Monday, March 15, 2010

title pic Jambalaya!

Posted by Gabi on 26 February 09

“Jam-ba-lay-a!”  -I always hear Newman from Seinfeld saying that with relish when I think of the word now. Did you know that Jambalaya is an American adaptation of Paella?
My first experience with Jambalaya was on a trip to New Orleans that sealed my love for Cajun and Creole cooking forever. I have always been drawn [...]

title pic It’s Mardi Gras- Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler with Praline Cake

Posted by Gabi on 24 February 09

I love New Orleans- it’s one of those places that has a hum that makes your heartbeat rearrange itself to a new rhythm.  The food is fantastic, the music amazing and the history soaks itself into your soul. On a serious note here we are years after Hurricane Katrina and the restoration work goes on- [...]

title pic It’s a Tyler contest and Creamy Pesto Dressing for TFF!

Posted by Gabi on 20 February 09

 

WHAT GETS YOU COOKING? 
Macy’s 12 episode podcast series starring Tyler Florence will inspire you with delicious recipes and you have a chance to win a trip for two to San Francisco for a $2500 kitchen shopping spree with Tyler Florence in the Macy’s Keeps America Cooking Video Contest!
This contest sponsored by Macy’s to win a [...]

title pic Nutty Granola for Craving Ellie

Posted by Gabi on 19 February 09

Today’s Craving Ellie in My Belly recipe is Nutty Granola, chosen by Leslie at Lethally Delicious. It can be found on page #38 of “The Food You Crave”, by Ellie Krieger.
I found this to be a straight forward, simple granola recipe -easily made in about 45 minutes.  The recipe consists of oats, three kinds of nuts (almonds, [...]