I haven't had a chance to post this super easy recipe until now. It comes to me by way of my sister-friend Deni, who is most awesome and also gave me the recipe for the Red Velvet Cupcakes! Deni made this for me one night about 10 years or so ago, before she really learned… Continue reading Easy Chicken Parmesan
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Marbled Double Chocolate Cheesecake Squares
I know it's been a long time since I've posted a recipe and I do apologize for that. It's been crazy in my life these past couple of months, filled with family emergencies, classes and tons of homework, and trips to comic conventions. Now that I'm semi-recuperated, I'm back to reading, editing, and hopefully posting… Continue reading Marbled Double Chocolate Cheesecake Squares
Cooking Tips #10
Today's cooking tip comes from Twitter friend Rachel Graves, who has a pretty wicked website here! Defrosting Meats Quickly Meat products will defrost wicked fast if you put them in a Ziploc bag and then in a bowl of warm water—ten minutes from rock solid to ice crystals for chicken breast; twenty minutes to… Continue reading Cooking Tips #10
Cooking Tips #9
This one may seem a little silly and obvious, but I find it funny and I'll explain why. Last Saturday, while at my grandmother's house and after taking my mother to the ER again the night before, I wanted to have some of the leftover Red Clam Sauce my uncle made a few days… Continue reading Cooking Tips #9
Cooking Tips #8
Do you know how to contain a grease fire? Most people don't. The picture below will show you what happens when a grease fire gets out of control. My oldest niece, who recently graduated from culinary school around the same time this fire happened (I know, it's hysterical), now knows what a grease fire… Continue reading Cooking Tips #8
Spaghetti with a Kick
If you don't know, I've been house-sitting all week for a friend of mine who had to go to Texas. However, her youngest son, who was supposed to house sit for someone else, has been here off and on throughout the week. On Wednesday, I wasn't expecting him when I came home from doing some… Continue reading Spaghetti with a Kick
Yes, It’s Friday
And I don't have a recipe for you. I'm sorry. My life has been in upheaval lately and I haven't been cooking a lot. Not to mention the flood in my apartment the other day. I think Harold Camping's prediction was just a few days too early because between the tornadoes ravaging the Mid-West and… Continue reading Yes, It’s Friday
Cooking Tips #7
Today's tip is about onions, and that tip is a chilled onion won't make you cry. So chill your onion(s) before slicing and dicing them and that should help. Mangia!
Cooking Tips #6
Ever have your tomato sauce taste "tinny" or have that metallic taste to it? Yeah, we so understand. This is what happens when you cook tomato-based sauces in aluminum or any reactive metal pan/pot. Sometimes, even copper will have this effect. To fix that taste, however, add a dash or two of Balsamic vinegar. Other than… Continue reading Cooking Tips #6
Cooking Tips #5
Frying things – bread *just* before putting it into the oil, otherwise the breading will become gummy instead of crisp.
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