Shrimp with Tomatoes and Ground Almonds (Tamatar Jhinga)

During this year’s  cold winter months I took a few online cooking classes.  What an online cooking class?  Yes, it is true – this past winter I was introduced to this online source called Craftsy.  While drinking my coffee in the morning and still in my pj’s  I moved into the “great room” along with … Continue reading

Lunch and Brunch with Gale Gand

I was fortunate enough to attend Gale’s entertaining class this week with my two sisters at Zingerman’s Bakery here in Ann Arbor. We are always looking for some reason to get together and have fun and when I am organizing it there is usually food involved. These are two of Gale’s more recent books where … Continue reading

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Today is Valentine’s Day, or the day of romance, and Fiesta Friday #3 on the blog of The Novice Gardener.   What better way to celebrate a cold winter day in Michigan than with a cup of delicious hot chocolate topped with all kinds of goodies.   Hot chocolate is always a favorite beverage for kids and adults … Continue reading

Beef with Broccoli and Red Pepper

I learned how to make this, in addition to a few other entrees, at a great Chinese cooking class held at Whole Foods last year.   Found out all kinds of things about noodles and making a light sauce and letting the natural flavors of the vegetables and meat come through versus using a heavily … Continue reading

Grilled Lemon Chicken over Marinated Vegetables

This is a quick dish to fix on the grill once you have your vegetables and meat marinating.  This  recipe comes from a cooking class at Ann Arbor Cooks that I have adapted to my taste.  A delicious, fresh summer meal! Comment:  I forgot to buy red wine vinegar and I substituted 3 tbsp. cider vinegar … Continue reading