Recipe: Shrimp and Cilantro Dumplings
April 30, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Hors D'oeuvres
There is something about serving a dish where the food itself becomes part of the conversation. Whether it’s because the food is different or interesting, or just really good, a dish that prompts conversation when it’s served and halts conversation when it is eaten is the best that anyone can hope for. The secret to [...]
Recipe: Chicken and Mushroom Dumplings
April 30, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Hors D'oeuvres
I like food that is interactive. By that I mean platters, or in this case steamers, piled with tasty morsels that everyone reaches over each other to help themselves to. One of the advantages of food served like this is that it promotes conversation, so it is particularly helpful if you are entertaining guests that [...]
Recipe: Simple Chicken Wings
April 30, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Hors D'oeuvres
I am taking a very big risk posting a chicken wing recipe. As a transplant to North America I didn’t realise the reverence with which a good wing is viewed in this part of the world until a few years ago. Everyone seems to have their own opinion when it comes to wings and everyone’s [...]
Recipe: Sensational Chicken Wings
April 30, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Hors D'oeuvres
When I told my husband that I was creating a chicken wing recipe that was elegant enough to serve as an hors d’oeuvre he said I was crazy. When he saw them, his comment was “well there you go, it can be done”. These wings are fiddly in their preparation, but they can be done [...]
Tips for making healthy kids recipes
April 29, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Healthy Kids
Whether you have been making meals for years or are just starting honing in on your cooking skills now, chances are good that there are a few tips that you can use to make healthy kids recipes that are well-rounded and that your kids will actually like! Take a moment to look through our huge [...]
How to throw a successful dinner party
April 20, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entertaining
If you are getting ready to host a dinner party, there are some sure-fire ways to ensure that you pull it off successfully. Even if you are a seasoned host or hostess, we recommend that you read through these tips to get a refresher course in how to prepare for a dinner party without stressing [...]
10 Kitchen Staples to Have on Hand
April 6, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Random Thoughts
Whether you are a devout cook or are just now learning about how to pull together healthy dinner recipes successfully, there are a few kitchen staples that everyone should have on hand for those last-minute recipes. Here are 10 basic items that you should have in your kitchen 7 days a week in order to [...]
