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Pm Lounge Dallas It is time change this weekend and I can’t wait for spring and summer. Today it is a beautiful and sunny day. Did you remember to turn that clock forward? Spring means it is time to grill and I immediately thought of Indonesian Ginger Chicken. When I was catering this was a…
Is January really almost over? I can’t believe I haven’t had the chance to share the Tagine of Chicken I made for a dinner party last month. The recipe is by Colin Cowie, a party planner and author of several entertaining books. The Tagine is a one pot dish and has this great blend of…
In the midst of the Christmas craze I was craving a home cooked meal. Between work, Christmas programs and festivities I hit a wall and decided to hole up at home. I had noticed a chicken dish by Emeril on Good Morning America the week before and for once had everything I needed. This dish…
Here is another quick chicken dish that can be whipped up after dinner. I made this a few weeks ago but have taken awhile to post it. This is from the Wok Fast book by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison. It has a menu of sauces that you can mix and match to create your…
Years ago I took a cooking class at the Mondavi Food and Wine Center in town. The instructor, Hugh Carpenter, made 5 amazing dishes. Each one was bursting with flavor. I had forgotten about them until I went looking for a quick and easy marinade for flank steak. I pulled out his Fast Entrees cookbook…
This summer my niece has made “pasta with cheese” or fettuccine alfredo, her favorite dish. Last night I decided to try a light version, inspired by a Cooking Light recipe. I used bowtie pasta and added grilled chicken and broccoli to make a healthier dish for kids. The lightened version has less butter and substitutes…
One of my niece and nephews favorite dishes is my mom’s Sloppy Joe’s. A few weeks ago I decided to turn it into a casserole. The kids liked it and even my brother thought it was great. His compliment meant a lot because my brother was the guinea pig for my early cooking. During his…
During the week any cooking I do must be easy and quick. After working all day I am not inspired to spend hours in the kitchen. This time of year there are so many recipes that are simple but tasty. Last week I cooked dinner for a friend and tried this easy new recipe for…
Homemade barbeque sauces are so much better than what you find in a bottle. The fresh ingredients make for a more flavorful sauce. I found this new recipe for Barbecued Raspberry Hoisin chicken over at eatingwell.com.
This time of year is all about family and friends. Our days are spent lounging by the pool or playing at the beach. At the end of the day we don’t want to slave over a hot stove, but have something that is easy to pop on the grill. This weekend I made Grilled Chicken…
It is Memorial Day and while you might assume I’d be grilling, I am at the OC airport waiting to fly to Denver. But I am still gearing up for grill time. Summer is just around the corner. If you are looking for a new way to grill chicken and keep it low cal you…
Ok, I owe you a winner for the children’s cooking set. The winner of this fun set is……Celeste from Etsy It Up is the winner. Thank you to everyone who participated in my giveaways, I will be bringing them back from time to time. You gave me many ideas for the blog in the upcoming…