Tag : Techniques
Quick Ham and Bean Soup
If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty and timely version will leave you with a satisfied...
Party Animal Snack Mix
A colorful and fun snack mix does't get any easier than this. Mix and match with your sweet and salty favorites.
Flavorful Tomato Soup
A cookbook recipe called for ingredients I didn’t have on hand, so I improvised and came up with this. I often make it for friends...
Orange Chocolate Mousse Mirror Cake
A shiny, mirror-like orange glaze covers a chocolate mousse cake to create a delicious show-stopping dessert your guests will be talking...
Weeknight Taco Soup
This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add cooked ground beef or cubed...
Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve...
Indonesian Bananas Foster
When I ate bananas Foster the first time, it reminded me of this dish. The concept is the same—sliced bananas with a very sweet sauce....
Cucumbers with Dill
Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a...
Butterscotch Pie with Walnut-Bacon Toffee
This recipe started as an experiment in making bacon toffee, but by the time I was done I had this sweet and savory butterscotch pie.
Roasted Asparagus
Since asparagus is so abundant here in spring, I like to put it to use with this tasty recipe. Not only does it come together quickly,...
Brie and Prosciutto Tart
Feel free to experiment with this versatile tart. Substitute ham or Canadian bacon for prosciutto, Swiss chard for spinach and your...
Hearty Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery seed for a special...
