I hope you’ve been tuning into From The Kitchens Of on the Cooking Channel these past few weeks! Three episodes have aired so far, and they continue to be rerun throughout the week, so you can easily catch up with anything that you’ve missed. I’m scheduled to film several more episodes in the coming months, [...]
Soup-alicious!
Tomato soup is one of those things that tastes better to me now than it ever did as a kid. Perhaps its because my palate has become so mature and refined due to my impressive cooking expertise and countless gourmet meals that I prepare each night…NOT! Haha…if you know me at all, you know I [...]
Whooooopie!
I have become a little bit obsessed with whoopie pies. Actually, that’s a gross understatement. I am completely, past the point of no return, beyond help, OBSESSED with these things. Never heard of one? Read about them here. Never had one? Make them with my winning recipe! They are crazy good–moist, sweet, and somewhat reminiscent [...]
Perfect for these Indian Summer weekends…
Feta Stuffed Basil Burgers & Burger Tips We’ve been enjoying our Indian summer as much as possible and nothing caps off an evening like a hamburger off the grill. Gourmet burgers are gaining in popularity with cookbooks and restaurants devoted solely to the classic American sandwich, which is so versatile and easy to dress up [...]
Pesto = Green Gold
Three years ago, Michael and I made batch after batch of pesto after we pilfered several grocery bags full of fresh basil from his sister’s garden. We made several varieties, using different herbs, nuts, and cheeses, and froze 1/2 cup portions flattened out in plastic baggies. All year long, we’d thaw out a bag to [...]
Thank goodness Michael has a green thumb!
Summer has made it incredibly easy for me to come up with my LEX18 recipes…all I have to do is look to the garden for inspiration! Our tomatoes and basil are thriving and I’ve so enjoyed coming up with ways to eat them. This salad is a colorful spin on the popular caprese salad, but [...]
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe!
I have a special place in my heart for fried green tomatoes, as they always evoke memories of my sister and me watching the movie, reading the book, and walking to our local grocer, Alpha Beta, in an effort to replicate the recipe in the back of the book. Being California girls, we had no [...]
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