meet a blogger monday – scott from the chubby cook

I’ve brought back my Meet a Blogger Monday series today. A while back I crossed paths with Scott of The Chubby Cook. In addition to having a great web site, he’s very generous with his time in promoting other food bloggers. Scott describes himself as, “Lover of food & everything related to it. Entrepreneur. Chef…

cranberry velvet fluff

First, let’s start with what this isn’t. It’s not fancy or elegant. In fact, it’s way more Sandra Lee than Martha or Ina. And you know what? That’s ok once in a while. What this is is Cranberry Velvet Fluff. After reading local food writer, Jane Snow’s new cookbook, I found that this dish is…

slow-cooker bacon jam – everyday food challenge

I have an important introduction to make. That, up there in the photo, is slow-cooker bacon jam. Intrigued? I was. You see, I love all things bacon. Well except for canadian bacon, that’s just ham with really good public relations. The newest edition of Everyday Food, on news stands now, devotes an entire section to…

sausage and mushroom pasta gratin

In my effort to utilize the iPad in the kitchen I decided to make dinner earlier this week from a recipe from the Gourmet Live app. While Gourmet the magazine is gone, I kind of have to admit being quite smitten by their iPad app. You earn additional issues of the digital version of the…

sugar cookie, i think i love you

A couple of weeks ago I purchased the Martha Stewart Cookies iPad app. It’s a great app with over fifty different cookie recipes. Many from Martha’s Cookies cookbook with several newcomers, as well. I knew as soon as I saw the virtual cookie runway which would be my first to bake. Can I tell you…

beef bourguignon : blog blast from the past

A look back at one of the greatest dishes that I’ve made this year. Everyday Food’s classic Beef Bourguignon. Click here to go back in time to read about this amazing recipe.

Sweet Treats for Halloween

I have a confession to make. I’ve not always been the greatest fan of Halloween. While I totally get the part about collecting and hoarding the most candy you possibly can, I’m just not as enamored with the whole dressing up in scary outfits thing. I hate going to stores around Halloween where the employees…

blt salad with buttermilk dressing- everyday food challenge

My Everyday Food Challenge returns today after a short break. I’m up to issue #19 and to one of my most favorite simple salads that’s been featured in the magazine, the BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing. The ingredient list is quite short, so please don’t skip the steps for making your own homemade croutons and…

mexican hot chocolate cookies – blog blast from the past

Looking for a sweet cookie with just a hint of spice? Well then this is definitely your cookie. I originally posted this Everyday Food Magazine recipe for Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies back in March before my Everyday Food Challenge was born. Click here for the original post, grab the recipe and get baking.