A recipe dropped into my in-box recently, just begging for investigation. It looked like a way to combine cauliflower and cheese that didn’t result in a watery mess (and not a lick of Cheez Whiz anywhere). Not quite a quiche, not quite some kind of weird soufflé, it looked like it had great scope for a one-dish dinner, with wiggle [...]
As springtime turns to early summer, blue skies, warmer temperatures (albeit with surprise snow sprinkles here and there), and budding green beckons the picnic basket. Picnics call for deviled eggs, without question. I know those special dishes with the perfectly egg-shaped indentations (Debbie, yours is particularly lovely) are just waiting to be filled with deliciousness. [...]
All the flavor of a deviled egg, with none of the fuss. For variation ideas, including making REAL deviled eggs, check the blog post here. Deviled Egg Spread - My version has ham and cheese. You can change up the add-ins to suit your fancy. - Eggs (Roughly chopped), Diced Ham, Grated Cheddar Cheese, Mayonnaise, [...]
Here's a simple side dish for all occasions, summer or winter. For the complete blog entry (which is not much longer than this recipe), click here.Hot Grape Tomatoes - - Grape Tomatoes, Olive oil ((NOT Extra Virgin)), Seasoning (Salt, Pepper, Herb blend or fresh herbs), Optional : Balsamic Vinegar, In a 12-inch skillet over medium [...]
There’s a side dish I prepare when I'm entertaining that I call "Hot Grape Tomatoes. I am often asked to share my “secret”. It's so simple, and so easy, and It's not secret any more! Enjoy the blog.
This is a "full recipe" for you to use when company is coming. Yorkshire Puddings are a great way to impress people -- if you have people you want to impress, this is the recipe for you! For the full blog posting, click here.Yorkshire Pudding for You and Three Friends - Tried, tested and true [...]
My boys’ eyes used to light up when roast beef was on the menu, because they knew Yorkshire Puddings might just be in the offing. Great big crispy-topped puffs with an almost custardy interior were receptacles for large quantities of gravy. I would make 12 yorkies in muffins pans, which you think might be adequate for the 4 or 5 [...]
You can buy Nuoc Cham in a bottle. Sometimes it's called "Spring Roll Sauce", and is not to be confused with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. Nuoc Cham is very thin. Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce is thicker, and much sweeter. ...or..... you could make it yourself. This is the dressing for Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, which [...]
This versatile salad is perfect for hot summer days, or very fast pick-up meals. Keep a batch of Nuoc Cham in your fridge and enjoy it at a moment's notice. Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad - Top the basic salad with whatever protein you choose -- stir-fried or leftover meat or shellfish, even store-bought Spring Rolls. [...]
No mayonnaise in this slaw -- it's beautiful and crunchy and just a little spicy if you choose to add the jalapenos. This is a great addition to home-made tacos, but will also work as a side dish at any barbecue feast.Cabbage Slaw for Tacos - This is another "no-recipe" recipe -- more of a [...]
