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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Today I had a hankering for noodles – tasty spicy fried noodles. With that desire and having asparagus available from earlier this week, I decided using thin sliced beef and red pepper would be perfect for my fried noodles. I picked up a package of Fortune Yakisoba Hot and Spicy Stir Fry Noodles at the local store to use as the base for my spicy fried noodles. These noodles are available in the refrigerated section and are simple to prepare – simply soak in hot water, drain well and stir fry. The rest of this recipe is a basic stir fry with one twist – I added Tom Yum Paste to the sauce mix. Are you ready to prepare something delicious and healthy in less than 30 minutes…
Another Friday, another cocktail recipe as promised! Tonight, it is the follow-up I mentioned last week – The Godfather, Part 2. Simply a twist on the classic Godfather cocktail of scotch and amaretto, this one substitutes the amaretto with… Tuaca! Yes, that delicious vanilla citrus liqueur adds a wonderful flavor to the scotch. I add a drop or two of angostura bitters to enhance the overall experience, but it is purely optional. Save Print The Godfather, Part 2 Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 parts scotch 1 part Tuaca 1 – 2 drops Angostura Bitters (optional) Instructions Add the scotch and Tuaca into a highball glass. Add the bitters (optional) and stir to combine. Add ice and serve. 3.5.3217 Yes, the Tuaca bottle is frosty…
This recipe is something I crafted from ingredients I had at home after a recent short trip. It is said ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. If so, then ‘hunger is the motivator to recipe creation’! From a few fresh, frozen, and pantry ingredients, this recipe came into being. It is simple and quick to prepare – something perfect for times when patience alludes you, like when I came home the other night! Well, it isn’t going to make itself, so let’s get cooking! Save Print Creamy Cheese Ravioli with Artichoke and Asparagus Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 8 oz fresh ravioli 1 6oz jar…
We’ve all seen or had the brie in puff pastry served with a tart/tangy jam (I prefer a good currant jam!). Today I played with a new appetizer – crostini with brie, soppressata and pepper jelly. This combination works as either just brie and pepper jelly (similar to the original that inspired this effort) or with the added soppressata. The addition of the soppressata gave the appetizer some heartiness and the salty, peppery soppressata complimented the creamy, tangy brie and spicy, sweet pepper jelly for a more complete taste experience. Just think, here is a new twist on a standard – just in time for holiday parties! Save Print Crostini with Brie, Soppressata and Pepper Jelly Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 4…
With the colder, rainy weather of fall here in the Pacific Northwest, I typically add a few of my favorite soups and stews into my recipe rotation. This recipe is adapted from my mom’s goulash recipe, another wonderful memory from my childhood. Easy to prepare, this recipe produces a hearty and tasty beef stew that you won’t mind having leftovers, if there happens to be any! Add slices of a baquette with fresh cream butter warmed in the oven and you have a heavenly meal in front of you. So… let it rain and be gray, we’re enjoying a flavorful hot stew tonight! Save Print Goulash (Beef Stew) Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 90 mins Total time: …
One of my fondest childhood memories of the holidays is of my mom baking cookies… and she baked lots of cookies. This recipe is a family favorite and gets high praise whenever I make it to share with family, friends, and co-workers. Now it is my turn to share it with you! Save Print Coffee Cookies Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 32 mins Ingredients ½ cup shortening ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cloves or ¼ teaspoon of each 1 egg ½ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in ½ cup cold coffee 2 cups sifted flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup raisins, chopped ½ cup walnuts, chopped Instructions…
Have you ever considered how versatile the omelette is? From a simple cheese omelette to any combination of ingredients, this often overlooked breakfast dish is easy and satisfying – especially when cooked in in butter that browns ever so lightly imparting that additional flavor to the eggs. Here is my take on the simple omelette… let’s get cracking! Save Print Brown Butter Cheese Omelette Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 7 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 large eggs or ½ cup egg substitute ⅛ cup cream 1 tsp Tabasco sauce pinch of salt a few grinds of black pepper 2 tsp butter ¼ cup shredded cheese, plus 2 tbsp reserved dried parsley (optional) Instructions Heat a…