I’ve had Feta on the brain today. It’s all I can think of, my boss has a block of feta cheese or a head, the clouds distictly look like feta at play and I’m pretty sure my computer is made of feta. Yuchh- no, it tastes like plastic. I must be having Greek Saganaki delirium. Saganaki (Greek [...]
Back To The Basics: Egg & Muffin Toaster
So I was scouring the Web today trying to find a new gadget and oh, buddy do I have just the thing. I can’t help but smile when I look at this one. Who would have thunk it? Just toasting your pumpernickel with your trusty toaster is a thing of the past. Now enjoy a poached or [...]
Mexican Apple Enchilada For You
To keep up with our Mexican Monday theme, I thought we’d mosey on down to the wonderful land of dessert. This Mexican Apple Enchilada is a delicious way to end a Monday, sweet and slow. Ingredients: 21 oz can apple pie filling 6, 8-inch flour tortillas 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup white [...]
Mexican Monday: Make Marvelous Mexican Mash
Monday’s are not my favorite days, I have to say. You’re just getting into the weekend grove and BAM! it’s Monday again. I’m not sure how it happens, but it always does. So I thought that I would make today Mexican Monday because I’ve never been able to resist a bit of alliteration or Mexican fare. [...]
Serve Up Tiger Shrimp This Weekend
The tiger shrimp is my all-time favorite prawn. They are tender, succulent, easily cooked and available in most groceries. I prefer to buy my shrimp already de-veined, but I enjoy peeling them myself, it’s a Zen kind of thing I guess. The tiger prawn is also known as the black tiger, leader, sugpo or grass [...]
Crawfish Elegance, A Dip Recipe
Are you ready for some creative crawfish fare? Then step aboard and bring along your favorite Cajun album, here we go! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons flour, chopped (just checking that you’re paying attention!) 12 oz can evaporated milk 3 tablespoons sherry 1 pound crawfish [...]
Back To The Bayou With Crayfish
I feel a little crustacean mood setting on. Let’s try our hand at astacology today. Crayfish, also called crawfish or crawdad, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters to which they are closely related. More than half of the more than 500 species occur in North America, particularly Kentucky (Mammoth Cave) and Louisiana in the Mississippi [...]
You’ll-Never-Go-Back-to-Kraft Mac & Cheese Casserole
Yay! The time has come for the unveiling of the much anticipated macaroni & cheese casserole! Have fun! Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni pasta 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated (you can substitute your fav cheese) What’s Next: Go ahead [...]
Mac ‘N’ Cheese, Please
The ultimate in comfort food, macaroni & cheese is always welcome at my table. A common dish and favorite of soul food, macaroni and cheese is traditionally made with cheddar cheese and elbow macaroni pasta. Packaged versions are available, consisting of boxed pasta and a cheese powder which is added to butter and milk. The [...]
Luscious Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Are you ready for some delicious, wonderful comfort food? Well, here ya go… Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 cloves, minced 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 of an 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, [...]
