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Buttermilk Marinated Chicken Tenders

March 5, 2010 | No Comments »

This recipe was my husbands idea, and what a great one!  The buttermilk did add a little flavor, but most importanly it tenderized the chicken.  Buttermilk is acidic, Read the rest of this entry »

LooLoo’s Meatloaf

March 1, 2010 | No Comments »

One of the main reasons I make a meatloaf is so I can have meatloaf sandwiches for left overs.  There is nothing better than meatloaf on toasted wheat bread with just a little mayo!!  This recipe is a concoction of a few different recipes that I combined from a very old cook book that came with my husband, (he bought it in 1978).  Read the rest of this entry »

Orange Marinated Chicken-Fennel over Fettucini, with Orange Cream Sauce

February 21, 2010 | No Comments »

This was a fun pasta dish that I made in an effort to experiment with the orange infused olive oil that my sister gave me as a gift.  I happen to like creamy sauces, so to my chicken broth, white wine, orange juice, and orange zest, Read the rest of this entry »

Orange Marinated Skirt Steak Salad with Crispy Shallots

February 7, 2010 | No Comments »

oranges close upMy sister brought me some orange infused olive oil that I had been savoring over, while thinking about how we would enjoy it best.  My idea came from the “Fig and Balsamic Vinegar Salad“, that I posted back in 2008.  The difference in this recipe is that Read the rest of this entry »

Cantonese Back Ribs

January 23, 2010 | No Comments »

orange marmaladeWho doesn’t love baby back ribs, so meaty and so delicious!   We were so excited to find this recipe because they don’t require a barbeque, you bake them, which means we get to enjoy these scrumptious ribs during the rainy season.  Read the rest of this entry »

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders

January 19, 2010 | No Comments »

parmesan cheese on cutting boardI don’t remember where or when I originally found the chicken tenders recipe that I have made in the past, the only difference in this recipe is the addition of Read the rest of this entry »

Lentil Soup with Spicy Italian Sausage

December 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »

lentils 3 typesI was looking for a soup recipe with two goals in mind.  Healthy, with an abundant of rich flavors.  Lentil soup with spicy italian sausage was so satisfying, just on it’s own, with warmed ciabatta.  The carrots, parsnips, celery, and spinach Read the rest of this entry »

Crab Paoli

December 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »

crabYeah!!!  Crab season has started, a recipe from the archives.  LooLoo

During crab season this is a must for entertaining. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s fast and everybody loves it.  I like to serve this succelent crab dish with a big green salad, and crusty french bread (dipping the bread in the sauce is a must).  It’s so good!!  Read the rest of this entry »

Crock Pot Chili

November 2, 2009 | No Comments »

red and green bell pepperI was invited to participate in a chili and chocolate cook off for Halloween at the Coldwell Banker in Half Moon Bay.  It was so much fun!  All of the contestants are fabulous chefs needless to say because it was all GOOD!  There were 5 chili contestants, and 4 chocolate contestants.  No, my chili did not win however I am going to ask the winning chili, Read the rest of this entry »

Cauliflower with Fennel-Cheese Soup

October 25, 2009 | Comments Off

cauliflowerMy neighbor Betty made this fabulous cauliflower soup last week, shared it with me, and it was so tasty I decided to make my own version.  The prep time was about 45 minutes, then on the stove, about another hour and a half.  For my potatoes I used large yukon golds, and a 32oz. container of vegetable stock for my liquid.  To finely chop Read the rest of this entry »