Monthly Archives: January 2012

Cheddar Roquefort Rosemary Snaps

Posted on January 30, 2012 by P~

  I have said before that a Southern party is incomplete without cheese straws.  Since then, I have discovered that this tradition must be unique to just some areas of The South.  Nevertheless, given the Super Bowl party time is … Continue reading →

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Smoky Spinach Artichoke Hummus

Posted on January 29, 2012 by P~

  So, I’ve been getting my menu set for Super Bowl Sunday and our annual “commercial viewing party” and I decided that there should be at least ONE thing that was healthy to eat.  This.  This is it! Smoky Spinach … Continue reading →

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Soft Pretzel Bites

Posted on January 29, 2012 by P~

Soft pretzels…they are like a little taste of heaven to me.  I love bread, I love pretzels…and these combine the two in a really remarkable snack.  No more stale soft pretzels for me…or for you. Make these.  Pronto!  

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Slyders…Square Burgers for Home

Posted on January 28, 2012 by P~

  Slyders.  Mini square burgers…with mustard and pickles and onion… These simple little square morsels of joy were our saviors after many a late night of partying. As we age, the partying becomes less important, but how can we forsake … Continue reading →

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Cioppino with Lobster Stock

Posted on January 23, 2012 by P~

Chioppino – Fish Stew This hearty fish stew originated in San Francisco and was the by-product of the catch of the day, where fishermen would “chip in” some of their day’s harvest to a collective soup pot. With one taste, … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Bisque with Lobster Stock

Posted on January 23, 2012 by P~

  Soupity soup, soup.  Only, well…this is BISQUE!  ”Bisque is a smooth, creamy, highly seasoned soup of French origin, classically based on a strained broth (coulis) of crustaceans.” (wikipedia) Coulis of crustaceans?  That makes me want to giggle.  But this bisque will … Continue reading →

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Lobster Stock

Posted on January 23, 2012 by P~

  Waste not, want not…it is every cook’s best mantra.  Especially when the “waste” is lobster shells.  We had a lobster feast recently; I froze the shells (many of which had luscious meat still in…as well as bits of tomalley) … Continue reading →

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Tamale Pie

Posted on January 15, 2012 by P~

Tamale Pie…it’s similar to a “Frito Pie” for those of you in the South and Southwestern U.S., but good golly, it’s tamale!  The flavor and texture of that delightful tamale “crust” and layers of spicy flavor are awaiting you in … Continue reading →

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Poached Cod with Rosemary and Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Posted on January 3, 2012 by P~

  I’ve been torturing my friend, Marcie, about holiday food when she was swearing she needed to be on a diet to head to the beach.  So, here’s my attempt to make it up to her.  A quick and healthy … Continue reading →

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