Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
I couldn’t let National Sandwich Month pass by without one more creation – this time in panino form! I made the panino twice; the first time using whole wheat bread and a panini press… … and the second time with whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread and a skillet + panini weight. So which version came out on…
Yes, I’m feeding into the Valentine’s Day frenzy, but why not take advantage of the opportunity to gather together some of my favorite chocolate recipes?! A crisp mint chocolate cookie “crust” balances out a creamy and rich cheesecake filling. If you like Thin Mint girl scout cookies, you are going to love these mini cheesecakes! Chocolate &…
I follow neither a raw nor vegan diet, but I can appreciate the ease and simplicity of whipping together a tasty dessert that requires no cooking. This thick and rich pudding has the consistency and flavor of traditional chocolate pudding, but contains drastically different ingredients. Instead of heavy cream or milk, eggs yolks, refined sugar,…
A few of you expressed concern when I mentioned that my ice cream maker couldn’t quite handle the Peanut Butter Cookie Frozen Yogurt base. No worries – “she’s” up and running :). I think I just tried to over-tax her (anyone else assign genders to their kitchen appliances? Anyone?) with that thick Greek yogurt & sandwich cookie…
Oh yes I did. I really didn’t have a choice, you see. I had leftovers that I had to use up: chocolate sandwich cookies from the oreo cupcakes I made for one of my student’s birthday; eggless chocolate chip cookie dough from the cookie dough truffles I made for a friend’s Halloween party (kept fresh in the freezer); and…
I just couldn’t help but sneak in another summer treat before this blog is overtaken by autumn desserts featuring pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, and chocolate. Organic berries are becoming tougher to find as the season for summer fruit comes to an end, but I scored a container last week at Trader Joe’s… and instantly…
On any given Sunday afternoon from September through December, you can find John – and countless other men – planted in front of the T.V. watching a football game. Although I don’t often make typical football-watching-fare (with the exception of chili, which is a cold-weather staple for us) I whipped up some homemade chile con queso for us to…
I’ve been meaning to introduce more fish into my cooking routine for a while now. Choosing fruits of the sea can be a bit intimidating, what with all the guidelines regarding sustainable species, mercury levels, and other health-related concerns. Although I order a variety of seafood when dining out, I typically stick with purchasing shrimp, wild Alaskan…
In my continued effort to eat more fish, I stocked up on my favorite wild Alaskan salmon during my last grocery shopping trip. My preferred method for cooking simple salmon fillets commences with a quick sear followed by a few minutes in the oven*. This two-step process ensures a crispy exterior and a juicy, perfectly cooked…
1. Did you watch the vice presidential debate last week? Even if you didn’t tune in, I’m sure you’ve read all about Vice President Biden’s almost constant grinning and chuckling. Even as an Obama/Biden supporter, I found his antics rather obnoxious, and cracked up when I read this quip: “Biden’s teeth are so white, they’re voting…