It's Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Appetizers Perfect for TV Viewing
January 18, 2013 By 4 Comments
I'm working on a SuperBowl promotion with Wayfair to reveal tasty slow cooked appetizers to eat during the big game (that post is coming on MONDAY). With many highly-anticipated television events on the horizon quick and easy recipes are a necessity. From the Superbowl to the Grammy’s to the Academy Awards, chances are you'll be hosting or attending a tv viewing party. I took a poll with my readers for their fave tv appetizers. Here are just a few that ranked high that I have in. They are always crowd pleasers! Enjoy... Judy’s … [Read more...]
Corn, Zucchini and Feta Bake
January 16, 2013 By 2 Comments
Are you in search of good vegetarian side dishes for your dinner? I easily get bored with our weekly veggie rotation of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. I’m always on a mission to spruce up our meals by combining different colors and textures and flavors in our side dishes. My kids love the Brussels sprouts with Bacon and Maple Syrup side. The juxtaposition of the crunchy bacon with the soft steam Brussels sprouts and the sweet syrup renders perfect harmony. The grilled Kale with Ricotta cheese and Plums blends the soft tartness … [Read more...]
Slow Cooked Pork Chops in Mustard Cream Sauce
January 14, 2013 By 3 Comments
The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a 'What the hell?' attitude. Julia Child It’s safe to say I finally took my biggest risk in the kitchen: I cooked a new dish for dinner guests. I don’t entertain much at all, and if I ever have people over, I stick to the basics (appetizers) or I serve a dish that’s been tested ad nauseum with my family. But, I figured it was time to leave my comfort zone behind and to face a new culinary challenge. You might be thinking I made the culinary equivalents of a … [Read more...]
