Tag Archive | Cooking Thoughts
Cooking Thought: February 10th 2013
Today is National Cream Cheese Brownie Day! CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter 2-1/2 cups sugar 5 eggs 1-1/4 cups flour 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9-inch aluminum foil baking pan. Read through this recipe entirely before you begin, as you […]
Cooking Thought: February 9th 2013
Today is National Bagels and Lox Day! Recipe Ingredients for Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox 1 small egg bagel 2 T whipped cream cheese 1 1/2 oz lox Recipe Directions for Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox Toast bagel. Apply cream cheese. Apply lox. Eat.
Cooking Thought: February 7th 2013
Hi guys, sorry I haven’t updated in a minute. I’ve been sick! Today is National Fettucine Alfredo Day! This is one of my favorites! INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound dry fettuccine pasta 3-4 Tbsp unsalted butter 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese Black pepper Additional, for creamy version: 1/2 cup cream Nutmeg METHOD 1 Bring a large pot of salty […]
Cooking Thought: February 4th 2013
Today is National Homemade Soup Day! Try our Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup What you need: 1 can condensed tomato soup (Yes, you read that correctly. Trust me.) 1 ½ pint of Heavy Cream 2 small cans Tomato Juice 1 can Crushed or Diced Tomatos 3-4 leaves Fresh Basil (finely chopped) 1½ tablespoons Dried Basil Garlic […]
Cooking Thought: February 2nd 2013
Today is National Heavenly Hash Day 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. […]
Cooking Thought: January 30th 2013
Today is National Croissant Day! STUFFED CHICKEN CROISSANTS 1 lb. or so cooked chicken (no bones or skin) 2 pkgs. Pillsbury Croissants 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper 1 (4 oz.) pkg. cream cheese with chives 1/2 c. butter, melted Croutons, crushed Mix chicken, lemon pepper and cream cheese. Lay your croissants out and stretch them a bit so […]
Cooking Thought: January 29th 2013
Today is National Corn Chip Day! This recipe comes from Kraft and looks great! Cheesy Beef-Corn Chip Skillet 1lb. ground beef 1small onion, chopped 3/4cup water 1pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix 2cups corn chips 1/4lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2cups shredded lettuce 2 tomatoes, chopped BROWN meat with […]
Cooking Thought: January 25th 2013
Today is National Irish Coffee Day! Irish Coffee 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish cream liqueur 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey 1 cup hot brewed coffee 1 tablespoon whipped cream 1 dash ground nutmeg In a coffee mug, combine Irish cream and Irish whiskey. Fill mug with coffee. Top with a dab of […]
Cooking Thought: January 23rd 2013
Today is National Pie Day! French Pear Pie 6 large pears, peeled and sliced 1 lemon, juiced 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 (9 inch) unbaked single pie crust 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Sprinkle pears with […]
Cooking Thought: January 17th 2013
Today is National Hot Buttered Rum Day! Drink Responsibly! 1 small slice soft butter 1 tsp brown sugar Optional spices to taste: ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice Vanilla extract 2 oz dark rum Hot water Preparation: Place the butter, sugar and spices at the bottom of an Irish coffee glass or mug. Mix well or muddle. […]
Cooking Thoughts: January 16th 2013
Today is National Fig Newton Day! PUMPKIN FIGARO 16-18 Fig Newtons 1/2 c. cream cheese 1/2 c. chunky peanut butter 1 1/2 c. pureed pumpkin 3/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tbsp. vanilla 5 oz. evaporated milk Fresh whipped cream Grease and flour an 8 x 8 pan. Closely lay Fig […]
Cooking Thought: January 14th 2013
Today is National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day! 2 pounds thinly sliced peppered pastrami 2 pounds thinly sliced corned beef 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 16 slices rye bread 8 slices Swiss cheese 1/2 cup Dijon mustard About 3 cups coleslaw 1. Place pastrami, corned beef, and broth in a slow-cooker.* Heat, covered, on lowest setting until […]
Cooking Thought: January 13th 2013
Today is National Peach Melba Day! 1/4 cup peach schnapps or peach juice 4 large peaches, halved, pitted 1 (12 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam 1 (12 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted in a 300-degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes 1 quart premium vanilla ice cream Pour schnapps in […]
Cooking Thought: December 31st 2012
Today is National Champagne Day! Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes Candied Strawberries: 1/2 cup sugar 1 pint strawberries, hulled Champagne Cake: 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 egg whites 1 cup Champagne Strawberry Filling: Leftover simple syrup […]
Cooking Thought: December 30th 2012
Today is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day! Langoustines flamed in whisky sauce with potato cakes and quails’ egg tempura and wilted spinach Ingredients For the potato cakes 500g/17½oz waxy potatoes, such as Charlotte, boiled in their skins for 4-5 minutes 1 free-range egg, beaten 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill ½ lemon, zest and 1 tsp […]
Cooking Thought: December 26th 2012
Today is National Candy Cane Day! Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract A few drops peppermint oil (optional) 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup crushed candy canes, divided 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to […]
Cooking Thought: December 24th 2012
Today is National Eggnog Day! Drink responsibly! 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups milk 2 whole cloves Pinch of cinnamon 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tbsp each of bourbon and rum or brandy, or to taste (can omit for kid-friendly eggnog) *4 egg whites (optional) […]
Cooking Thought: December 10th 2012
Today is National Lager Day! Drink up! Drink Responsibly! Sam Adams Winter Lager Clone 5 gallon, extract with grains; OG = 1.069 FG = 1.016 IBUs = 26 to 30 Ingredients: 6.6 lbs. Briess wheat malt extract syrup 1.5 lbs. crystal malt (60° Lovibond) 1 lb. wheat malt 1.5 lbs. Munich malt (20° Lovibond) 1 teaspoon […]
Cooking Thought: December 7th 2012
Today is National Cotton Candy Day And may we also pause and pay tribute to the Feast of St. Ambrose of Milan, patron of beekeepers and beekeepers themselves. Without bees, we don’t have much food. Cotton Candy Sugar Cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 […]
Cooking Thoughts: December 6th 2012
Today is National Gazpacho Day 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 purple onion, finely chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped 1 sweet red bell pepper (or green) seeded and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup […]
Cooking Thought: December 5th 2012
Today is National Sacher Torte Day Nom Nom Nom Cake: 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate (chopped) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar 6 eggs, separated 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup cake flour Filling: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons dark rum, divided […]
Cooking Thought: November 20th 2012
Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day! Just in time for the holidays! Here’s a really simple easy for peanut butter fudge: 1/2 cup butter 2 1/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir […]
Cooking Thought: November 18th 2012
Today is National Vichyssoise Day! Vichyssoise is considered the best cold soup and was invented here in the US. 2 leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup thinly sliced potatoes 2 1/3 cups chicken stock salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 1/8 cups heavy whipping cream Gently sweat the […]
Cooking Thought: November 17th 2012
Today is Homemade Bread Day and National Baklava Day This will be perpetually available in my restaurant…just saying Baklava 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough 1 pound chopped nuts 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup honey Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees […]
Cooking Thought: November 8th 2012
Today is National Harvey Wallbanger Day 1.25 oz Smirnoff® No. 21 Vodka 0.25 oz hazelnut liqueur 3 oz orange juice 1 slice orange In a glass with ice, add Smirnoff No.21 Vodka and orange juice. Stir and float liqueur on top. Garnish with orange slice. Drink responsibly or not at all!
Cooking Thought: November 7th 2012
Today is National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day! Here’s a tasty treat from Bobby Flay Ingredients 12 fresh apricots, pitted and halved Vegetable oil 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped Directions Heat grill to high. Brush apricots with oil and grill, cut side down, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn […]
Cooking Thought: November 4th 2012
Today is National Candy Day! Get that left over Halloween candy and make a treat! Apple Snicker Salad 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 (6 ounce) package whipped cream topping (such as Cool Whip®) 6 chocolate-coated caramel-peanut nougat candy bars (such as Snickers®), cut into bite-size pieces 3 Granny […]
Cooking Thought: November 3rd 2012
Today is Sandwich Day! Here’s a fantastic panini recipe! I hope you enjoy! Alfredo Florentine Chicken Panini 1 (270 g) tub PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup tightly packed chopped fresh baby spinach leaves 10 (1/2 inch thick) slices Calabrese bread (crusty Italian bread) 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 […]
Cooking Thought: November 2nd 2012
Today is National Deviled Egg Day Because when I think November I think deviled eggs… Deviled Eggs INGREDIENTS 1 dozen eggs 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp minced onion or shallot 1/4 teaspoon tabasco Salt and pepper Paprika METHOD 1 First hard boil the eggs. Fill up a large saucepan half-way with water […]
Cooking Thought: November 1st 2012
November brings some fantastic food celebrations! National Apple Month (3 months, Sept, Oct & Nov) National Diabetes Month National Georgia Pecan Month National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month National Pepper Month National Raisin Bread Month Vegan Awareness Month T doesn’t like raisins so I’ll eat the rain bread
Cooking Thought: October 25th 2012
Today is National Greasy Foods Day! …because America needs another reason to eat crap and become fatter…
Cooking Thought: October 20th 2012
Today is National Brandied Fruit Day BRANDIED PEACHES 4 lbs. Select large clingstone peaches 4 lbs. granulated sugar 1 pint high quality brandy In a large pan, put sugar with about 1 cup of water (or just enough water to dissolved it). Blanch 6 whole peach kernels and add to the sugar. When the syrup […]
Cooking Thought: October 18th 2012
Today is National Chocolate Cupcake Day and Saint Luke’s Day, the patron of butchers Here is a great recipe from the fabulous Ina Garten: Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla […]
Cooking Thought: October 15th 2012
Today is National Mushroom Day! I simply LOVE Mushrooms so am thrilled to celebrate this occasion. I thought it would be a perfect time to share some mushroom facts and tips with you. Happy National Mushroom Day!! Enjoy! Mushrooms: Mushroom last longer in paper bags in the crisper compartment of the refrigerator. Sauté mushrooms on […]
Cooking Thought: October 8th 2012
Okay folks today is National Fluffernutter Day AND – National Pierogy Day, I don’t know about you, but I’ll celebrate with Pierogies! Pierogies can be filled with any number of things, cheeses, meats, veggies. My personal favorite is a simple potato and onion with a bit of cheese and seasoning. Below is a recipe for […]
Cooking Thought: October 7th 2012
Today is National Frappe Day! Originating in Greece, it’s mainly a frozen instant coffee drink with a yummy, thick, foamy head brought on from the mixing of the instant coffee granules or you can add a dollop of whipped cream. Here’s a very simple recipe for you to try: Ingredients 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1/4 cup […]
Cooking Thought: October 4th 2012
Today is National Taco Day!!! AND National Vodka Day!!! Which means it’s time to FIESTA!!!! Tacos De Matamoros Ingredients 2 pounds ground chuck 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 12 […]
Cooking Thought: October 3rd 2012
Did you know today is National Caramel Custard Day? Caramel Custard Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided 6 eggs 3 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions In a large heavy saucepan, cook and stir 3/4 cup sugar over low heat until sugar is melted and golden. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups, tilting to coat bottom of cup; let […]
Cooking Thought: October 2nd 2012
Today is National French Fried Scallops Day! Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup unflavored breadcrumbs, to coat scallops 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb sea scallops (If large, cut in half or quarters) vegetable oil, for deep frying Directions: Wash scallops in cold water, and drain on paper towel. Beat eggs. Add salt to crumbs. Roll scallops in […]
Cooking Thought: October 1st 2012
Today is World Vegetarian Day!!! So to celebrate I’ve decided to bring to you a family favorite and recipe we’ve featured here at CYP before: Lentils Posted by Taby74 on August 2, 2011 in Adventures in the Kitchen, Recipes D and I have been vegetarians since April of this year. For the most part, this was a surprisingly easy transition for us […]
Cooking Thought: September 8th 2012
Basil is one of Clean Your Plate’s favorite herbs to cook with, but here are a few other uses for this wonderful herb. Some people believe putting whole basil plants on a window sill will deter flies. Basil is also used in aroma-therapy products, as a landscape plant, and it is even dried and pressed […]
Cooking Thought: August 16th 2012
“Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans … are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit.” ― Anthony Bourdain
Cooking Thought: August 5th 2012
“Breakfast cereals that come in the same colors as polyester leisure suits make oversleeping a virtue.” -Fran Lebowitz, journalist
Cooking Thought: August 4th 2012
“I was a vegetarian until I started leaning toward the sunlight.” -Rita Rudner
Cooking Thought: August 1st 2012
“We look up to see if it is day or night. If stars burn cool and moon does shine, we take to smoke divine and wine. If breath of sun does belch its heat, we boil coffee and prepare to eat.” ― Roman Payne
Cooking Thought: July 30th 2012
“I don’t believe in twisting yourself into knots of excuses and explanations over the food you make. When one’s hostess starts in with self-deprecations such as “Oh, I don’t know how to cook…,” or “Poor little me…,” or “This may taste awful…,” it is so dreadful to have to reassure her that everything is delicious […]
