The Culinary Couple

Archive for January, 2008

Blueberry Crisp

01.24.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Try this with any fresh or frozen fruit (apples, peaches, pears). And it’s best served with vanilla ice cream! Ingredients 5 cups frozen blueberries 4 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon (or nutmeg or ginger) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup chopped nuts Directions Thaw fruit. ...

Chicken and Mushroom Stew

01.24.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients 4 tablespoons EVOO 2 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed, cut in half and thinly sliced 1-10oz. container shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces salt and pepper 1/4 cup flour 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced 2 celery ribs, ...

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

01.24.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients 4 medium portobello mushroom caps 1 tablespoon Italian dressing 3 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped or pressed 3 oz. shredded Italian blend cheese 2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush outside of caps with dressing. Place mushroom, ...

Balsamic Chicken Wings

01.23.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons cajun spice 2 tablespoons rotisserie seasong 40 small chicken wings Directions Combine soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar and spices. Add wings and marinate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange wings on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, basting ...

Chicken Enchilada Soup

01.10.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Inspired by the Atlanta Bread Company’s soup that we ate at the Atlanta airport over the holidays. Ingredients 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 clove garlic, minced 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup masa harina 1 1/2 cups water, divided 1/2 cup enchilada sauce ...

Fresh Guacamole

01.10.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Combine avocados, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until creamy. We prefer to serve it with multi grain tortilla chips and Coronas. And avocados picked directly from California trees add a nice touch! ...

A Stepping Stone

01.09.2008 · Posted in working woman

On average, we spend 40 hours per week at work. The location of our work depends on the type of work we do. It supports our job functions and often reflects our personalities. Beginning in June 2004 — just one month after I graduated from college and one month before I made my first rent ...

Sugar Cookies

01.06.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Passed down through generations of Rowlands. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 cup lard 4 cups Wondra flour 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda cap full of vanilla sugar for sprinkling royal icing Directions Knead first five ingredients like a pie crust Pour eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and ...

Chocolate Crinkles

01.06.2008 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 vegetable oil 3 1 oz. squares unsweetened chocolate 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder powdered sugar for rolling Directions Combine first 4 ingredients. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add milk. Combine baking powder with flour and add to ...