Faster than "stuff in a box", and almost as convenient as thawing out frozen. Fettucini Alfredo is so simple to make from scratch, you'll wonder why you haven't always done it this way. Lots of options and variations in the full blog posting, which you can access by clicking here.Fast Fettucini Alfredo - - Heavy [...]
This may be a project you would like to undertake with a friend: Make a budget, make a big batch, have a little feast while you freeze up the surplus, then share the spoils. Party in the kitchen! To check out the full blog posting featuring this recipe, and for LOTS of variations on the theme, click [...]
These are similar to the lace cookies you (or your mom) used to make, but the inclusion of egg yolk gives them a slightly different texture. To read the full blog entry featuring this recipe, click here.Cookie Snax - Yield depends on how big you make them, from 24 tiny cookies to about 12 three-inch [...]
Concentrated tea essence is useful for making single servings of iced tea. It was a staple for the Church Ladies, who used it to make endless pots of fresh tea to serve large crowds. To access the full blog post featuring this recipe click here.Tea Essence - - loose tea leaves or 8 tea bags, boiling [...]
When Vicki and I go walking, we often stop for a beverage and a bit of a chat. In warm weather, one of my favorite choices is a shaken Rooibus iced tea with a little lemon syrup. It costs about $4.00. I’m such a DIY geek – I knew I could easily do this at [...]
Heavy syrup, flavored with lemons, is great for flavoring beverages, or drizzling on warm cake, fresh berries, or ice cream. To link to the full blog posting featuring this recipe, click here.Lemon Syrup - - White Sugar, Water, Lemons (Zested and Juiced), In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar, stirring until the sugar [...]
I had the joy of co-hosting a party to celebrate Carolyn, our very talented and accomplished Line Dance Instructor. Carolyn and her family are soon to embark on a year-long travelling adventure around the world. To send her off in style, we had cake and iced tea, and lots and lots of convivial conversation. I [...]
If you're cooking for a crowd, finished latkes can be held in a warm oven, uncovered and on a rack to retain their crispy goodness. They make an excellent base for a breadless variation of Eggs Benedict. Leftovers can be frozen (well wrapped in plastic, then bagged), and reheated in the microwave if you don't [...]
This can be stored frozen for about 2 months, so if you make the big batch and have the room in your freezer, it’s great to have on hand. If your freezer is the size of a lunch box, make the smaller batch. To check out the full Blog Post for this recipe click here.Shepherd's Pie - [...]
While this cheese is very much like ricotta, purists will tell you it certainly isn’t (true ricotta being a byproduct of mozzarella making, derived from the whey). However, it quacks very much like a duck. Technically, this is the process for making paneer, a pressed fresh cheese used in Indian recipes. Before you press the [...]
