My First Cake Decorating Class

If you ever have checked out my “About This Blog and Me” page, you know that I’ve pretty much taught myself how to cook.  Experimentation has been my friend… as is the number to the closest and fastest pizza joint.

The only "training" I've had was when I took a 2 hour class on Knife Skills from Sur la Table.  During this class, I cut myself three times.   

I’m not kidding.  My mother-in-law is my witness. 

That being said, my chopping and slicing skills have greatly improved and the number of times I have cut myself since I can be counted on one hand.  One of those times I cut myself intentionally when I looked at the serrated knife I bought and said, “This doesn’t look very sharp.  Is it?” and then pulled the blade over my index finger.

I never said I was smart.

Daily Recipe Round-up for March 6, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

All pictures came from the website specified.  You can click on the picture or recipe name to follow the link to their website.

Food Network

Beer-Braised Chicken

Total Time: 40 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy 

Daily Recipe Round-up for March 5, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

All pictures came from the website specified.  You can click on the picture or recipe name to follow the link to their website.

Food Network

Crispy Baked Potatoes

Total Time: 50 min

Cook: 50 min

Level: Easy

Weekend Recipe Round-up for March 2-4, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

All pictures came from the website specified.  You can click on the picture or recipe name to follow the link to their website.

Food Network

Tex-Mex Burrito Omelet

Total Time: 1 hr 17 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 57 min

Yield: 4 SERVINGS:

Level: Easy

Daily Recipe Round-up for March 1, 2012

This is a catch up post from the beginning of the week so be prepared to look at a lot of food!

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

All pictures came from the website specified.  You can click on the picture or recipe name to follow the link to their website.

Food Network

Quick Charred Green Beans

Total Time: 20 min

Cook: 20 min

Level: Easy

Weekend Recipe Round-up for February 25-26, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

All pictures came from the website specified.  You can click on the picture or recipe name to follow the link to their website.

Food Network

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Total Time: 1 hr 45 min

Prep: 30 min

Inactive: 1 hr 0 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 pretzels and 1/2 cup sauce

Level: Intermediate

Daily Recipe Round-up for February 24, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

All pictures came from the website specified.  You can click on the picture or recipe name to follow the link to their website.

Food Network

Perfect Fondue

Total Time: 10 min

Prep: 10 min

Level: Easy