Year: 2013

How to cut a whole pineapple

How to cut a whole pineapple

What’s not to love about pineapple! Juicy. Sweet. Tangy. Delicious. But, have you ever been a bit intimidated about preparing a whole pineapple? I know I always was. I suffered through the ridiculous expense of buying already cut pineapple (about 4x the cost of a […]

Grating cheese with a box grater

Grating cheese with a box grater

Sometimes, when I’m grating cheese, I just don’t need enough of it to warrant pulling out the food processor which then requires to be cleaned! However, I prefer freshly grated cheese to packaged grated cheese any day of the week. It ALWAYS tastes so much […]

Prosciutto Basil Crostini with Shredded Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Prosciutto Basil Crostini with Shredded Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Prosciutto Basil Crostini with Shredded Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese sounds all big and fancy, but it’s really very simple. It doesn’t take long to make and is always a big hit. You can serve it for a holiday, casual get together, Bunco night, or anything in […]

Ham and Cheddar Quiche

Ham and Cheddar Quiche

Does the word quiche have good or bad connotations in your mind? When was the last time you had a quiche? Well, I’m here to tell you that this is delicious and super simple. Preparing a quiche is one of my favorite things for overnight guests […]

How to make a balsamic reduction

How to make a balsamic reduction

If you ever dine out, then I’m sure you’ve had a dish somewhere along the way that is served with a balsamic reduction lightly drizzled on top. It sounds fancy. It tastes wonderful. It is very versatile. I love it. It seems like a bit […]

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

There is not anything a whole lot better than fried green tomatoes ….if they are done right! But, that’s the problem. Not all fried green tomatoes are created equal. Some people like to over batter them. Sometimes they are soggy. Sometimes they are not cooked […]