey's Kisses

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-91633215949674728432009-12-03T16:58:00.000-05:002009-12-03T16:58:28.006-05:00

My mom and aunt gave me this recipe for a pie crust for when I am baking the Winter Peach Pie recipe that they make every year. Ingredients: 4 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 3/4 cups Crisco 1 egg 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon vinegar Directions: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the Crisco. In a separate bowl, beat together the remaining ingredients.

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-40292708440065867582009-12-03T16:46:00.001-05:002009-12-03T16:59:13.210-05:00

Every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas, my mom makes this pie.  Last Christmas, I made it.  It's super easy and delicious! I use the Fool Proof Pie Crust for my pie shell. Ingredients: 3 cans of drained canned peaches (cut into pieces or slices, reserve the juice for later) 2/3 cup sugar 1 heaping teaspoon flour 2 heaping tablespoons butter (can be eliminated) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-18368452381797631702009-11-30T15:52:00.002-05:002009-12-16T16:39:32.909-05:00

My mom gave me this recipe years ago for our family cookbook.  I had never made it before and since she has a ton of recipes, it's been a while since she's made these so I thought that I would give them a go.  The one that I tested was pretty good.  I think that I'm going to have to add these to the rotation. Note: It's official.  These are being added to my rotation of Christmas cookies.  John

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-2458433532890509502009-11-30T15:33:00.002-05:002009-12-16T16:39:01.038-05:00

I found this recipe online a couple of years ago and love it! Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ A quick note here.  At Christmas time, I use peppermint coffee (fine ground) instead of expresso powder. Ingredients  1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened  1 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-23218236112116989732009-11-30T15:26:00.000-05:002009-12-03T11:15:39.057-05:00

I love this time of year!  Today was the start of my Christmas baking.  I looked through my recipes and have been pulling out some old favorites as well as some new ones to try this year.  Some of these recipes are ones that I have gotten from family members over the years and others I've found or received from friends. This year, I am planning on making the following recipes: Neiman-Marcus

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-49231954971726513782009-11-26T21:05:00.000-05:002009-11-26T21:05:31.030-05:00

This cheesecake was delicious!  I will admit that I did have some problems with it.  Or should I say that I had problems with my oven?  This took 60 minutes to cook instead of 40, but it was still delicious.  I will be getting the Williams-Sonoma Pumpkin butter next year and making this again.

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-44595484002380500982009-11-23T07:45:00.000-05:002009-11-25T08:14:30.317-05:00

I got this recipe from my technique class at Williams-Sonoma last week and have to share it.  I'm not a big fan of pumpkin cheesecake, but this was fantastic! It is so good that my mom asked me to make it for Thanksgiving this year. They made it using their Pecan Pumpkin Butter.  I've written out the recipe as I received it and included the alternate filling instructions at the end of this

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-41525056447440684292009-11-04T16:47:00.000-05:002009-11-04T16:47:08.637-05:00

Over the summer, I was trying to get my daughter to try new vegetables and introduced her to zucchini using this recipe.  I cannot remember where I found this recipe.  I would love to find the recipe that is used at Tambellini's Restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh.  Their baked zucchini strips are awesome! Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, cut into sticks or strips 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs 1/2

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-45474895225327545312009-10-28T15:17:00.000-04:002009-10-28T15:17:02.067-04:00

My sister-in-law always has the best hors d'oeuvres at her Christmas parties and there are hardly ever any leftovers.  I used this recipe that she had for a party that we had and we didn't have any leftovers. Italian Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Tartlets Yield: 12 tartlets Ingredients: 1 sheet of frozen puffed pastry, thawed (I used Pepperidge Farm with good results) 1 large or 2 small Italian

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-7106572912778908312009-10-28T15:01:00.000-04:002009-10-28T15:01:58.161-04:00

My cousin gave me this recipe and I love it!  It is definitely not something that you can eat all the time, but is great! Corn Dip Ingredients:2 cans Mexican Corn - drained (I have used regular corn and frozen corn) 1 cup mayonnaise 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican or 4 cheese) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Mix together and bake in a shallow baking dish @ 350 for 1/2 hour uncovered.   Serve

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-21017352402476208102009-10-28T14:55:00.000-04:002009-10-28T14:55:16.300-04:00

I got this recipe from a former co-worker.  Every time she made these and brought them in, the container was emptied in a very short period of time. Ingredients: 1 package dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix. 1 cup oil. 1 box of hard pretzels. Mix both ingredients. Dip pretzels. Place dipped pretzels on cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 350.

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-60241906759617864512009-10-28T14:51:00.001-04:002009-10-28T14:56:38.114-04:00

I picked up this easy hors d'oeuvre recipe at this weekend's class.   There are a couple of variations for this.  I'm going to write the directions for the ones that we had in class and then include the variations at the end. Pinwheels Ingredients: Soft tortillas Thin sliced roast beef mayonnaise Wich'craft Balsamic Onion Marmalade (Williams-Sonoma product) Place the tortillas on a baking

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-77023139836638797492009-10-22T15:03:00.000-04:002009-10-22T15:03:46.871-04:00

As I said in an earlier post, I am trying to find the perfect buffalo sauce for our buffalo chicken.  Here is my recipe for the sauce that I make.  Be forwarned, aside from the butter that is in this recipe, there are no exact measurements! Buffalo Sauce Ingredients: 1 T. butter Hot sauce Vinegar Ground pepper (can be black or white, or a mixture of both) Salt Ground mustard Wasabi, (dry)

Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342111445735794301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551296924500633784.post-27231818782551517772009-10-22T14:56:00.002-04:002009-11-04T16:43:50.616-05:00

My sorority sisters are the best!  I made this recipe that I found in our Surfing Sisters cookbook, Turtle Soup 2, on Tuesday and John, who I didn't think would be that thrilled about it, loved it!  The sauce reminds him of the mustard sauce that his mother makes whenever she cooks ham for dinner. Dijon Chicken (p.118 for those of you who have Turtle Soup 2) Ingredients: 4 large chicken

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Here's a fun twist on a classic.  Over the summer during one of the technique classes at Williams-Sonoma, they made lemonade for us, but this lemonade had a twist.  They used carbonated water instead of regular tap water. I've been making a lot of lemonade and limeade since I am not drinking caffiene while we are trying to have Baby #2. If you make the Minute Maid Lemonade that is found in the

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In an effort to learn more about cooking and to get some ideas for meals, I have been taking the technique classes that Williams-Sonoma offers.  I am going to try to post some of the hints that I pick up at these classes here. Today's class was on Fall Baking and one of the things that they talked about was how to make the perfect flaky pie crust.  Here are some of the tips that they passed

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Well, after thinking about this, I've decided to start blogging about what I am doing in the kitchen.  Not that I do any fancy cooking, but I do like to try new things and am always looking for ways to improve existing recipes. Hopefully, by blogging about what I am doing, I'll get some ideas. First though, I have to say that while I am married, if it is a meat or chicken dish that I am cooking,

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