Thursday, June 6, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on June 6, 2013

It’s hard to find original recipes.  Let’s face it… there’s only so many ingredients in the world and since I get 8 cooking magazines a month and about 30 cooking-related e-mails a day, I’ve seen a lot.  So when I see something different and interesting, I get a little excited.  Allrecipes had a Brandied Shrimp with Pasta.  White wine and brandy?  Hmmm… I’m curious.  Then there was Pillsbury’s Beer-Cheese Mac and Sausage that blends macaroni and cheese with cocktail sausages and popcorn.  Tell me that doesn’t sound delicious.

However, the recipe I kept going back to was from Kraft.  A basic Jalapeno Poppers recipe, but as I looked at the ingredients, it had bacon.  BACON!!!  Oh Kraft, you just get me.

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Food Network

Video!!!
Total Time: 35 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on June 5, 2013

Around this time of year, I start craving sandwiches.  Specifically, BLTs.  I have no idea why.  So color me excited when I saw Food Network’s recipe for BLTs with Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli.  It blends two of my favorite things – BLTs and Buffalo Wings.

As a side note, they also had a recipe for BLT Hot Dogs which upon inspection looked really GROSS.

I was very intrigued by Swedish Doughnuts recipe from Taste of Home.  These cinnamon and sugar sprinkled donuts have Mashed Potatoes in them.  Mashed Potatoes?  I don’t know how I feel about it, but if anyone either makes them or has tried them, let me know.

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Food Network

Total Time: 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Monday, June 3, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on June 3, 2013

I always look for recipes that are easy to make and can feed a lot of different tastes.  That way, if someone stops by or I have a last minute guest, I have something to feed them.  That’s why my favorite recipe from this bunch is the Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs from Food Network.  Give them the protein and veggies and let them create their own combinations.

I also love Potato Chip Cookies.  Real Simple almost got me with their recipe.

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Food Network

Total Time: 2 hr 55 min
Prep: 40 min
Inactive: 2 hr
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on June 1, 2013

My poor grill has been stashed away far too long.  It is time to pull that baby out and try some of the delicious recipes I found hiding in my e-mail.  I can’t wait to try the Hamburquesas Mexicanas – pepper-jack stuffed burgers topped with guacamole and salsa – but I’m really excited about the Garlic Lover’s Grilled Corn and Garlic Steak with Garlic.  You may not be able to be around me for a couple of weeks afterward, but I’m not really a people person anyway. 

Just kidding!

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Food Network

Total Time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Level: Easy

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on May 30, 2013

Yes, I am alive.  My business that brings me money has exploded, so between that and the Chicago Blackhawks… well I’ve been swamped.  One thing I know for sure is that it is grillin’ season!  I’m more than excited to pull out the grill, marinade some beef, chicken, pork and seafood, and do some outdoor cooking.  There are some intriguing recipes in this collection: some cute desserts from Betty Crocker and baby food recipes from Parents Magazine.  However, I was most attracted to the Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes from Food and Wine Magazine.  I used to live near Philadelphia and used to drive down to Baltimore only to eat crab.  When I visit the region, I try to eat my weight in crab (and usually succeed).

I hope you enjoy!

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Food Network

Video!
Total Time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Easy

Total Time: 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Level: Easy

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on May 2, 2013


This day my InBox was crammed full of fish taco recipes.  If you've ever had a good one (and frankly I haven’t found any that rival those I ate in Southern California) you’ll want to read this post.

Another note: According to Land o’ Lakes, they donate money to Feeding America each time you pin or re-pin a recipe from their site.  A good cause, no?  And all you have to do is PIN… and you know you want to pin.  Come on, do it!

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Food Network

Video!!!
Total Time: 47 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 25 min
Cook: 7 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Video!!!
Total Time: 1 hr 45 min
Prep: 35 min
Inactive: 25 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Intermediate

Video!!!
Total Time: 26 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 15 min
Cook: 6 min
Yield: 6 servings

Video!!!
Total Time: 38 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 15 min
Cook: 8 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Level: Intermediate

Video!!!
Total Time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings, serving size 1 cup
Level: Easy

Video!!!
Total Time: 34 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 9 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Easy

Total Time: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Recipes from the Archives on April 30, 2013


It’s finally warm in the Chicago area!  I think it’s time to bust out the grill and start some warm weather cooking… especially since last night I heated up the kitchen baking a casserole in my oven.

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Food Network

Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy