How’s that for an oxymoron? Chicken Thighs One of my most favorite Best Bite Quotes (yes I have more than one) is Kate saying, “I can tell you right now that I’m a breast girl and Sara prefers thighs” haha, still makes me giggle. I do like thighs, but only for certain recipes, and in… Read Post
Toasting coconut, like like toasting nuts, brings out natural oils and creates amazing flavor and a fuller dimension. Plus, it just looks pretty 🙂 There are a few ways to do it. You can do it on the stove top in a pan, bake it in the oven, broil it in the oven, or even… Read Post
For me, cinnamon sugar is one of those things where I have a hard time getting the proportions right. Too sugary. Too cinnamony. So when I found a “recipe” for cinnamon sugar, I kept it with my Treasures of Truth so I would never again wander down a path of unrighteous cinnamon overuse. It’s just… Read Post
With Memorial day coming up, I’m sure lots of you will be out braving the grill so I thought I’d share one of the coolest tips about cooking steak. Admit it- how many of you have served up a steak that looks like it was attacked by Freddy because of all of the knife marks… Read Post
So babyback ribs. I love a good salad as much as the next girl, but my all-time favorite, special-night-out foods? Shrimp, a great steak, or ribs. Don’t worry, I’ve never attempted all three at the same time! I guess the good thing about ribs is that they’re generally too expensive to buy on a regular… Read Post
If I’m craving some sort of baked good and my cupboards are bare, this is my go-to comfort food.We make scones for breakfasts, brunches, desserts, all kinds of things.They are plain, and lightly sweet, with a light and airy texture.The mild flavor is perfect because they are best eaten while slathered with butter and some… Read Post
Let’s cut the fat. I don’t expect a million (or even any!) comments on this post, and some of you may wonder why I’m dedicating a day to the subject, and are frowning because there’s not a fun new recipe up, but properly cutting in butter or shortening is crucial in making crusts, pastries, biscuits and… Read Post
The public has spoken–faux rotisserie chicken it is! Don’t worry, my little pretties, we’ll have Texas Sheet Cake soon. So I’ll admit that one of my greatest fears in life is raw poultry; it all stems back to my mom telling me not to put my toothbrush on the bathroom counter when I was little… Read Post
Whew! It’s been quite a week; all this virtual party-throwing has made me tired. Luckily, I have a whole lot of food and a DVR with The Office, Lost, 30 Rock, and Grey’s Anatomy on it. I’d better hurry and eat it all before my husband comes home from his business trip. So the last… Read Post
Don’t run away! Cream puffs are super easy! You, too can make pastries! The very best part (well, aside from eating them) is that you can totally customize how big your cream puffs are and you can even make giant shells and use them to hold chicken or tuna salad and totally win friends and… Read Post
This is super-simple, but it’s always handy to have on hand; let’s say I’ve seen chocolate dipping go horribly wrong when people use butter or margarine instead of shortening or cooking oil! You can dip fruit, graham crackers, marshmallows, cream puffs, or your finger in this chocolate and it will maintain a nice, smooth consistency…. Read Post
Guacamole is something that you don’t really need a recipe for. In fact, I’ve never in my life actually measured anything out when making it, and it’s really best to do it to taste but I realize that instructions like “add a little of this and a little of that” don’t work for everyone so… Read Post
