From scrumptous appetizers, to delicious main courses, to pies and other tempting desserts, golden brown makes it look (and taste) better. If we'd all just watch the oven for this fine, rich color, rather than going straight by a timer, undercooked or burnt fare would steadily become a trait of the past.I love to cook and bake. I don't know where I'd be without the tools to prepare both tried and true as well as unique, new recipes, or without my husband and friends, who most graciously taste test whatever comes out of the kitchen. This site was a gift from my husband, and its content is a gift to you. May you forthwith live by the motto that most foods should be cooked and baked until golden brown...
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Spinach Cucumber Salad
It'll make you love veggies all over.
Portabella Toast
A quick-n-easy appetizer...
Basil Tortellini
Another quick, easy budget recipe.
Peppered Steak Bites & Mushroom Gravy
Quick, easy and carries a kick.
Three Pepper Salad
Sweet & tangy, it beats the heat of summer.
Portabella Provolone
This meaty dish can serve as a side or a main.
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The Skillets I Use -
Posted January 13th, 2007 in Tools
With everything I cook, most think I have every skillet known to man. Fact is, I keep it simple.
Leftover Rice Breakfast -
Posted January 13th, 2007 in Recipes
If you're like me, you often overestimate how much rice one can eat. Freezing fully cooked rice for later results in overcooked rice, so I use those leftovers for breakfast.
Bite it up with Feta -
Posted January 13th, 2007 in Tips
I've yet to find a fruit dish that Feta cheese couldn't work with.
Last Minute Defrosting -
Posted January 12th, 2007 in Tips, Quick Fixes
Forget to defrost tonight's chicken in the fridge? No sweat.
Honey-Basalmic Chicken -
Posted January 12th, 2007 in Recipes
This tasty main course boasts a unique, sweet flavor. It makes you wonder why you don't use basalmic vinegar more often.
Quick & Easy Breaded Chicken Salad -
Posted January 12th, 2007 in Recipes
Why pay ten bucks at a restaurant? Breaded chicken is so simple.
Back to Basics Dinner - Err, Breakfast -
Posted January 12th, 2007 in Blog
I often crave breakfast foods for dinner. Especially bacon and eggs.
The Kitchen Idiot - Move No 1 -
Posted January 11th, 2007 in Blog
Only an idiot would try to make Gummy Bears out of Jello.
In a hurry? Frost the plate -
Posted January 10th, 2007 in Tips, Quick Fixes
When you're running against the wire, though, frosting can be a messy, lengthy task.
Top Sirlion and Hot Melon Salad -
Posted January 10th, 2007 in Recipes, Reviews
This tasty concoction boasts lots of color and flavor. I used Alton Brown's hot salad recipe (slightly improvised).
My Board is Nearly Saved -
Posted January 10th, 2007 in Blog
It's looking almost-new.
Silicone Bakeware - use it selectively -
Posted January 10th, 2007 in Blog, Reviews
Unlike others, always wanting to try the latest and greatest, silicone wasn't even that intriguing to me. I've found that you have to be selective in what you bake in silicone. Very selective.
Spice Up Nearly Shot Peppers -
Posted January 8th, 2007 in Recipes, Quick Fixes
Got some going-soft bell peppers in the fridge? Don't toss them quite yet. A little kosher salt, olive oil and basalmic vinegar does the trick.
Crispy Stuffing Balls -
Posted January 8th, 2007 in Recipes
Wondering what to do with all that leftover stuffing after the holidays? You could freeze it for later, but it can also be used to make a tasty appetizer for the next day's dinner.
Trying to Salvage the Look of My Board -
Posted January 8th, 2007 in Blog
One rock maple board, a box of tomatoes, and the Florida heat. I should have known better.
Spray It On -
Posted January 8th, 2007 in Tips, Tools
A cheap spray bottle handles oil just fine.
An 89-cent paintbrush does just fine -
Posted January 8th, 2007 in Tools
You don't need a fancy pastry brush to spread a little butter.
Martha Stewart’s Holiday Cookies -
Posted January 7th, 2007 in Reviews
Like her other publications, it's creative and tantalizing. But hard-to-follow instructions, coupled with rare ingredients and tools make recipes difficult for even not-so-novice bakers to tackle.
Pigs in a Blanket -
Posted January 7th, 2007 in Recipes
Quick, simple, delicious...
Cook or Trash Chicken and Little Time -
Posted January 6th, 2007 in Quick Fixes
Vying to never toss out food I worked for, I whipped up a quick semi-meal, saving the chicken from hitting the trash.
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