Everyone in our house loves cheese. My husband and I have always enjoyed a wide assortment of cheeses, and as the kids mature, they also have expanded their palates. I can see this growth when my 15 year old tells me that she has a strong craving for brie first thing in the morning.
To me, cheese is an essential element in so many different dishes. If I am going to eat a sandwich, burger, or wrap, cheese needs to be a component. Eating an item without cheese just isn't that exciting. My favorite Tapas Mondays include some iteration of
Homemade Bread Crumbs
by TT July 26th, 2012 | Simple Solutions
It's been a while, but today I decided to write about a non-recipe recipe. Bread crumbs. Most likely when you think of that ingredient you envision a cylindrical cardboard container in your cupboard. Until about a year ago, I did also. If I was going to make meatballs, eggplant parmesan, or zucchini fries, I would need to have this ingredient on hand.
I had heard plenty of chefs recommend that cooks make their own bread crumbs. However, I always thought it was easier to buy them, until one day I had a realization. Neither my husband nor I eat
I had heard plenty of chefs recommend that cooks make their own bread crumbs. However, I always thought it was easier to buy them, until one day I had a realization. Neither my husband nor I eat
Festive White Chocolate Strawberries
by TT July 5th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes, Simple Solutions
Ideally, I would have posted this recipe on Monday. If I were running just a little bit late, I would have published it yesterday. However, I am quite off schedule with my cooking and writing, as we spent the past weekend at a family reunion. Thus, this 4th of July themed strawberry is a day late. I debated not posting the recipe until next July, but I have a feeling that there will be more Independence Day celebrations this weekend, with the holiday falling midweek.
This chocolate covered strawberry is a delightful recipe to have on hand, even beyond the
This chocolate covered strawberry is a delightful recipe to have on hand, even beyond the
Asian Ketchup
by TT October 12th, 2011 | Recipes, Simple Solutions, Spreads & Sauces
It's been a month since I shared a Simple Solution. This recipe fits perfectly within this category. It requires two ingredients and takes about 5 seconds to make. However, the flavor that it imparts is so much greater than would seem possible.
So, how did Asian Ketchup come to be? As I've written, our 13 year old is a vegetarian. Vegetarianism is something I have dabbled with throughout my life, so quite frequently I opt to eat the same dish as her while other family members have a meat-based dish. Sometimes we make dishes from scratch, but other times we used
So, how did Asian Ketchup come to be? As I've written, our 13 year old is a vegetarian. Vegetarianism is something I have dabbled with throughout my life, so quite frequently I opt to eat the same dish as her while other family members have a meat-based dish. Sometimes we make dishes from scratch, but other times we used
Macerated Fruit
by TT September 8th, 2011 | Recipes, Simple Solutions
Technically, I am calling this a recipe, but I know there isn't much involved in the recipe. It simply is a matter of combining two (or maybe three) ingredients to produce a final product. However, I think that macerated fruit could be considered a recipe in that the final product is fairly different from the one with which you started.
Macerating fruit can be done in two different ways. It really depends on what you want the final result to be. If you simply are seeking a little more sweetness and liquid for your fruit, then you have one option. If
Macerating fruit can be done in two different ways. It really depends on what you want the final result to be. If you simply are seeking a little more sweetness and liquid for your fruit, then you have one option. If