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Corn – no husk style

Friday, July 13th, 2012

Great tip from Kathy from Rio Verde – Don’t husk your corn- put it in the microwave and then when it is done, it will come off like a breeze.  She just puts the corn in untouched microwaves for the allotted time then takes it out carefully, it is HOT~  Cuts of the ends and peels back the husk.  You can even use the husk as a handle to eat your corn when you pull it back and tie it with a piece of husk.  It’s pretty & fun. For microwave times click here… Read More→

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Vinaigrettes- easier to make than spell

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

I don’t know why we all feel so intimidated by salad dressings.  I was, but years ago I was at my sisters and her husband had just made a simple vinaigrette and I was blown away the flavor was so fresh It made the salad sing.  I wanted to lick the bowl.  That was the turning point for me.  I like mine a bit more acidic than others, but that is the beauty you can make it the way you like it.  Here are a great collection of websites that can help you make the perfect salad dressings.  Creamy or Vinaigrette’s have fun playing.  Don’t be afraid to add more than one vinegar or oil. Go Wild.  Start with some good ingredients.  This article written by Karen Fernau from the Arizona Republic might help. Homemade Salad Dressing Ingredients.  This article explains the process for MAKING HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSINGS.  If you like a creamy dressing this article will help you out. CREAMY DRESSINGS.  I think the AZ Republic did us a great favor with these articles.  It will let your creativity soar and save you money. YUM!

Pasta Making in Bologna with Rita

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

Here’s some videos from my trip to Italy. I took some video clips on my IPhone, and Julie pieced them together afterward. Our chef Rita taught us how to make pasta by hand and how to make a ragu! These videos show the ragu, but we later made some tortellini with a ricotta filling. ENJOY! 

 

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Homemade ricotta right out of the cheese cloth

Cherry tomatoes stuffed with ricotta, sprinkled with salt & chives with chive flowers

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ARTICHOKES

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

Our garden is loaded with artichokes and I am thinking of ways to prepare them.  I found this great website that tells you everything in print & video about ARTICHOKES. Enjoy the season! Click on my photos to get to the OCEAN MIST WEBSITE.

Stuffed artichokes are delicious!

Kale – video

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

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Jacqueline from Scottsdale sent me this great video showing how to cook Kale Healthfully. Check it out by clicking on the photo. Thanks Jacqueline!

How to Cook Kale for Optimum Health by George Mateljan  there are many more videos with other cooking tips.

 

Parmesan Cups with Salad

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Parmesan cups with salad and basil and lemon Parmesan crisp

 

 

 

I love to make a great presentation with Parmesan Cups.  It is so easy;

 

 

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Delicious Mexican Corn on the Cob using Anthony Spices

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

I just got turned on to Anthony spices and I have loved everything I have seasoned with it.  We are so proud to have them as a new sponsor. I made a great corn on the cob Mexican style.

 

 

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Say “Cheese” without all the fat

Monday, May 16th, 2011

The Dairy Council of Arizona is joining us today and I thought it would be fun to try my hand at yogurt cheese.  I did variations and it was fun. I started off with a big container of Fage 2%.  I like the texture better than the 0% fat, but they both work.  Wrap in a thin cotton towel and place in a colander or strainer over a bowl.  Place in the refrigerator and occasionally ring it out so more water drips out.  Read More→

Jicama Slaw

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Just click on the picture for the recipe.  I love it!

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