The Accidental Gourmet

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Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Baby Its Cold Outside…

Yes, it is frigid and frosty. It is the time of year to gather at home with friends and family to eat good food, laugh and celebrate. But you don’t get to celebrate if you are stuck in the kitchen. So I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share some of my favorite crock pot stews, soups... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Pizza!!!!!!

I admit it. I am addicted to pizza…the gooey cheese, the yummy toppings, the just perfect crust… I have to stop. I’m making myself hungry. But I am not one to stand with just the usual stuff. Pizza is the perfect excuse for creativity. These are some of our favorite pies. I have not given amounts... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 20, 2004

Santa in your Kitchen

It is five days until Santa Claus barrels down your chimney and through your bank account at warp speed and you still have presents to buy. You also have no time to shop and very little money left to do it with. It’s time to get yourself into the kitchen and impress your friends and family with a... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 19, 2004

The Spice of Life

Seasoning past salt and pepper and Italian blend is usually more than most cooks think about while fixing a hurried meal. But a few well chosen spice blends can perk up the most ordinary dish. And you don’t have to spend a bunch of money on them…just mix your own. Here are a few to try. All Purpose... Sign in to see full entry.

Fast Food

I will tell you a little secret. With a few exceptions I would rather have a home cooked meal than take out. I even like my own pizza better than I do Pizza Hut. But sometimes it’s just easier to call for pizza or grab burgers or Chinese on the way home than to cook. These recipes are what I call my... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 17, 2004

Sandwich Spreads

Sandwich Spreads are deceptively simple. You just need to follow the three G’s; Glue, Garden and Goodies. What the in the world am I talking about? Like I said, it’s simple. Every sandwich spread has a tasty glue that holds it all together; sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cottage cheese. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Tis the Season…

Its that time of year. We spend too much money, eat too much food, go on too little sleep and then you still have to work. These little gems are super simple items you can take to parties, get togethers or use to throw last minute parties of your own. Dips – Where there are chips you must have dips.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Simple Soups

OK, we are all on the go. We are all super busy, super rushed. These soups are the best of my Mike’s repertoire. He only lets me “help” with the soups. He is the soup master. Caramelized Chicken and Onion Soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can evaporated milk 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast,... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Cucumbers are my absolute favorite salad vegetable. But there is so much more than plain old salad that you can do with them. These are some of my favorites cucumber dishes. Cold Cucumber Soup 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled and left whole 2 cup sour cream 1 cup evaporated milk 1... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 13, 2004

Adding stuff to Pepsi

OK.. I am not a purist. I will try anything once..be it food, drink, music...even naughties. But this adding things to pepsi is starting to get a little out of hand. I can handle cherry pepsi and I tried the twist one (with lemon) last night and it was decent...but holiday spice??? I tried a sip.... Sign in to see full entry.

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