To wok or not to wok? Well, you won’t starve without one — and can still make a decent chop suey or chow mein in a regular pan. But any self-respecting chef or “foodie” should have a good wok on hand. What’s so great about a wok? Wok’s are much better at distributing heat evenly. [...]
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Once you’ve made homemade pizza you’ll never want to eat that greasy cardboard-flavored substitute called takeout. Here’s a basic sauce recipe. Prepare your own toppings or make mini-pizzas so everyone can personalize their own dinner. Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 tablespoons grated [...]
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin pie may be a classic — but you can add a modern twist to an old favorite with this light and elegant Pumpkin Roll Ingredients 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons butter, softened 8 ounces [...]
Tips to Perfect Roast Turkeys
With Thanksgiving round the corner, it’s time to think about perfecting your turkey. Here are some quick tips: Choosing the size Allocate about 3/4 pound per person — generous servings, but with little leftovers. If you want extras for midnight snacks and sandwiches, plan on 1 to 1.5 pounds per person. Hens or Toms? There’s [...]
Spinach Lasagna
Written by ⁄⁄ November 9, 2007 ⁄⁄ Cozy Comfort Food Recipes, Pasta Please, Recipe, Uncategorized, Vegetable Recipes ⁄⁄
Any resolve to stay on a low-carb diet completely melts in front of a plate of lasagna. Forget glycemic index and fitting in a smaller pair of jeans. This meal (like life) is meant to be savored — with second, third or fourth helpings too. (Then fight off the guilt with the comfort that it’s [...]
Spam Reinvented – a Casserole from a Can
Canned goods are high on convenience, but rarely offer much flavor. But with a few extra ingredients, busy moms can turn something as humble as Spam and instant mashed potatoes into a gourmet meal that everybody will love. Ingredients 1 can (10 3/4 oz size) Condensed cream of potato soup 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, [...]
Chocolate Fondue
Written by ⁄⁄ November 7, 2007 ⁄⁄ Chocolate, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Fun, Recipe, Sweets, Uncategorized ⁄⁄
You can have your cake — and your chocolate too. A simple fondue recipe to impress guests, or cap a romantic dinner. Ingredients 12 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Amaretto liqueur (optional) Bite sized pieces of fruit or cake What’s next [...]
Allison Says So Long
Hey there, all you crazy readers, Allison here. I just wanna say that my time here at BFeedMe is at an end. The past two years of raising up this blog from just a wee infant have been fabulous & I have met so many wondermous folks. Thank you to all the readers over the [...]
Bouquet Garni
You may have heard of ’bouquet garni’ — herbs that transform a pot of chicken bones into the most delicious, yet delicate, broth. Here’s how to make one. Ingredients teaspoon dried parsley 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon dried savory 1/4 teaspoon crumbled dry bay leaf 1 1/2 [...]
Irish Cream Coffee
Written by ⁄⁄ November 5, 2007 ⁄⁄ Cozy Comfort Food Recipes, Drinks, Holiday Fun, Spirits & Libations, Uncategorized ⁄⁄
You’ve got the fireplace going, and holiday cookies fresh from the oven. The only thing missing? Coffee. “Whip” up a big mug of this special Irish treat in minutes. Creamy Irish Coffee Ingredients 4 cups of fresh coffee 1 cup of whipping cream. ½ cup of Irish whiskey. ¼ cup of sugar. 2 tablespoons of [...]
