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We love this site for its ease of use--the drop down menus make recipe finding easy based on your food allergy, aversion or medical caloric need. CookForYourLife.org is a great resource for entertaining this holiday season when your family dinner table includes family members whose dietary needs are important to you. Read More...
Chocolate and Orange Zest Tart Recipes by Flavia Rowse
October/12/2012 09:49 AM
Flavia Rowse Cooking Demonstration & Recipes at Divertimenti Hosted by AGA & Visit Britain
"Afternoon Tea"
Cooking at the London 2012 Olympic Games
July 25, 2012
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Passion Fruit and Mascarpone Victoria Sponge Cake Recipes by Flavia Rowse
October/12/2012 09:49 AM
Flavia Rowse Cooking Demonstration & Recipes at Divertimenti Hosted by AGA & Visit Britain
"Afternoon Tea"
Cooking at the London 2012 Olympic Games
July 25, 2012
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Traditional English Scones with Raspberry Jam and Cream Recipes by Flavia Rowse
October/12/2012 09:49 AM
Flavia Rowse Cooking Demonstration & Recipes at Divertimenti Hosted by AGA & Visit Britain
"Afternoon Tea"
Cooking at the London 2012 Olympic Games
July 25, 2012
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Goats Cheese, Leek and Courgette Savory Muffins Recipes by Flavia Rowse
October/12/2012 09:49 AM
Flavia Rowse Cooking Demonstration & Recipes at Divertimenti Hosted by AGA & Visit Britain
"Afternoon Tea"
Cooking at the London 2012 Olympic Games
July 25, 2012
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Flavia Rowse Cooking Demonstration & Recipes at Divertimenti Hosted by AGA & Visit Britain
October/12/2012 08:40 AM
"Afternoon Tea"
Food at the London Games
July 25, 2012
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London is known for nothing if not its afternoon tea. So this summer during the London 2012 Games we made sure that we did as the Londoners do and included a proper tea in our Olympic Games.
Life of a Rock Star™ editor Nicole Hanratty was absolutely thrilled to be invited to a cooking demonstration put on by AGA and Visit Britain in the stunning gourmet cooking store Divertimenti in the heart of the finest shopping in town on Brompton Road. Divertimenti is the ultimate shop for foodies and also incorporates a Cookery School in the middle of an inspirational AGA showroom. Read More...
Twitter gift from Rocco Dispirito: Caprese Salad Recipe
May/23/2012 12:40 PM
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
May/17/2012 11:56 AM
Delicious recipe from the Kitchen of Diane Bittiker: Read More...
Flour Bakery Homemade Pop-Tarts
April/19/2012 12:03 PM
Homemade Pop-Tarts
This rock star recipe is courtesy of Flour Bakery + Cafe
Shared by owner Joanne Chang
Makes 8 pastries
Pâte Brisée I (please see below)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup (340 grams) raspberry jam Read More...
Overnight Brick Sandwich
March/25/2010 12:16 PM
Overnight Brick SandwichI read about this intriguing Italian sandwich in the San Jose Mercury News and couldn’t resist giving it a try. It is delicious! Read More...
Persimmon and Avocado Salad
January/18/2010 06:30 PM
Fuyu persimmons – peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
Avocados – cut into bite sized pieces
Slivered almonds
Chopped green onions
GIRARD’S Champagne dressing
Mix equal parts of persimmon and avocado. Add almonds and onions to your taste. Sprinkle lightly with the dressing. This can be served alone or on a bed of mixed greens. Read More...
Chocolate Graham Crunch
November/09/2009 06:43 AM
Chocolate Caramel Graham Crackers
Ingredients:
15-20 graham crackers – broken in half
¾ cup butter – cut into small pieces
½ cup brown sugar
1- 12oz. package of semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped & toasted nuts – walnuts or pecans *
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Orzo and Pancetta Salad
June/01/2009 10:23 AM
Orzo and Pancetta Salad
Ingredients:
1 box of Orzo
1 4 oz package of chopped Pancetta*
1 cup fresh Basil – torn into bite sized pieces
3-4 cloves of Garlic – minced
½ cup Pine Nuts
1 cup shredded Asiago Cheese
¼ cup Olive oil
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes
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Chocolate Syrup Brownie Cake
June/01/2009 10:21 AM
Chocolate Syrup Brownie Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
½ cup Butter (1 stick)
½ cup Brown Sugar
½ cup white Sugar
4 eggs
1 cup All Purpose Flour
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 cup Chocolate Chips
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Broccoli Salad
May/11/2009 10:04 PM
Broccoli
Salad
There are several versions of this broccoli salad but this one is my favorite! It is perfect for a summer pool party served with crusty “No Knead Bread” and your favorite beverage! Make it a day ahead and all the work is done! The portions are estimated so it can be changed to fit the size of the crowd you are feeding.
Prep. Time – 30 minutes
Serves – 6-8
2lb bag of broccoli florets- cut into bite size pieces quickly blanched* (you can just use the broccoli raw for this recipe – personal preference)
1 cup sun dried tomatoes **
1 cup of toasted slivered almonds
½ cup chopped onion (green onions can also be used)
1 & ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Basic dressing- mix the following: Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookies Milk Free
March/10/2009 02:00 PM
(Homemade, No Milk, No Cottonseed Oil)
From the Kitchen of Life of a Rock Star™ Nicole Hanratty
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup Spectrum Vegetable Shortening available at Whole Foods and Gelsons
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups Vegan Chocolate Chips
2 TBSP Muscovado available at Marky's and Whole Foods Read More...
Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings
February/18/2009 12:52 PM
Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings
2 Granny Smith apples (enough for 16 wedges)
2 cans – 8 piece crescent rolls
2 sticks butter – YES- 2 sticks!!!
1 & ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 can of Mountain Dew soda Read More...
Hungarian Goulash
February/16/2009 11:43 AM
Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
1 – 2to 3 pound boneless chuck roast – cut into 1 inch pieces (I have tried leaner cuts of meat and they don’t tenderize as well the more marbled meat cuts)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion – chopped
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 & ½ oz.) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 bay leaf
1 & ½ cups sour cream
cooked egg noodles-lightly buttered
parsley for garnish
extra paprika Read More...
Hungry Jack Casserole
January/20/2009 06:28 PM
Hungry Jack Casserole
I can’t lay claim to this recipe but I have been making this “kid’s favorite” for many years and it is still a big hit with all ages! I believe it may have come from Pillsbury in the 70’s. For you younger chefs and working mom’s, this is an economical tasty meal that can be put together in a very short time with the little (or big) ones helping. It is a very forgiving recipe that always seems to please the appetites!
Ingredients:
1-2 lbs. ground beef (depends on how many growing kids you have in your household or on your team!)
1 medium onion – chopped
1 32 oz. can pork and beans
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 TBSP brown sugar
1 tube of Pillsbury Hungry Jack Biscuits (or any FLAKY biscuits)
Salt to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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No Knead Bread
January/20/2009 06:20 PM
No Knead Bread
Unbelievably easy to make! Don’t believe us? Check out the video...you’ll be trying your hand at homemade bread in no time!
No Knead Bread on Utube »An adaptation from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery NYC (Published: November 8, 2006)
Time: About 1½ hours plus 18 to 20 hours' rising
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more for dusting ¼ teaspoon instant yeast (rapid rise is OK) 1¼ teaspoons salt Cornmeal or wheat bran as needed or desired. Read More...
Cha Cha Chinois Salad
January/20/2009 05:51 PM
Cha Cha Chinois Salad
½ head of green cabbage
½ head of red cabbage
½ head of jicama- peeled
2 large carrots
½ bunch of green onions – chopped
½ medium red onion – chopped
½ bunch of cilantro – chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pine nuts
½ bottle “Soy Vay Cha-Cha Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing”
Red pepper flakes to taste Read More...
Old Fashioned Beer Pot Roast
January/08/2009 05:11 PM
Old Fashioned Beer Pot Roast
Ingredients:
3 TO 5 LB bone in Chuck Roast
(You can use a Chuck Roast without the bone, but the bone adds more flavor.)
12 OZ can of V8 juice - (You may use any type of tomato juice or Bloody Mary Mix that you prefer.)
12 OZ can of Beef Broth
1 dry packet of Onion Soup Mix
1 Bottle of Beer, your favorite brand (This could be 2 beers if the chef in question drinks and cooks at the same time... Just make sure at least one beer gets poured into the pan!)
4 Potatoes – PEELED
4 large Carrots - PEELED
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
Flour for dusting Read More...
Banana Bread with Cruncy Pecan Topping
November/19/2008 05:03 PM
Banana Bread with Crunchy Pecan Topping
(With Milk Free Substitutions for Milk Allergies)
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese (softened) -- Can substitute with Vegan Sour Cream
1 cup sugar
¼ cup butter (softened) -- Can substitute with Vegetable Shortening
2 eggs
3 very ripe banana's (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 & ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground flax*
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips (optional) -- Can substitute with Dark Chocolate Chunks
Crunchy topping ingredients:
1 cup chopped candied pecans
2/3 cup sugar
Sugar to sprinkle on top Read More...
Scallops a la Diane
November/06/2008 04:38 PM
Scallops a la Diane
1 package pasta of your choice
1 package frozen scallops (thawed and dried thoroughly)
1 tsp butter
1 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes with juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 TBSP olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Red pepper flakes (for garnish) Read More...
Grandma Peterson's Oatmeal Cookies
November/06/2008 04:26 PM
Grandma Peterson’s
Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 cup coconut
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups Wheaties cereal
2 cups flour
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Sea salt Read More...
Tortilla Corn Soup
November/06/2008 04:06 PM
Tortilla Corn Soup
Ingredients:
1 onion chopped
4 garlic cloves – minced
1 bag frozen corn (16 oz)
6 Roma tomatoes - chopped
2-3 pounds of cooked chicken* – chopped into bite size pieces.
*Boneless, skinless thighs give the best flavor to this soup.
*Try “Just Chicken” at Trader Joe’s - makes the recipe go together faster!
2 large cans of chicken broth
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ - ½ cup freshly squeezed limejuice. (The amount is your personal preference. The limejuice really adds the “kick” to this recipe.)
4 TBSP “Better than Bouillon” (For those of you watching your salt intake, you can put less in and it will be fine.)
1 cup cooked brown rice
Pepper jack cheese - shredded
Tortilla chips
Sliced avocado Read More...
Hungry Husband Pasta
November/06/2008 03:20 PM
Hungry Husband Pasta
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves – minced
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 12 oz. package of corkscrew pasta
1 16 oz. container of sour cream
1 8 oz. package cream cheese – softened
1 bunch of green onions – chopped – greens and all
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Read More...
Halloween Stew Baked in a Pumpkin Shell
October/18/2008 10:18 PM
HALLOWEEN STEW BAKED IN A PUMPKIN SHELL
• Select a pumpkin that will fit in your oven, clean it out very well, salt the inside and dry very well. Read More...