Archive for September, 2007

Cheesecakes can be made of ricotta cheese, havarti, quark or, more usually, cream cheese. Other ingredients such as sugar, eggs, cream and fruit are often mixed in as well. Flavorings such as vanilla or chocolate may be added, and a fruit topping, like strawberries, is frequently added. One of my readers...

I was visiting my brother this weekend and we had a nice barbecue. He prepared this simple variation of baked potatoes, and it was really good! 4 potatoes 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons honey 1-2 tablespoons water kosher salt, to taste Wash your potatoes in the sink. Then dust the potatoes...

It’s always good to have some fresh appetizer and snack ideas instead of the standard chips and dip. This Chicken-Artichoke Spread is low in fat, carbohydrates and cholesterol. 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained 2 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves 1/2 cup minced green onions 3...

I know that sounds crazy, and no, it is not some weird new recipe I’m posting today. Actually I have a funny story. Last night, I just frying up some ordinary chicken cutlets when I noticed that one of the cutlets looked just like the shape of a fish. I got such a kick out of it, I had to snap...

The roundup of the Super Soup Challenge has been posted at Running With Tweezers! There were 54 soups that entered the challenge! So many great recipes to get inspired by.Go visit Running With Tweezers and cast your vote for the winning soup!

As the summer wraps up, I like to make use of the fresh fruits available. This recipe is simple….and simply delicious! I love having this for breakfast or when I need a quick and light lunch. Serves 2 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries 3/4 cup unsweetened...

This weekend, I took a drive out to the East End of Long Island. This part of the island is known for all the great farms and fruit stands. There is nothing better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. I came home with a nice collection of watermelon, peaches, cherries, corn, green peppers...