February 2011
49 posts
Live. Love. Die.: Weekly Recipe →
live-heart-die:
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Vietnamese)
Ingredients
2 ounces rice vermicelli
8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
8 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half
1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons…
Cooking of a Struggling Young Adult: Miso Soup →
cookingofastrugglingyoungadult:
I absolutely love Miso Soup! It’s one of my favorites! Enjoy! :D
Serves 3
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Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups water
2 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 tablespoon light miso paste
2 teaspoons barley miso paste
1/2 cup fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1 green onion,…
Vodka Kahlua Cake
bonvivantella:
I have a secret. My most requested cake is probably one of my simplest. It is my version of cooking like Sandra Lee - and it works!
The Vodka Kahlua Cake is deliciously moist and flavorful without being overly alcoholic. It has a beautiful shape and glaze and can be dressed up depending on the situation.
Vodka Kahlua Cake
Makes 1 Bundt Cake
Ingredients:
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KBJB: Perfect Roast Chicken. →
kbjb:
Happy Friday! I am so excited to share my latest culinary endeavor. I’ve been intimidated to roast my own bird for some time now, but I learned two important lessons learned from this experience:
It’s so simple!
It’s so delicious.
Also just to clarify, I’m not that full of myself - the…
: Winter Squash and Apple Soup →
healthfoodstalker:
Sweet, salty and tangy…creamy, crunchy and cheesy…sometimes a contrast of flavors and textures really makes a dish sing!
I’ve never made a soup with apples before, but my friend Julie introduced me to a fantastic winter squash and apple soup. It is really thick, smooth and healthy, and the…
The Sangria Diaries: An Ode to Summer →
sangriadiaries:
Today’s post comes just in time, as the rain has begun dumping here again in the PNW we are reminded that summer is not as close as you might have thought. These photos come from forty-six at grace, check out the site to read the ode in completion and see the rest of the photos.
Recipe…
delish news: Barbados Banana Bread →
delishnews:
Love this stuff. use super ripe bananas (i leave mine a little chunky), good rum, and grate your own spices if you can.
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 3-4 bananas, mashed 1 shot Barbados Mt Gay Rum 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon…
I {heart} Baking: Coffeecake →
tinabakes:
Here’s a very simple recipe for a coffeecake—it’s great when you’re in a bind because it only has common ingredients you generally have around.
Cake ingredients.
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup margarine
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Topping…
Sex in the Kitchen: Recipe: Soup Day...Hurray! And... →
kitchensex:
Yesterday was the first Saturday of the month henceforth to be know as Soup Day Saturday!
So, even though I liked the first soup I made it did nothing to make me a soup convert. It still had that chunky texture that gives me the icks. Then my friend Jen Stevens suggested I consider soups…
I {heart} Baking: Red Lobster Biscuits →
tinabakes:
This is a quick and easy recipe, and it’s really pretty good.
2 cups Bisquick
3/4 grated sharp cheddar
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Preheat oven to 450. Mix together everything but the butter. Grease a…
gather the hours: baked: spiced apple cake →
gatherthehours:
Mmm…chunky bits of sweet apples in a sweet spice-filled cake. Cinnamon goodness. I baked it over and over again during the holidays and never tired of it once…nor did the people I shared it with. When I chose to share.
The apples on the edge caramelize a bit and a nice, almost crisp…
Green Eyes and Ham.: Meatloaf. →
jennadillon:
Delicious Meatloaf. This meatloaf has converted Meatloaf haters to lovers.
What you need:
The Loaf:
1 package Hamburger
1 Box of Stove Top Chicken Stuffing- crush bag before opening
1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
3 Celery sticks diced
3 Carrots - shredded with cheese grater fine
1…
Cooking of a Struggling Young Adult: Black-Eyed... →
cookingofastrugglingyoungadult:
Serves 12
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Ingredients:
1 pound dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Debut: My Happy Hour: Oreo Truffle Recipe →
damitadionne:
Ingredients:
1 package of Oreo Cookies
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 lb white chocolate
1/2 lb milk chocolate
Tools:
Food Processor
Large Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Cookie Sheet Pan
Wax Paper
Small Bowl (for melted chocolates)
Slotted Spoon
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For the love of good food and baking: Classic... →
fortheloveofbaking:
These pull apart rolls are welcome at my dinner table anytime. The secret ingredient is the dry milk; it helps to create the perfect soft fluffy texture.
Recipe from Average Betty
3 cups AP unbleached flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pkg. dry
: Indian Spiced Salmon →
healthfoodstalker:
I’ve been trying to eat lots of salmon since it’s so high in Omega 3’s, which are really good for you, in case you were wondering!
The trick to cooking salmon is not to overcook it, but to remove it from the pan/grill/oven when it’s a little less done than you like. It will keep cooking on its…
Cooking of a Struggling Young Adult: For... →
cookingofastrugglingyoungadult:
Sweet Potato Pie
Serves 8
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Ingredients:
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
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