A Cozy Kitchen
Top Recipes of Year Two & A Giveaway
The winner of the Shun knife is Rachel of Baked by Rachel (comment 281). Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your Shun knife. When I first started cataloging my recipes on this blog, it was merely for my own amusement. It was also rather convenient to be able to tell friends and family members, “Look it up. It’s on the blog” when asked for a recipe. As I was planning this post, I looked back on the post I wrote at the end of year one. “The more I became immersed in the world of food blogging, the more opportunities I had to meet and befriend those who share this interest. Even though this blog has become an important part of my life, it is simply a sliver of what is valuable to me. Last year I was able to narrow down my favorite recipes of the year to my top eleven. Appetizers: Beverages:Kamikaze Cocktail or ShotWatermelon Mojito Breads: Soups:Creamy Zucchini & Coconut Milk SoupMediterranean Chicken, Bean & Pasta SoupShrimp, Potato & Fennel ChowderSilky Shrimp Bisque with Sherry Entrees:
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Gouda Cheese Sauce
This morning I was looking at my home page and I realized that there is a lot of orange sweet potato and pumpkin going on. Considering the time of year I think it is very fitting. Maybe I should go red and green when Christmas comes around? I have never made a potato gnocchi before. First and most important you need 1 pound of sweet potato. In the photos I as preparing a double recipe so that is why you see so many potatoes. Pierce the potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potato for 5-6 minutes on each side, until tender. Slice the potatoes in half and let cool. Scoop out the flesh of the potatoes and mash, you need 1 1/2 cups of mashed potato. Add Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, 1 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg; mash to blend. Mix in flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough forms. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface, knead a few times and shape into a rectangle. Here I divided the dough into 6 equal portions because, like I said, I was doing a double recipe. Print Recipe Gnocchi
Crustless Quiche in a Cup
Crustless Quiche in a Cup by Rebecca Jun 3rd, 2010 // Breakfast, Most Popular, Picky Busters, Recipes I have found another way to combat pickiness. The best part about this breakfast is that it is chock full of veggies. Crustless Quiche in a Cup Recipe Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 to 40 mins Ingredients: 4 eggs 4 egg whites 1/2 cup lowfat milk 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups fresh broccoli florets fresh pepper & sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You might also like...
20 Make-You-Drool Bacon Recipes
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The Angry Chefs Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken
A lot of folks have asked me for this recipe. It’s one of The Angry Chef’s signature dishes, and I was lucky to pry it away from him. This recipe is a dream come true for garlic lovers like me. It’s tart and garlick-y and oh-so-fragrant in all the right ways. (As a bonus, you’ll surely be safe from vampires for the evening.) The instructions below are one part recipe, one part technique. Basically, the chicken breast is dredged in flour, then shallow fried in a bath of bubbling golden olive oil. Lemon juice, powdered peel, and fresh zest provide a triple dose of bright citrus flavor right near the end of cooking. Enjoy this chicken with any sort of hot, spicy rice (I have yet to get the recipe for the Demon Saffron Rice that he made around Halloween), some warm, buttered noodles, or grilled asparagus sprinkled with Parmesan. The Angry Chef’s Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken: A note on ingredients The Angry Chef’s Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken Serves 6-8 as a main course. Grab your chicken.
Brown Sugar Cookies
Apple Pecan Breakfast Cookies January 31, 2013 Today. Read the full article → Lemon Olive Oil Cornmeal Cookies November 19, 2012 Lately Nate and I have been working on eating well, and I have to say that we’re doing really well: choosing veggies over simple carbs, eating lean protein and having reasonable portions. Read the full article →
Chipotle Salsa with Pan-Roasted Tomatillos - Cook Like a Champion
There are some recipes that, for whatever reason, never make it to the blog. When it’s one that Eric and I both love, I try really hard to remedy whatever it is that’s preventing me from posting it. In the case of this salsa, the problem was lack of a photo. We’ve made it countless times in the last year, but we always seem to make it for parties and don’t have time to photograph it before it’s gone. When we made it a few weeks ago, I was determined to get a photo. This recipe, with a whopping three ingredients, is about as simple as salsa gets. Chipotle Salsa with Pan-Roasted Tomatillos Makes about 1 1/4 cups Ingredients: 4 medium tomatillos, husked, rinsed and cut in half (about 8 ounces) 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 chipotles in adobo (more or less depending on the level of heat you want) Directions: Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the tomatillos, garlic and chipotles into the bowl of a food processor.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. Enjoy! Here’s a short video sharing how to make these delicious pancakes: If you’ve ever thought you needed a reason to eat pancakes, today is the day: National Pancake Day! How do you like your pancakes? But recently I started dreaming about mixing cinnamon rolls and pancakes together… and this is what I came up with- my new favorite pancake: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. I have a wonderfully fluffy pancake batter that I like to use (recipe below) so I swirled a bit of cinnamon roll filling into the pancake. And they cooked up just like a pancake- fluffy, but with craters of crusty, sugary cinnamon swirled within. You might find three of these stacked in a fancy breakfast restaurant, but I’m gonna tell you that one pancake is all you need. Oh yeah. Ingredients:
Barbecue Chicken Rolls
You are cordially invited: Who: You, Dr. Drew, and his team of addiction medicine specialists What: An intervention for Miss Andie Mitchell, a dangerously addicted egg roll wrap pusher When: Immediately Where: Andie’s home, Seattle, WA Why: Because in one month’s time, Miss Mitchell has exhibited signs of extreme dependency on egg roll wrappers. If you or someone you love is suffering from extreme dependency on egg roll wrappers, seek help by calling 1-800-Egg-Roll. If you are a mature adult, able to use egg roll wrappers in a responsible manner, feel free to make barbecue chicken rolls for a snack, dinner, or the Oscars this Sunday. Warning: These rolls are habit-forming. For the complete recipe, substituting barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese, and a step-by-step tutorial, click here. Tagged as: appetizer, barbecue, BBQ, cheddar, cheese, chicken, easy, egg roll, healthy, light, rolls, sauce, wrappers
