photograph by Melissa Placzek “Only the pure of heart can make good soup.” ~Beethoven ~Seafood Chowder~ 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 4 small red potatoes, 3/4 inch cubes 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 5 green onions +…
Delicious, crunchy coconut chicken strips dipped in apricot almond ambrosia dip! For the Coconut Chicken: 2-3 lb chicken breasts, thawed, cut into strips 1 and 1/2 cups plain, dry bread crumbs or panko 1 and 1/2 cups flaked coconut 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 egg, beaten For the dip: In…
photograph by Melissa Placzek ~Candied Broccoli Salad~ Fry 1 lb honey-maple bacon until crisp. Blot with paper towels. Chop up bacon and set aside. In a big bowl, combine: 1 big bunch broccoli, chopped 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 heaping cup raisins 1/2 small onion, chopped fine 1 cup mayonnaise (lite, if you wish) 1/2…
“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.” ~ Anthelme Brillat-Savarin photograph by Melissa Placzek I’ve enjoyed cooking with wine pretty much since I started cooking. A splash or red wine in spaghetti sauce elevates the flavor from merely “good” to “fantastic.” Cooking with wine adds depth to your dishes. I was going…
photograph by Melissa Placzek ~Thai Honey-Chile Drummies~ 4 lb chicken drummies or “drumette” wings 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup white wine 1 teaspoon crushed, red chile pepper 1/2 cup honey 2 Tablespoons soy or teriyaki sauce 2 scallions, thinly sliced Toss fresh or thawed chicken…
photograph by Melissa Placzek What is antipasto?… “means “before the meal” and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal. Some have compared antipasto to hors d’oeuvres, but there are several distinctions. Hors d’oeuvres are served while guests are still standing, and tend to be served off trays in the most formal settings,…
~Huevos Rancheros~ Serves 5 5 homemade corn tortillas 10 cloves oven roasted garlic, peeled and mashed 1 can re-fried beans, heated 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded fresh lettuce or spinach, chopped salsa (homemade is best) 5 large eggs, basted 10 slices of thick sliced bacon, fried until crispy a handful of fresh cilantro,…
These are yummy, gooey, easy-to-make caramel rolls! Perfect with a cup of French press or tea! Happy Breakfast to you! 😉 ~ preheat oven to 375 degrees F. ~ 1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins) 1/2 cup slivered almonds zest of 1 orange 2 loaves frozen bread (such as Rhode’s) 1 cup brown sugar 1/4…
I’ve decided to concentrate more on cooking and sharing healthy recipes with you this year and every once in awhile featuring a decadent recipe. We still plan on making lots of “Julia” creations, but will be balancing the buttery recipes with sprouty ones 😉 Jeff and I made this roast goose on New Year’s Eve…
“Cooking is not a particularly difficult art, and the more you cook and learn about cooking, the more sense it makes. But like any art it requires practice and experience. The most important ingredient you can bring to it is love of cooking for it’s own sake.” ~Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck Hello…