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Dark Roasted Peanuts Peanuts, fresh & raw (approx. 1-1 1/2 lbs) sugar salt black pepper, ground cayenne, ground Tightly pack one layer of peanuts into a cookie sheet with raised sides. Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove a portion of the […]
A mysterious and unusual smell surrounds these wok-roasted nuts. I seem to be more sensitive to the aroma than my hon. He eagerly ate his small serving of nuts. I was done after one. I doubt I’ll be rushing to buy these nuts anytime soon. It’s amazing that such a […]
Roast Chicken 1 small young roasting chicken 1 lemon, halved black pepper, ground salt, finely ground basil, powdered garlic powder Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the chicken down one side of the spine and press it flat into a roasting pan with the skin […] La Cucina With a collection of cookbooks that numbers in the hundreds, I know a thing or two about cookbooks. La Cucina is a real winner. 2,000 recipes are labeled by region. And, when recipes overlap regions, multiple variations of the most common traditional recipes are available for comparison. La […]
With just a handful of ingredients, this dish is quick, tasty and incredibly satisfying. A crisp top is created by the use of cream and feta. We meticulously consume each crispy bit off the top first. (Do you see the light spot in the middle of my photo? …someone stole […]
I can’t seem to get gingerbread out of my mind. So, in an attempt to reduce the damage, I’ve slashed the fat in half. This is one of my favorite gingerbread recipes. It’s quick, simple and full of flavor. Is it the same with half of the fat? Honestly, no. […] Gingerbread Biscotti In our house, biscotti means a delicately sweet twice-baked cookie flavored with vanilla and ground fennel. But, around the holidays, we throw out all the stops. Hazelnuts, chocolate, chestnuts and gingerbread spice appear at random. To me, nothing says Christmas more than a house bursting with the scent […]
Three Bean BBQ Baked Beans 1/2 cup dried black beans 1/2 cup dried navy beans 1/2 cup pinto beans water 2 cups beef stock 3 cups BBQ Brisket Sauce 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp cumin […]
After days of high maintenance cooking, I’m ready for an easy dinner. BBQ beef brisket fits the bill to perfection. With only a handful of ingredients, the result is surprisingly good for faux barbecue. brisket of beef 2 cups of your favorite BBQ Sauce 1 can diced tomatoes […]
I remember my mother making stuffed mushrooms for every Thanksgiving… well, maybe it was just every Thanksgiving of my grade school years. Lately, we’ve dropped the habit. But, this is a great way to use leftover stuffing. And, they’re a great little blast from Thanksgiving days of my past.
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