Recipes

Recipe: North Peak’s Veggie Burger

February 22, 2012

This veggie-burger recipe is from North Peak’s Brewery in Traverse City, Mich. via Food & wine | Recipe: North Peak’s Veggie Burger | Seattle Times Newspaper.
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The secret to stir-fried chicken

February 21, 2012

WHEN WE are young, we have no way of knowing what we don’t know. When I was still in my late teens, I volunteered to cook a Chinese meal for a hundred people to raise money for a small volunteer fire department. No one, least of all myself, bothered to ask if I knew...
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Delicious Homemade Stromboli

February 20, 2012

One of my favorite things to eat when I go out to our local pizza house is stromboli. The sandwich style pizza has always been a favorite of mine. I discovered a couple of years ago how easy it is to make it at home yourself. I love making strombolis. It’s inexpensive and a...
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To Make Perfectly Cooked Steak, Sear It When Frozen Then Cook It in the Oven

February 19, 2012

This modernist technique for cooking steak may sound absolutely bizarre, but Kitchen Konfidence food writer Brandon Matzek says this frozen seared steak method is an easy process that results in perfectly cooked steak: “The contrast of the salty, golden crust and the smooth, buttery center is just pure heaven.” via To Make Perfectly Cooked...
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Recipe: Delicious Chicken and White Bean Chili

February 18, 2012

I love doing variations on my chili. Sometimes I fix regular chili, but then I get a hankering for something different. It’s those times that I love fixing this recipe for my delicious chicken and white bean chili. via Delicious Chicken and White Bean Chili | Hillbilly Housewife.
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Recipe: Palazzio’s Macaroni and Cheese

February 17, 2012

This recipe is from Palazzio in Santa Barbara, Calif. via Food & wine | Recipe: Palazzio’s Macaroni and Cheese | Seattle Times Newspaper.
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Recipe: Seafood Au Gratin

February 15, 2012

This dish goes together with just a little effort and you end up with an impressive and delicious dinner for two. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, sea salt and ground black pepper. via Food & wine | Recipe: Seafood...
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Recipe: Bacon and Egg Muffin

February 14, 2012

I found a really neat way to fix bacon and eggs this past week. Being rushed around from thing to thing has found me vacant in the kitchen during breakfast, so I created a way to fix breakfast without me having to stand over and cook it. It’s perfect for little hands, and to...
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14 (Mostly) Frugal Valentine’s Day Recipes

February 13, 2012

If you haven’t made your Valentine’s Day dinner reservations by now, don’t bother. It’s not worth it because: 1. there aren’t any tables left at your favorite restaurant at this late date, and 2. why spend money on a romantic night out when you can have an even more romantic night in? To get...
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Creating a Valentine’s Dinner That Doesn’t Cost a Fortune

February 12, 2012

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you are like me, you just really want to steer clear of the hustle and bustle of restaurants — not to mention the high price of the meal you are going to be served. via Creating a Valentine’s Dinner That Doesn’t Cost a Fortune |...
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