Sometimes, it’s nice to get back to basics. Sure, there are great brands out there that make canned tomato sauce – and, when in a crunch, they sure come in handy – but when you have a little time, it’s really a nice thing to try and make at home. Really, making tomato sauce is […] Read more…
Yes, this might seem odd, but chocolate and zucchini muffins are delicious! Having just finished a series of recipes featuring zucchini, I had to include these slightly unusual sweet treats. The muffins don’t overwhelmingly taste like zucchini, but zucchini does adds a lovely texture to the muffins and keeps them incredibly moist… and who could […] Read more…
There’s just something special about zucchini bread isn’t there? It’s savory but also sweet, and pretty hard to beat when it’s just out of the oven. This recipe was given to me by one of my editors, and her recipe surely didn’t disappoint! It’s really easy to make and you’ll have deliciously moist bread to […] Read more…
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the perfect lunch or light dinner. I’m always looking for new ways to cook with chicken breast to make it flavorful; truth be told, a lean piece of chicken breast without the skin and bone can often be quite bland. Marinating the chicken in spiced yogurt for […] Read more…
I hadn’t made cheesecake in a little while so I was glad that this month’s Daring Bakers Challenge would give me a chance to make one of my favorite desserts.The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes. The cheesecake was delicious! I used a mixture of oreo crumbs and melted butter for […] Read more…
After using pine nuts for the pine nut and almond tart I made last week, I used the leftover nuts to make stuffed squid. I had never had stuffed squid and am glad to have discovered a new way to enjoy it. I am used to using squid in various summer salads as well as […] Read more…