My first ever experience (experiment?) with making my own rice paper wraps was tonight’s dinner, and WOW was I impressed with the ease of these delicious wraps. I had tried these many times before at a local Thai place, and I guessed what might be in them and replicated it at home. I think mine [...]
Have you ever played with your food? I have! In fact, it’s what I do best. I love trying new ideas, and making new and interesting things in my kitchen. Recently, I thought I’d try making flavoured cream cheese, so I took 1 package of Cream Cheese (250g) and added in about 1 1/2 TSBP [...]
It’s not all that often that I post appetizer recipes, so today I thought I would post this crowd-pleasing cheese ball recipe. It’s YUMMY – and it freezes very well. If you prefer, make it into two smaller balls, and freeze one for later.
Pineapple Cheese Ball
2-8 ounch packages cream cheese
8 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple, drained [...]
Among the 60+ cookbooks in the rapidly growing collection on my kitchen shelves, I have many of the Company’s Coming series by Jean Pare. Her books offer straight-forward recipes, perfect for both entertaining and for family. Recently, I picked up a copy of “Meals in Minutes.” Now *this* is my kind of book! There is [...]
Baba Ghanouj is a popular Middle-Eastern dip made of roasted eggplant and spices. It is best served with pita wedges, or on vegetarian wraps in place of a meat.
Simple Low-Fat Baba Ghanouj Recipe
1 eggplant
3 TBSP chopped cilantro
3 TBSP non-fat plain yogurt
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp coriander
3/4 tsp salt
3 or 4 [...]
There is a recipe in “The Cat Can Cook Book” for Stuffed Mushroom Caps, that features crab, but I wanted to post a similar recipe with a different spin. These mushroom caps are just as simple, yet different enough to become a whole new dish!
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
12 Large Button Mushrooms, stems removed, and finely chopped
1 [...]
Since I am making these tomorrow for a Christmas Party I am hosting, I thought I would share them here as well! Super easy, super quick, super GOOD!!!
Quick Hot Crab Dip
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 1 pkg (250 g) Cream Cheese, softened, 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss Cheese or Mozzarella Cheese, 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Dressing, [...]
Yolanda’s Antipasto
This is a wonderful, traditional and easy recipe for making your own Antipasto. This family favorite recipe comes from my Aunt Yolanda, and has been a wonderful addition to many family dinners.
6 Medium Size Green Peppers (chopped fine)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Can Mushroom Pieces
1 Small Can Pimento
20 Green Olives
20 Black Olives
1 Jar Green Pickle [...]
These past few days have seemed cooler, almost autumn-like (although I haven’t even left the house to really know for sure!) At any rate, I have been inspired to think about tummy-warming recipes that are delicious and low fat. Healthy and good-tasting, these baked beans are a family-pleasing , easy meal. This [...]
This is a bean dip that I make often to take to parties, potlucks or just to pig out on right here at home! I made up the recipe myself, and if I do say so myself it’s pretty darn good. Always a big hit with friends! But watch out, serious garlic [...]
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