SOFT BOILED EGG – w/ buttermilk biscuits, fruit jam, and coffee. Soft Boiled Egg Bring water to a full boil. With a spoon, slowly place the egg in water. Continue at a full boil for exactly 5 minutes. Remove, drain the boiling water and fill the pot with cold water, allowing the eggs to cool […]
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Pantry Pizza – I was home alone and I wished for a pizza. We mainly eat home-cooked meals and I thought… how can I make a 🍕 pizza out of my fridge and pantry? I grabbed the Pillsbury Grand biscuits, some Italian tomato sauce in a jar, an onion, chopped up yesterday’s roasted chicken thigh […]
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Breakin’ All The Rules Bennies! – This non-traditional version of Eggs Benedict is quick & easy + only costs a buck or so! ie: one slice of bread, one slice of ham, 4 eggs, 1/2 lemon, pinch salt, & half a stick of salted butter & in only 10 minutes – I was eating brunch! […]
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NACHOS – These nachos are fantastic and were inspired by The Grill at The Gaylord Hotel and Resort. They are constructed using flavorful chicken breasts (pulled into shreds, and marinated in a chipotle/mayo peppery sauce), pickled onion (available online or at your grocery), jalapeño slices, chopped fresh avocados, black beans (cooked in a spicy seasoning […]
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SHRIMP SCAMPI & SALAD – made for a light summer meal. I butterflied the shrimp to make the presentation more exotic, and served just four large shrimp each – they went a long way. Lightly season and sauté the shrimp in some olive oil, add butter and baste, then after a little color, remove shrimp […]
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Shrimp – Boiled in crab & seafood seasoning until just pink, remove, drain, and place on serving plates, make spaghetti carbonara* (sans the bacon) with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Place the trimmed interior leaves of Romain lettuce (dressed in a little vinaigrette) to the side of the shrimp. Mound the spaghetti onto the plate and garnish it […]
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HANDMADE! When we casually walk across a handmade oriental rug, we should be more aware of the amount of labor and centuries of passed-down techniques that went into its creation. I have heard rug dealers say, people don’t want traditional design rugs anymore. The craft needs to be appreciated as much or more than the […]
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GROWING ORCHIDS AT HOME – There is a myth that orchids are one of the most difficult plants to grow in the world of horticulture, and for some reason, growing orchids is thought of as a hobby only for the wealthy. Over two years ago we bought the orchid plant, pictured, at a supermarket and […]
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CHICKEN SCHNITZEL – Cooked in toasted breadcrumbs, we were raving about this for days after fixing it. Just take two chicken breasts, flattened them in a plastic storage bag. We used a French-style wooden rolling pin. The only other bit to know is to lightly season your flour and bread crumbs with salt & pepper! […]
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CUCUMBER SANDWICHES are usually reserved to be a part of the food at an English High Tea, but cucumber sandwiches can make a delightful light lunch, or a quick snack if friends are dropping by for a visit. To Make: “86” the crust (trim off), put either butter or mayo on the untoasted bread (white […]