Miscelaney

Be A Grillin’ Villain…and get skinny, too!

Summer is finally here and I’m loving chillin’ at home and being a grillin’ villain (nothing like a new bbq to get you in the cooking grilling spirit). Being a relatively newbie on the grilling front, I’m constantly on the lookout for fun recipes to try on the Q. Came across this article from Men’s [...]

Whoopi Goldberg’s Big Bad Ass Beef Ribs

A recent trip to New Orleans, and participation in the New Orleans Food & Wine Experience has me momentarily a’twitter (more than usual) with with eating. Eating good food, to be more precise. Here’s a killer recipe just in time to host one good ‘ol fashioned bbq for pop’s.  Bon appétit! Whoopi Goldberg’s Big Bad Ass Beef Ribs Makes [...]

The Paper Lining

Now that you know how to make the perfect cupcake for Mom, take it to the next level by adding the perfect touch…designer cupcake liners. Following are a handful of choices which are so sweet they definitely will put the [tooth]ache into your cake. Paper Orchid Cupcake Wrappers–set of 12 $15.00         BCC Polka Dot Cupcake Liners-set of 50  [...]

Easy-Peasy Paella

  Now this is my type of recipe!! So easy – you can cheat a little too and no one will ever know. Ingredients Large pan with curved edges – this will be made on the stove top and no lid is needed – pan to table 4-6 chicken thighs 2 lamb merguez sausage or 2 chorizo [...]

Pain Au Chocolat

You know those little gems you stumble upon from time to time that you make you seriously question how you ever possibly existed prior to said discovery? If you are any sort of a pastry fan (even if you aren't), you are going to LOVE ME.

No Knead To Work So Hard

Goodmorning fellow carb lovers. Here's a great recipe for fresh-out-of-the-oven bread, without all of the work. Just have to plan a day ahead. Now, even I can manage that.

How to Make the Perfect Veggie Omelet

The following recipe is simple and healthy. The secret is purely in the technique. The recipe and the photos come from my sister-in-law, Elizabeth Gentry, who currently resides in China as a photographer, closet foodie and mother of four.

4 Killer Apps

On the fourth day before Christmas, Miscelaney sent to me 4 Killer Apps

The Dough Boy and The Insinkerator

...but I must caution you, if you are intersted in making/serving an everyday "crescent roll" for Thanksgiving which is predictably good, quick, and expected, I suggest that you stop reading this post, find the dough boy in the refrigerated section, and carry on about your day.

Perfect Pairing #3

Here's the final installment from the Daily Candy and the Patrón Social Club Perfect Pairings event. After my tequila tasting course I'm ready to unabashadley bring on these tequila-inspired, liquid divinities (someone else is going to have to do the cooking part). Enjoy!