Archive for July, 2009

It is now time to announce the winner of the Silicone Spatula Set. Drum roll please…. The winner is Joe R — The winner has been notified by e-mail to obtain shipping information. NOW—it’s time for you to enter Week 3 — This week, I am giving a way a Sunbeam Digital Timer. ENTER...

Copycat recipes are always in demand. One of the most requested recipes I get is for the KFC Original Fried Chicken. Over the past few years I have worked with a company who publishes copycat cookbooks. Through my research, I have tested several clone recipes for the KFC chicken and I didn’t...

Ok, I will go on the record here — I am not a fan of oysters. Something about them just grosses me out…lol. My first kitchen job was at a seafood restaurant in Florida–and I had to handle and prepare oysters all the time. Here is a recipe for Oyster Fritters that I adapted from their...

1 lb cavatappi, corkscrew pasta Coarse salt, as needed 1 cup prepared pesto sauce 1 lemon, juiced, zested 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 4 scallions, chopped 3/4 lb ricotta salata, chopped, crumbled Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Bring a large pot of water to...

2 Eggplants – (about 7″ long), halved lengthwise Extra-virgin Olive oil, for brushing 2 Tbs Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 medium Onion, minced 2 Tbs Olive oil 2 medium Tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/2 tsp Salt 4 Garlic cloves, minced 3/4 tsp Dried oregano 1/2 tsp Ground cumin 1/3...

Fresh basil is what gives this recipe its incredible flavor! 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic (about 12 cloves) 2 medium-size red bell peppers, julienne cut 3/4 lb zucchini, cut in half lengthwise 1 large onion, chopped 6 cups cooked rice 1/3 cup...

2 lbs. Boiling potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold) 1 Fresh jalapeno pepper minced with some of the seeds 2 small Garlic cloves; minced 1 Tbs Sugar 1 Tbs White-wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tbs Fresh lime juice 1 Tbs Anchovy paste 1 1/2 tsp Vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed fresh coriander chopped fine 1/4 cup packed fresh...