For almost 20 years my family made gingerbread houses during the first weekend in December. It was a great holiday tradition and so much fun for the kids and adults alike. It was our Christmas to share with the grandkids and some nieces and nephews. I made one house for each family (up to six one year), … Continue reading
I love to serve frittatas for breakfast using a special pan (see Kitchen Gadgets – Frittata Pans). They are very similar to omelettes and this version is very tasty. You can substitute any Swiss cheese for the Gruyere but it does add a savoriness without overshadowing the other ingredients.
In my home breakfasts are a special meal, especially for the guy in my life. A few years ago I was shopping in a Williams Sonoma store and had to add this pan to my many kitchen gadgets. This one is by Calphalon and it is actually 2 nonstick pans with interlocking handles that clamp … Continue reading
Everyone has their own marinade for steaks and this is the one used in my kitchen, thanks to my husband Gene for coming up with his own special marinade. I am fortunate to have a good meat market in my neck of the woods where I can get excellent filet mignons. They also have a restaurant … Continue reading
If you like poached fish (especially salmon) this is a gadget you should have in your kitchen. Ours gets used a lot to poach salmon to put in a salad or as a main dish. However, if you do not want to invest in a fish poacher you can always poach your salmon in the oven. See … Continue reading
I know Peugeot – that these kitchen gadgets are a little extravagant. However, if you have arthritis in your hands, just like ‘new toys’ or you need to grind 3 tbsp. of freshly ground pepper in Salmon au Poivre, you will appreciate these salt and pepper shakers. There are different versions available and I just … Continue reading
I especially use this when I make Weight Watcher’s Fried Rice or Weight Watcher’s Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas and need plain, cold rice. There are a lot of versions out there and mine is a Zojirushi. Measure the water and the rice and let it go; 20 minutes later and you have your rice. This kitchen gadget … Continue reading
These are delicate, thin and crispy cookies that you bake in a P. Flavored with anise this is a nice Italian cookie. I have also included a recipe for a chocolate pizzelle with nuts, a little different from the traditional pizzelle. See Kitchen Gadgets – Pizzelles Irons.
There are two sizes of Pizzelle Bakers you can buy. I have the one that makes four 3-inch cookies at a time. There is a bigger iron that makes 2 large pizzelles which I use to have but gave it to my sister; I prefer the smaller cookie! A quick crispy cookie and very tasty. The best … Continue reading
I use to make two bushels of applesauce every year and this gadget was a must have to process all of those apples. I still use it, but now I only make about 1/2 bushel to 1 bushel a year. It is a true workhorse not only for processing applesauce, but tomatoes, fruit or vegetable … Continue reading