This giant baseball made the perfect individual birthday cake for my son’s 1st birthday party. My son dived into the whole cake so I made cupcakes for the guests, decorating them with baseballs and red sprinkles.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
This cheese ball is a SPICY and addictive cheese spread. Use the peppers of your choice to make this cheese dip as spicy as you’d like. For a red-hot spread, be sure to try the habañero pepper version.
Monday, January 4, 2010
I was lucky enough to find sprinkles that matched the blue and green of the baby shower. So I simply decorated the cupcakes with a thick coating of sprinkles for high impact color.
Monday, January 4, 2010
This rich steak dish goes well with roasted red potatoes but would be suitable with any other vegetables or starches.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Naan bread is traditionally baked in a clay oven called a tandoor. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a tandoor in our home so this version of naan bread is baked on a BBQ or in a conventional oven. It is a fun family cooking project and learning experience. Leave it plain or top with cheese, garlic, onion or other desired ingredients. Serve it with curries, rice dishes or soups.
Monday, January 4, 2010
One of my criteria when we dine out at Mexican restaurants is the tortillas (corn and flour). In my mind, homemade tortillas are far superior to the mass-produced store versions and they make all of the difference in a dish! Corn tortillas are made out of masa harina which literally means “dough flour” in Spanish. Experiment with different masa flours until you find the flavor that you like best.
Monday, January 4, 2010
When I eat at Mexican restaurants I am always most anxious to sample the tortillas (corn and flour). In my mind, homemade tortillas are far superior to the mass-produced store versions and they make all of the difference in a dish! I have tried many different recipes. After a few successes and many flops, I have stumbled upon the following combination of ingredients. The result: my best flour tortillas to date! (although I will continue my quest to perfect them). They are thin and pliable, yet soft and tenderly chewy.
Monday, January 4, 2010
This taco meat doesn’t require any store-bought seasoning packets but it is just as easy to make. It is so juicy and flavorful that you can easily substitute ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option (and some people might not even notice a difference!).
Monday, January 4, 2010
Inspired by Mexican flavors, this non-traditional lasagne recipe is easy to throw together on a busy night. Save time by not pre-cooking the lasagne noodles.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. I like to use a variety of cheeses and mix ham chunks, chicken sausage and/or veggies into the creamy noodles.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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