Some (OK, most) of my favorite foods are components of a standard Mediterranean diet. Olives, feta cheese, flaky, fresh fish, and of course, hummus. If any of these ingredients are on my plate, I’m a happy camper. Hummus, especially, has become a staple in my kitchen. The creamy, tangy dip is a go-to if you’re in need of a quick afternoon snack, a flavorful condiment, or an easy party appetizer. Continue reading “Homemade Hummus with Pesto”
Month: April 2017
Center Stage: Banana Peanut Butter Waffles from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
Peanut butter and bananas—one of my all time favorite flavor combos. Lunch time, snack time, anytime, I love these two foods together – but especially at breakfast time. Today I’m serving up the flavor combo in waffle form. Continue reading “Center Stage: Banana Peanut Butter Waffles from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen”
Sinfully Rich Fudge Brownies
Whether you forgot a special birthday or need to throw together a quick dessert for bookclub, boxed cake and brownie mixes come to the rescue time and time again. But let’s face it, box-made vs. baked from scratch sweets just don’t compare. Continue reading “Sinfully Rich Fudge Brownies”
Baked Ham & Swiss Sliders
Does anyone else agree that one of the best things about Thanksgiving is the leftovers? While Thanksgiving dinner always makes my Top 5 Meals of the Year list, I can’t deny that I look forward to the next day just as much. Simple as it might be, leftover turkey on white bread with mayonnaise and tons of black pepper is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches. Is it November yet?! Continue reading “Baked Ham & Swiss Sliders”
Sous Vide Lollipop Lamb Chops
When I sit down with my family for our annual Easter meal I can expect a few favorites to make an appearance at the table. Deviled eggs (with pimento cheese!), honey glazed ham, bright green spring peas, and of course, lamb. Last year, a rosemary and garlic roasted rack of lamb was the centerpiece of our table and plates, but this year we are switching things up a bit with the Hamilton Beach® Professional Sous Vide and 6 Quart Slow Cooker. Continue reading “Sous Vide Lollipop Lamb Chops”
Glazed Coffee Beignets
If Heaven is a place on earth, it’s Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. The French Quarter fixture specializes in cafe au lait and beignets. Beignets are French-style donuts that are square, rather than round, and are covered in powdered sugar – lots of it.
Center Stage: Icelandic Skyr Waffles with Rhubarb Syrup from Savory Tooth
During my visit to Iceland last year, I ate skyr (pronounced skeer) almost every day. Skyr is a cultured dairy product with a yogurt-like texture, that has been part of Iceland’s cuisine for over a thousand years. I learned from locals that Icelanders eat skyr for any meal – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert – and it’s a ubiquitous part of their culture. You don’t have to travel to Iceland to experience skyr, as nowadays you can find it in many large U.S. supermarkets. Continue reading “Center Stage: Icelandic Skyr Waffles with Rhubarb Syrup from Savory Tooth”
Silky Sous Vide Egg Bites
“How would you like your eggs?” I don’t know about you, but this question always throws me for a loop. How do you expect me to decide between soft, runny poached eggs, or fluffy, cloud-like scrambled eggs? I thought I already had a tough time deciding how to cook my eggs in the morning, then the Test Kitchen introduced me to sous vide egg bites. Thanks to the Hamilton Beach Professional Sous Vide and 6 Quart Slow Cooker there is yet another way to enjoy eggs. Continue reading “Silky Sous Vide Egg Bites”
