Have I mentioned that when my daughters are bored, they go into the kitchen to make something? Not a case of food craving since Speedy and I are often left to finish what they … [Read more...]
Tortilla-wrapped warm chicken salad
December 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
After spending almost the entire afternoon managing the traffic to and from the grocery and bakers' supplies store, and my house, and still managing to sneak in a very late … [Read more...]
Fondue, hotpot and shabu-shabu
December 8, 2011 By 6 Comments
Fondue, hotpot and shabu-shabu all refer to a dish that consists of a communal pot at the center of the diners where small pieces of meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit or bread … [Read more...]
Spinach, bacon and cream cheese pot pie
November 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
If we're going to be precise, this is a quiche and not a pot pie. The filling is really an omelet mixture -- eggs, milk and cream cheese with spinach, bacon and onion -- so, … [Read more...]
Laura’s baked oysters a la Rockefeller
November 7, 2011 By 9 Comments
It is said that Antoine Alciatore, the creator of the original Oysters Rockefeller recipe and founder of Antoine's in New Orleans, took his secret to his grave. The chefs at … [Read more...]
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and marmalade filling
September 15, 2011 By 24 Comments
Speedy wanted carrot cake, I gave him carrot cake. Actually, he's been requesting it for the last couple of months. But the girls aren't carrot fans so I had to wait until … [Read more...]
Mozzarella-topped French fries
August 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
Twenty-five years ago, you wouldn't catch me having fries and beer at home on a Friday evening. Heck, you wouldn't catch me home on a Friday evening, period. I was a law … [Read more...]
Stuffed and grilled baby portobello mushrooms
August 10, 2011 By 7 Comments
A popular appetizer and cocktail food, stuffed mushrooms are tasty and easy to make if you can find good mushrooms. I saw some baby portobello mushrooms at the supermarket … [Read more...]
Tuna and cheese pimiento canapés
August 5, 2011 By 6 Comments
If it weren't for my daughter, Sam, the tuna and cheese pimiento filling that went into these canapés would have become tuna and cheese pimiento sandwich spread instead. But … [Read more...]
Creamy spinach and onion dip
July 23, 2011 By 6 Comments
We like flat breads. Quite a surprise, really, growing up with soft, airy loaf breads that were the staple of every neighborhood bakery along with the ubiquitous pan de sal. … [Read more...]
10-minute spaghetti with bacon, cheese and pimiento
July 11, 2011 By 12 Comments
Last night, I cooked three dishes at the same time, all of which were packed and brought to the condo for the girls to reheat during the week. I had chicken and pork ribs … [Read more...]
Quick bread with herbs, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
July 7, 2011 By 7 Comments
If you've wanted to try baking your own bread for ages but the thought of using yeast scares you, this recipe is for you. If you can deal with yeast without killing the little … [Read more...]
Cheese-stuffed peppers a la chili relleno
July 6, 2011 By 14 Comments
Chili relleno, literally stuffed chili, is a Mexican dish that consists of roasted poblano pepper that is split and seeded, stuffed, coated in batter then deep fried. Served … [Read more...]
Broiled cheese-topped salmon with pomodoro sauce
July 5, 2011 By 14 Comments
Speedy isn't a huge fan of salmon. In our family, it's Alex and I who adore salmon, cooked or uncooked. Since Speedy was out for the day, I made a special lunch for one. Think … [Read more...]
Bruschetta with tomatoes, basil, pimiento and cheese
July 1, 2011 By 5 Comments
What is bruschetta? In a nutshell, it's toasted bread. It just sounds sexy and mysterious because... well, because it's Italian! Beyond the sexy name that conjures images of … [Read more...]
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