Sexy Monte Carlo Sandwich

This batter-grilled version of a turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich is similar to a Monte Cristo, only without the ham.

Simple Appetizer – Fried Codfish Balls

Photo by jasonlam Growing up with my Italian relatives added a whole bunch of yummy cooking ideas to my recipe box. This particular side, usually prepared around any major holiday meal, is a personal fave. Because all spices are 'to taste', this recipe is easily modified. It works with any seafood, really, but my best experience is with Cod. Bruno Family Codfish Balls 1 c flour 1 t baking powder 2 eggs Salt and Pepper to taste Parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic powder to taste 1 lb Cod (This can be salt cod or fresh) Mix together all ingredients for batter. Cut the fish into bite sided bits. Dip each piece ...

Middle East Inspired Sandwich

It’s tough finding easy ways to enjoy Middle Eastern food when the nearest appropriate market is 45 minutes away. However, if I stock up on zatyr when I go, it’s possible to have a little Middle East flavor with other ingredients I have more convenient access to.

Cranberry Sauce with a Kick

Photo by ocean yamaha I always loved that my mother and her five sisters, all wonderful cooks, both embraced traditional cooking AND were always willing to take a leap and put a twist on that tradition. I love cranberries prepared in most forms and don't wait for a holiday meal to cook and serve them. This recipe came from my Aunt Sylvia. Thanks for finding this one, Aunt Sy! Cranberry Sauce 1 pkg fresh cranberries 1 1/2 c sugar (adjustable to taste. I like mine less sweet) 1 1/4 port wine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1/4 c cold water 4 1/2 t corn starch Combine the first three ingredients in a medium ...

IrfanView – A Quick and Clean Graphic Tool

Like any computer tool, IrfanView is one of many available of its type. I own Photoshop, but for basic image manipulation, the following are the primary reasons I use this tool. 1. Irfanview is Freeware. It's not a trial software and there are no nags for licensing or registration or anything. 2. It supports many, many graphic formats. A jpg image can be opened and saved as a gif, a tif, or any other of 22 formats. Different extensions for different applications. And the result is seamless... 2. The whole install takes up only 9.23 mb and requires very little memory to run. ...

Cajun Spice

Photo by McKay Savage Whenever I'm making a recipe and come across an ingredient that is really a LOT of ingredients, I know the options are few. There's the costly option, buy some quantity of the combined product for much more than the sum of its parts, or make my own. Whenever I can, I like to make my own. My mom, in addition to being a spectacular cook at home (completely unbiased opinion), worked in commercial kitchens for many years. This recipe from one of those kitchens is for a large quantity of Cajun Spice, but easily subdivides to smaller quantities. Cajun ...

Energy Exercise at Sillustani

During our trip to Peru, we took a day trip from Puno on Lake Titicaca and visited the pre-Incan site of Sillustani.

Caribbean Eggplant Spread

Searching for something smashing to serve your vegan dinner guests? Love eggplant and all the versatility it offers? This flexible savory spread is for you.

70 Ideas to Enjoy with Your Advent Calendar

Looking for some affordable ways to jazz up this year's advent calendar experience? Here are seventy separate suggestions to enjoy daily this December. Incorporate them into your family's advent calendar as you see fit. Ready? Read on.

Plan and Prepare a Week’s Worth of Menus in Less than Two Hours

A week's worth of meal prep in sixty – ninety minutes. Sound impossible? I thought so too. Until I had a chance to hook up with the first lady of fitness and food coaching, Kathy Kaehler.