Archive for November, 2007

Meat on a Stick

Posted by Candace on Thursday, November 29th, 2007

You just can’t go wrong with meat on a stick. Its not exactly the classiest thing to eat, but when made with a Thai flair, its delish! I’ve made a few different Chicken Satay recipes, but this is the combination of several, and I’m quite happy with the outcome.

I didn’t plan very well, and only had a little bit of fresh ginger left, so I put it all in the marinade. Although the sauce called for it, I was planning to skip it when I remembered I had some candied ginger left from Thanksgiving. So I added a chunk of it to the dipping sauce as it simmered… and it worked, you could taste the ginger! *Insert best Borat voice* Great Success! :)
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November 29th, 2007 by Candace / Filed under Asian, Chicken, Dinner / 11 Critiques

How Much Chocolate is Enough?

Posted by Candace on Monday, November 26th, 2007

In my world, there is no such thing as too much chocolate. This is a chocolate biscotti studded with pistachios and chocolate chips. Its good, real good. I found this recipe in an old issue of Food and Wine Magazine, December of 2005. Its makes for a lovely display with the extremely dark color and bright green pistachios. The best part is when you dip it in coffee, the chocolate chips melt ever so slightly… its choco-fabulous!

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November 26th, 2007 by Candace / Filed under Kitchen Gossip / 8 Critiques

Gobble Gobble

Posted by Candace on Saturday, November 24th, 2007

What a great Thanksgiving! I truly have so much to be thankful for. First off, I have a fabulous husband. Thank you for being you honey! He’s the one who encouraged me to start this blog, and did all the work creating it! I’m also thankful for my health, and my family… who I was not able to be with this year.

Now on to the good stuff… the food. I think Stephan thanked me at least 10 times for this Thanksgiving dinner! I did work hard, but its so worth it. This is by far my most favorite holiday. There’s no pressure, no stress, just good food and good company. I also have to thank my Mother-in-Law, as she was a great Sous Chef and helped me tremendously! Thanks Mom!

I’m only going to share a few of the recipes from my dinner, as I made so much stuff and can’t imagine typing all that! lol!

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November 24th, 2007 by Candace / Filed under Holiday Fare / 6 Critiques

The Eagle Has Landed

Posted by Candace on Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

Stephan’s parents just arrived here yesterday for their annual visit from Germany. They came here a few years ago and experienced my Thanksgiving cooking for the first time, and are looking forward to the day of gluttony I have planned. Obviously they don’t usually celebrate Thanksgiving, but have learned to appreciate it!

Although we told them not to bring too much stuff, they brought a large piece of luggage filled to the brim with cookies, candy and fabulous German chocolates. I don’t even know where to start. We seriously have enough sweets to last for months… good stuff! They even brought a piece of uber-stinky French cheese they picked up in France last weekend and two loaves of pumpkin seed bread that are so heavy you could do arm curls with them. I’m.in.heaven. Chocolates, candy, stinky cheese and German Bread…. sigh…
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I’m also working diligently on my Thanksgiving Menu… Some old traditional items, and a few new things thrown in. I’m so excited, as its my favorite holiday and I love to cook for it! Come back tomorrow for a Thanksgiving post!!!

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November 22nd, 2007 by Candace / Filed under Kitchen Gossip, Sweet Tooth / 2 Critiques

Cookie or Candy???

Posted by Candace on Friday, November 16th, 2007

When I started my blog, I needed some inspiration and subscribed to several magazines. My plan is to make at least one thing out of every magazine, and today is my first magazine inspired post. This recipe came from Bon Appetit, and is absolutely fabulous!

This cookie is unbelievably sweet, chewy, crisp, and above all… so ALMONDY (I think I just made up a word) you will almost swoon. The main ingredient is almond paste, which I consider food of the gods. Whomever invented almond paste should be sainted. The recipe called for a dip in melted chocolate after baking, but I omitted it because it was just so darn good without the chocolate… and I was a little tired too. I’m sure its even better with the chocolate!
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November 16th, 2007 by Candace / Filed under Bakery, Sweet Tooth / 8 Critiques
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