Tuesday, September 30, 2014

AMERICAN: Food Network Link to October 2014 Magazine: butternut squash, risotto, hot cheese dips, quick breads and more!!







The October 2014 issue of Food Network

Magazine is 

packed with your 

favorite fall recipes, 



including butternut squash, risotto, 

hot cheese dips, 50 quick breads and more. 








Monday, September 29, 2014

International food blog: AMERICAN: BRUNCH AMERICAN from Bobby Flay - Carr...

International food blog: AMERICAN: BRUNCH AMERICAN from Bobby Flay - Carr...: Chef Bobby Flay gives makeovers to some of his favorite All-American dishes. First up, it's dessert for brunch with Bobby's Carrot ...






AMERICAN: BRUNCH AMERICAN from Bobby Flay - Carrot Cake Pancakes!!

Chef Bobby Flay gives makeovers to some of his favorite All-American dishes. First up, it's dessert for brunch with Bobby's Carrot Cake Pancakes With a Maple-Cream Cheese Drizzle and Toasted Pecans, followed by a Harlem classic -- Wild Rice Waffles and Fried Chicken With a Pink Peppercorn and Honey Sauce. He tops off this American-inspired brunch with a Strawberry Shortcake Shake topped with a Homemade Biscuit Crumble.

Brunch American link


Sunny does New Orleans on Cookingchanneltv.com

Noshin N' Awlins


Photos from Cookingchanneltv.com

  




With a nod to New Orleans, Sunny gets things jazzed up with a spicy yet sweet Shrimp Pot Pie, a sweet note of French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream and a Sazarak cocktail. Let the good times roll!

recipes in this episode

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

AMERICAN: From Cook Smart Kitchen: Frozen ice cubes: herbs, chicken broth, etc. All to make your food prep faster and tastier.

Don't ditch those last dabs 

and dribbles! They're culinary gold after a spell in the deep freeze!

Chopped onions
Save the day when dinner needs to get on the table fast. Simply freeze chopped  onions in water before cooking. Thaw, drain and stir into just about  anything.
  

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 
Thaw, then puree or chop and toss a cube
or two into chili,salsa and marinades for a hint of smoky heat.




                                     
 
YogurBlend 
3-4 frozen cubes into juice to make dynamite smoothies.
Or  insert a toothpick into each cube when it's partially
frozen,and you'll have mini frozen pops in no time.



  

Lemon and lime juice
Freeze  leftover fresh juice so it's ready 
when you need a touch of tart.


 
 

  


Tea 
Ice cubes made from water always dilute
pitchers of iced tea as they melt.Use frozen tea cubes instead.Or try them in lemonade and juices for a new layer of flavor.


  


Tomato paste
Pop leftovers in the freezer
so you'll  always have that ounce or  two you need for a savory sauce.


  


Pesto
Speed up prep time of pasta crostini
and other delights.Simply thaw the cubes in the refrigerator first.


 

 


Pureed butternut squash
Stir it into soups, stews and sauces simmering
on the stove to enhance nutrition,flavor and texture.


  









Chopped herbs
Savor their fresh flavors all year long.
Freeze herbs in water (to make them       easy to remove), then thaw and drain before using all year long.Freeze herbs in water 
(to make them easy to remove),then thaw and drain before using.
     

   

Chicken broth
Avoid last-minute dashes to the store by keeping this kitchen essential on hand in the freezer.

  



Berries
Add a few to smoothies,or thaw and sprinkle on yogurt for a quick,healthful breakfast.

 


Coffee
Brew up a full-flavored iced coffee drink,or add a kick to desserts, gravy and more.



Wine 
Punch up a meal by putting a cube or two in any number of sauces.



Tomato juice (or V-8 or Bloody Mary Mix)
Keep these on hand for chili,stew and so much more  - including Bloody Marys.