I think I do grilled veggies more than anything else in the summer. Asparagus to zucchini winds up sizzling on there. You don’t need special grill pans to do it and the veggie pieces don’t have to fall through the … Continue reading
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Herb and spice blends are real time savers in the kitchen, whether you make your own (much cheaper) or buy them. Recipes below If you feel you wouldn’t use the more obscure leftover herbs & spices for anything … Continue reading
I love guacamole, but am concerned about the calories, so I lightened it up with a Mexican vegetable (really a fruit) called the tomatillo. Tomatillos are really interesting; the plants look a lot like tomato plants, but empty papery husks … Continue reading
What is better than fresh, ripe, sweet, delicious tomatoes, light dressed in a bit of fruity olive oil and balsamic vinegar and perfumed with fresh basil sitting atop a crunchy garlic laced slice of bread. I know, it almost sounds … Continue reading
This version of risotto doesn’t involve nearly as much stirring as the classic recipe and is every bit as good. You can use the basic technique to make any flavor risotto. I made the recipe in class and had forgotten … Continue reading
I started a Facebook page to go with my website a couple weeks ago called Creative Tips & Techniques to make Everything Delicious. Since then I have changed the name of the website, but feel they are close enough. Well, I digress. … Continue reading
I love crab cakes, but am usually disappointed when I order them out. I like jumbo lumps of crab meat held together with a light but flavorful binder and a crisp crust and who doesn’t? I am really annoying this … Continue reading