Next time you open a cold can of beer, how about making something with it instead of drinking it? Try these great beer croutons to use as a snack food or to serve on beer-cheese soup! BEER CROUTONS 1 loaf day-old bread12 ounce can cold beer1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Remove and discard […]
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Cooking With Our Daughters
Claudine Pepin must enjoy cooking with her dad, the iconic chef Jacques Pepin, because she did a second series with him on the television show, “Jacques Pepin’s Kitchen.” And why not? If I had a famous French chef dad, I probably would never have left the kitchen! I enjoyed watching this program back in the late […]
Welcome My Guest Blogger for Rosh Hashanah Today!
I asked my fellow blogger, Mary (yentamary) from Foodfloozie to be my guest blogger and tell us about Rosh Hashanah. Take it away, Mary- and thank you! The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah (literally translated as “the head of the year”), began at sundown last night. It is a time for celebration, of course, with […]
Wednesday Winner: Bake-Off # 20: Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
Yes, there were some changes in Bake-Off # 20! It was the first time a category winner of $10,000 was awarded the extra $15,000, instead of just picking one $25,000 winner. The three divisions had three winners, one each from flour, mixes, and fresh dough. It was the first Bake-Off where wine, beer, and spirits were allowed to be used […]
Beyond Suzette
My first introduction to crepes was at one of the old “Magic Pan” restaurants in the ’70’s. If I am not mistaken, I’m pretty sure the first one I tried was a chicken divan crepe. At the time, three French items invaded the American palate – crepes, fondue, and quiche- and quickly became the “in” foods of […]
From Naples to your Kitchen
Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra was once asked if he wanted his favorite whole pizza cut into four or eight slices, to which he replied, “Four; I don’t think I can eat eight.” Another lover of pizza, actor and comedian Jackie Gleason would order two large pizzas every time he dined at his favorite […]
Pasta-and-Pizza-Palooza Giveaways!
Pasta and pizza are great anytime, but they seem to be even better when there is a chill in the air. My giveaways for this week will be all these great pasta and pizza books. Williams-Sonoma always offers outstanding cookbooks. The pizza books and other pasta booklets are full of good ideas, too. If you […]
A Warm and Comforting Apple Cake
Yesterday the apple recipe was for the kids – now it’s time for the grown-ups! How about a spicy, warm, apple cake with Calvados? (apple brandy) Warm Apple-Raisin Cake with Calvados 3/4 cup packed light brown sugarGrated zest and juice of 1 lemon6 Tablespoons Calvados or applejack2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/3 cup golden raisins1/2 cup heavy […]
