There was a time I didn’t like cream cheese. I thought it was too rich, or maybe just thought cheese shouldn’t be in a dessert. Or something. Maybe I was just young and couldn’t appreciate it. But I love foods like cheesecake and cream cheese now. I know that a lot of us are trying […]
Tonight I was desperate — desperate I tell you! — for something different to do with my chicken thighs. I’ll be the first to admit that I get into recipe ruts, and if I had to cook — or serve — a chicken stir fry again, I think I would have screamed. So instead of […]
I’m not ashamed to admit it … chocolate is one of my guilty pleasures. Actually, it doesn’t make me feel guilty at all to eat chocolate — should I be ashamed of that? Let’s take my addiction one notch higher … chocolate and wine is divine. Have you ever savored the luscious bitterness of dark […]
A pizza topping combination that’s just unique enough to excite you. One that’s just traditional enough to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Definitely one that’ll make you salivate. Have you tried roasted garlic and peppers pizza? Anything roasted is a big hit at our house — even broccoli! So imagine the smoky, tangy […]
One of the things I’ve always struggled with was where to store certain foods. Some family members told me apples should be kept on the counter, while others told me it was best to keep in the fridge. Who was right?!? As a rookie cook, I was lost in all the suggestions and tips on […]
Muffins and pancakes are great, but sometimes, I just want an egg. More than just my usual fried or poached egg too — I want one with “stuff” in it! Enter the frittata, the omelet for people who don’t have the finesse to fold an omelet successfully. One of the many things I love about […]
I watch a lot of Food Network. It’s pretty much my default channel when there is nothing that I specifically want to watch on TV. Because of this, I was very surprised when my brother recently told me that he had caught a new show on the Food Network that I hadn’t even heard of, […]